Today: It’s flats season, baby! Plus …
Our favorite flats for spring — or anytime, really |
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| Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter |
A great pair of flats can complement most any outfit, reliably taking you from the office to happy hour, from errands to date night, and just about anywhere else — in comfort and style.
After researching 60 different flats, we put 27 to the test by walking (a lot) and weighing every pair on the all-important comfort-meets-cuteness scale. Ultimately, nine stood out, including a slender pair of Mary Janes, under-$90 ballet flats, and leather mules that won’t slide off your feet.
All the flats we love→
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Plus: Sorry to say, these loafers are truly worth $600 |
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| NYT Wirecutter |
These handmade penny loafers are pricey. But they also have a classic, no-frills silhouette that will never look outdated, even when trends change. (If you really can’t stomach dropping $600 on a pair of shoes, we love this cheaper, classic option, too.)
Unlike other loafers, there’s absolutely zero break-in period: They’re soft fresh out of the box, but with enough heft to still feel supportive. As style editor Jennifer Hunter puts it, the fit is like “wearing your favorite, well-loved bedroom slippers — just about a million times more chic.”
A perfect pair of loafers→
Your daily deal: A premium beach towel to upgrade summer dips |
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| Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter |
Drying off with this towel feels like a pleasure, thanks to its luxe, soft, and absorbent cotton. Through all our years of testing, it’s still the one we reach for first.
It’s almost $30 off today→
Gift of the week: A pretty (and useful!) print for plant lovers |
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| Fun Fact Co. |
This brightly colored print illustrates which veggies, flowers, and plants thrive together. Even if the gardener in your life already knows this stuff, it’s a lovely reminder — and it looks great hanging on a wall.
A sweet Mother’s Day gift, perhaps?→
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