April 15, 2026

Today: everything our style expert loved (and didn’t) from Costco’s clothing collection. Plus …

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Costco may be known for its affordable vodka and cheap cotton sheets, but Kirkland Signature, the store’s in-house brand, makes some surprisingly sophisticated clothes, too. After two weeks of wearing, styling, and dissecting seven pieces from their current collection, our expert found a few pieces that she’d happily wear again, including a nostalgic pair of jeans that feel soft and light.

Plus, flattering workout pants and this very cozy half-zip→

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Yep, we tried all of the available clothing in the men’s section, too. Several items stood out, including their comfortable cotton boxer briefs, cozy wool socks, and a ready-to-wear dress shirt.

And a branded crewneck for the Costco diehards→

Are new Coach bags as good as the vintage ones? We compared more than 20 bags dating from the 1960s to now to find out→

We spent a month living in Quince products The lifestyle brand bills itself as bargain-priced luxury. Does it live up to its promise?→

All the Rothy’s shoes we recommend After trying everything from their core collection, one pair was the clear favorite→

We tried everything from Hailey Bieber’s Rhode The viral lip balm is a Wirecutter pick for a reason→

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This hybrid mattress has been beloved by our testers since 2018, because it offers that dreamy middle ground between body-hugging foam and bouncy innerspring. Our testers found it comfortable and supportive — no matter what position they slept in.

It’s $500 off right now→

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Writer Alexander Aciman wasn’t expecting to love the random T-shirt he panic-bought from a Midwestern frozen-custard shop. But when he put it on, he was struck by the way the lush, almost buttery cotton draped over his shoulders. And? These shirts are only about $11 a pop.

“Possibly the greatest T-shirt known to man”→

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