Broadway dresser Michelina Evans comes to work equipped to fix just about any wardrobe malfunction: a stain, a rip, a snapped shoe strap, or a broken heel. One of her go-tos? To manage odors lingering on costumes backstage, she sprays some cheap vodka on them. Though the booze initially smells, it dries scent-free and leaves no discoloration on costumes.
In this edition of The Gift, we talk about a very (very) nice pen that makes a lovely graduation gift. Plus: a cute commemorative ring, an excellent chef’s knife, and what we’d give a first-time grandmother. Picture this: I’m 17, have just been unceremoniously rejected from several colleges, and am sniffling miserably in my childhood…
Adjustable running belts The flat, non-stretchy Aikendo Running Belt stayed put near our tester’s natural waist during a 5-mile run, holding an iPhone XS and keys. The pocket is roomy, but the adjustable straps are especially stretchy—to the point where they feel like they could stretch out of shape much too quickly for our liking….
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This bag provides a luxury feel at a reasonable price, with a capacity, warranty, and reliability that should suit most travelers. The 25-inch model should offer plenty of room for most travelers, without going over airline weight limits. If you need a checked bag…
If you need a vacuum cleaner, a skinny, brightly colored cordless stick vac should be the last type you consider. I should know: I tested more than 100 vacuums for Wirecutter from 2013 through 2021 (and still dabble whenever something truly novel or ridiculous comes out). I’m not saying it’s always a bad idea to…
The signature symptom of long COVID and ME/CFS is post-exertional malaise—a worsening of symptoms following overexertion. Post-exertional malaise is under-recognized and poorly understood among medical experts, but a few key clues indicate what is happening. One way researchers study post-exertional malaise is by using a two-day cardiopulmonary-exercise test, in which patients exercise to exhaustion twice…
In many cases, an inexpensive gift — not to be confused with a lame one — is the most appropriate one for the occasion. After all, you wouldn’t bring a tall, tiered wedding cake to a casual backyard barbeque or gift a Rolex for a kindergarten graduation. Affordable gifts are just right for sweet, thinking-of-you…