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December 16, 2024

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A good robe keeps you warm, covered, and comfy as you go about your daily rituals. But a great robe? Stepping into it should feel like being transported to a hotel spa, seaside resort, or cozy winter cabin.

In pursuit of the very best robes, our style experts have tried on more than 50 options. We wore them as we made our morning coffee, snuggled on the sofa for movie nights, and puttered outside to grab the mail. We landed on nine standouts that’ll take you through every season, including a slinky jersey robe, a breathable linen one, and a decadent plush number.

Our new favorite robes (all make great gifts)→

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Photo illustration by NYT Wirecutter; source photos by Petite Plume, Hanna Andersson

Like many beloved seasonal rituals, matching family PJs exist somewhere on the festive/kitschy/cringey spectrum. But we’re not here to judge. For whomever it may concern: We’ve found the best sets, ranging from classic flannel button-ups to cotton long johns.

Our favorite matching holiday PJs for the entire family→

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If your recipient might like a new olfactory experience, but you’re unsure of what scents they’d really love, why not give them a sampler? A favorite in our gift guide for girlfriends, this six-pack of best-seller atomizers from a Brooklyn-founded perfumery offers great packaging and cheeky scent names. And each and every one of its scents is layered, unique, and evocative.

“You smell great”→

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