We asked Strategist editors and writers what they bought in March 2026. Their purchases include Relax Lacrosse shorts and Uniqlo U barrel pants.
Obviously, Strategist staffers are excellent shoppers . So once a month, we highlight all the things we’ve been buying for ourselves. You’ll notice that it’s both a blessing and a curse to be a Strategist editor; we’re picky, but sometimes we just have to get on with it.
Below, what we bought in March.I admit I was a mouth-tape skeptic, but after a stint of not sleeping very well, I was open to trying anything that would make me feel more rested in the morning. I didn’t love the fact that most tapes seem to cover the entire mouth; it seemed as though it’d be hard to speak or get a drink of water in the middle of the night, not to mention it sort of looked as if you were being held hostage. I decided to go with VIO2 because I liked that theshape left most of your lips free. It took some getting used to at first, but now it’s just a regular part of my nightly routine — the adhesive is sticky but doesn’t leave a weird film on your lips, and I still get enough airflow to be able to talk normally. I’m not sure if the mouth tape was the deciding factor necessarily , but I do think I’ve been sleeping better lately.I’ve been following the unisex-jewelry brand Sue the Boy for a while now, so when it held a flash anniversary sale earlier this month, I jumped at the chance to snag these buckle hoops I’ve been eyeing forever. The brand is based in Australia, so my package is still on the way. But I’m hoping and praying they’re comfortable enough to sleep in — because once I put them on, they’re, I’ve been debating whether I should buy the brand’s shorts or pants. Sizing has been limited for a couple months now, so when I saw that the four-inch hot-pink shorts were available in the size I was considering, I jumped. Everlane recently discontinued my favorite tank top , so I’ve been looking for a similar option that would satisfy my “buy it in another color” itch. I have a short torso, so a lot of shirts are too long for my liking. At 19 inches, this one is right at the top of my sweet spot, meaning it’s slightly cropped and hits right at my bellybutton. It arrived last week, but I’ve already worn it more times than I can count.My skin-picking got so bad this month that I threw all of my pore tools into the trash and unwittingly gave myself an unnecessary amount of new breakouts and scabs. With a photo shoot looming some days afterward, I knew I had to return to my old faithful. I didn’t realize I was in such a mask rut without it until I saw how quickly it improved the size and texture of my breakouts and scabs over the two consecutive nights I used it leading up to my shoot. It significantly dried them out while helping reduce bumpiness and smoothed the look of pores around my nose. I’m happy to have this in my biweekly rotation again and have watched in awe as it’s helped diminish even the gnarliest of pimples., I decided to return to another old faithful: the glycolic-acid version. Just like its vitamin-C sibling, this one can be used as a face wash. The wash dispenses as an unscented silky cream before foaming up. It’s helped prevent any workout-related breakouts and is gentle enough not to flare up my eczema or cause new rashes. Plus my skin tone looks smoother and more even-toned., and they fit exactly how I had hoped, especially after they went through the dryer. I got thefor at least 15 years, which means I have resigned myself to them not lasting very long and have also gone through four of them in that time. But they continue to be the preferred vacuum in my household for their convenience and suction power. I was pleased to find, when my V15 irretrievably broke in several places, that Dyson at some point had started making more replacement parts available. One tip: Using a photo, ChatGPT helped me figure out where a ring had broken off and told me which parts needed to be replaced . I was also able to get a HEPA filter, which was not available in the original vacuum.I’d had my eye on this striped Rollneck for a month — first, when I saw it at J.Crew’s Madison Avenue store, and then again on a woman who was wearing it with a bunch of gold necklaces layered over the Rollneck. I finally ordered it and just love how cheery the red and burgundy stripes feel. Despite having once written our post on the best striped shirts, I actually hadn’t bought any new stripes in a while. But this spring, I am back in a stripes mood, and this sweater really satisfied that. I’ve worn it at least once a week since it arrived.I am a committed Longchamp Le Pliage schlepper and truly believe there is not a more practical work bag — it’s lightweight and basically waterproof, the strap is comfortable, and it fits everything. My one complaint is that the bright-colored bags inevitably pick up dye from my darker-colored coats, so by the end of the winter, my tomato-red bag was looking pretty dingy . So, in the spirit of freshness, I bought a new celadon-hued bag that I’m saving for when my black winter jacket is packed away for the spring.I’m kind of a sucker for cool merch, and Meow Wolf is really good at making cool merch. Before I headed to Winter Park to ski earlier this month, I spent a day in Denver, which included a lengthy visit to. I had been here years earlier with friends and wanted to take my husband because it’s one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had. If you aren’t familiar, Meow Wolf is sort of an art installation meets immersive experience. Both times I’ve visited, I spent extensive time browsing the gift shop afterward. It’s filled with fun items that reference exhibition details but are also genuinely cool to look at, even if you have no idea what Meow Wolf is. I’ve been wearing this frog hoodie nonstop since I bought it. It’s also really soft.I pretty much wear only bralettes and sports bras — I haven’t owned an actual underwire bra in many years — but I’ve been on the hunt for what I think of as “bra-shaped non-bras.” Basically, bralettes that are similar to traditional bras in shape but are actually comfortable to wear. I’ve been curious about Organic Basics for a while and decided to try its bralettes when I saw some on the discount retailer. I just got this, so I haven’t worn it for a full day yet, but I tried it on yesterday and was thrilled with the fit, so I can’t wait to use it. It feels just as comfortable as any other bralette I own and looks a bit more like a real bra. Plus the triangle shape and thinner straps will make it easy to wear with a variety of tops. I paid about half the price for it, but if I like it a lot, I could see buying a few more at full retail — at $45 apiece, it’s not a bad price point. I am a thin-washcloth evangelist. It runs counter to most instincts when it comes to textiles — plush and fluffy signals “better,” but my ethos when it comes to washcloths is that thin, even slightly scratchy washcloths are better. Luckily for me, these are often pretty cheap. I recently had a revelation that I could use baby washcloths, which tend to be made from soft, organic cotton and are perfectly palm-size. I bought these from Honest on a whim last year and recently stocked up on another five. They’ve quietly become my go-to, and I’ve slowly phased out other brands from my routine.My skin went cuckoo over the past few weeks — a gnarly mixture of flaky and dry from my nose to my forehead and oily and spotty from my nose to my chin. Horrible! I ran to Pureseoul on Carnaby Street for help. The associate recommended two products: Cell Fusion C’s Papaya Granule Peels and IUNIK’s Propolis Vitamin Sleeping Mask. I had results within two days — for far less money than I was prepared to pay. The granules foam when mixed with water, so they’re not abrasive at all, and the sleeping mask is silky, quenching, but not so rich that it makes my zits worse.What’s softer than cashmere? Turns out it’s cotton. Not just any cotton, though — this lightweight Sunspel sweater is knit from a blend of rareand cashmere. If the long fibers associated with Supima and Egyptian cotton are considered to be “extra-long staple,” you’d need at least two additional “extra”s to accurately describe the fibers produced by this heritage varietal, which grows only in a narrow band of the Caribbean. The resulting fabric feels as smooth as silk with the breathability of cotton. The addition of cashmere fibers gives it a touch of warmth and coziness that makes it perfect for spring layering.I’ve been eating Huang Fei Hong peanuts from the Asian supermarket since I was a kid, so when I learned about Wa-Chaa!, its recent kung fu–inflected foray onto American store shelves, I was excited to try them out. Wa-Chaa!’s recipe uses the same extra-large and crunchy peanuts and offers the same spicy, tingly kick as my beloved Huang Fei Hong peanuts but uses avocado oil in place of soybean oil and substitutes MSG for a blend of umami herbs and seasoning that includes paprika, garlic powder, mushroom powder, and five spice. It all adds up to a kind of all-natural Doritos dust that’s a delight to lick off my fingers at the end of a bag. I prefer the “double heat” version, because it more closely matches the heat level of the original recipe, but there’s also a milder “original recipe” for those who prefer less heat.. I can’t remember the last time I read a book of literary criticism cover to cover Until this month, I was making do with my very slow iPhone 11 and meaning to get a new phone for ages. But when I made my son and husband late to work and school drop-off because I couldn’t get the Citi Bike app to load, I realized that I had dragged my feet for too long. What I really wanted was no phone — or a dumb phone. But that isn’t practical for my life as a mom right now, so I asked the guy at the Apple Store for the next best option. I wanted something not too flashy that I could have for a long time and that also came with a long battery life, a decent camera, and lots of storage. The 17e is a huge improvement over my old phone. But it was also very affordable and kind of basic-feeling, so I am not constantly tempted to pick it up.to go with the phone as I have been using corded Apple headphones and the plug is now different. Since these Nothing earbuds were 46 percent off, and since my fellow writer Jordan McMahon wrote, I decided to buy a pair. I can’t wait to test them out on my upcoming flight to the Dominican Republic.is designed to surface useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Every product is independently selected by our team of editors, whom you can read aboutThe 33 Cheapest-Ever, Best-Selling Amazon Spring Sale DealsYesterday at 4:55 p.m.Mar. 27, 2026*Sorry, there was a problem signing you up.You'll receive the next newsletter in your inbox.New YorkNew York*Sorry, there was a problem signing you up.
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