The Best Men’s Button-Up Shirts

A button-up shirt may be your closet’s stealthiest chameleon, equally at home in a blue-chip law firm, at an oonz-oonz dance club, and at a Sunday farmers market. But this undeniable utility can make choosing a button-up overwhelming, especially since you can spend upwards of $300 on a bespoke version or just $10 for one from a mass retailer. After researching hundreds online and testing with a panel of various body types, we’ve found five shirts—Oxford, dress, and linen—that stood out for their fit, quality, and wearable comfort.

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The 13 Best Gifts for Groomsmen

Whether they’re friends, brothers, or friends who seem like brothers, those standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you on your big day have seen you through a lot (insert montage of Little League snafus, road trips, and questionable double dates here). And while no gift can encompass a lifetime of memories, your own nuptials are an excellent time to offer your gratitude. Before or after the event, give something that’s practical and unique, a gift that considers their individuality—who they are, what they like, and their relationship to you.

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The Best Backpacks for College and High School Students

A backpack is a staple of your school wardrobe—it will accompany you to class, the gym, late-night library marathons, and early morning coffee runs. So it’s important to find one that will carry all the supplies you need for a long day, as well as be comfortable, affordable, and stylish. Since our first round of testing, in 2015, we’ve tested dozens of backpacks in a variety of styles. These five bags are some of the best we found for any high school or college student.

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Ask Wirecutter: How Do I Stop My Mom From Buying Dollar-Store Junk?

Ask Wirecutter, an advice column written by Annemarie Conte, explores the best approaches to buying, using, and maintaining stuff. Email your biggest product-related problems to askwirecutter@wirecutter.com.

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10 Ways to Read More Each Month for Less

A good book can take you anywhere you want to go, teach you things you didn’t realize you should know, and show you what life is like for all kinds of people. Do you want to travel to Greece? Try your hand at hiking the Pacific Crest Trail? Leave Earth behind to embark on an intergalactic adventure? You can. Books are magical.

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The Best Labor Day Mattress and Bedding Deals

While the waking world often leaves us wanting and weary, sleep is the realm in which we can find peace and rest. Unfortunately, getting a good night’s sleep isn’t as easy as simply turning off the lights. So if you’re one of the 70 million Americans (including myself) who suffer from one form of a chronic sleeping issue or another, you know the value of solid shut-eye. While we can’t guarantee that any of our picks will book you an immediate appointment with the Sandman, we can at least help you save some money on your quest to rest. Here are 19 deals on Wirecutter’s best picks for helping you feel rested and ready to take on the day.

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How to Clean a Toaster

How do you know when it’s time to clean your toaster? Well, if you peer into the slots and see enough crumbs to bread a chicken cutlet, it’s long overdue. We recommend cleaning the crumb tray once a week or whenever you see a buildup of crumbs. Otherwise, you’re looking at a potential fire hazard, so it’s important to take a moment every now and then to clean them out.

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