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A closet full of clothes you don’t wear can be overwhelming and stressful — but so can the prospect of cleaning it out. In this guide, we consulted three of our favorite experts on getting dressed about how to clean out your closet, from the practical considerations to the philosophical ones.
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No design is one-size-fits-all, but ultimately, the perfect travel bag should minimize stress so you can embark on a month-long overseas escapade or spontaneous weekend road trip without a care in the world.
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Trench coats are staples of versatility — the perfect garment for the long, temperamental transition into spring — and the passerby community confirms it with a wide variety of suggestions. Read on for a series of the most recommended options, from exorbitantly fabulous to comfortably straightforward.
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Whether taking to the mountains to hike amongst the sights and sounds of nature or into the rapid flow of city streets to be engulfed in sensory experiences of a different sort: the following recommendations all promise not to compromise practicality nor style, so your attention can turn to the important business of walking.
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From going uptown to off the beaten path in Brooklyn, the passerby community has your NYC tailoring needs covered.
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Slip into a pair of elegantly simple underwear each day of the week.
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Treasured vintage finds all across the city.
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Few garments are as timeless and towering as the white button-down.
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Lingerie has some complex connotations. Historically, it’s been sold as a tool of seduction, tailored to the male gaze—but not any more. Our favorite brands push back against this archaic idea and instead embrace lingerie with an introspective angle. We get to decide what’s sexy, as we’ve explored in a previous feature. Tight or loose, cozy or highly stylized; It’s up to us. Time at home with nowhere to go has created a focus on our relationship to not only what we wear, but what we wear underneath. The process of getting dressed can be playful, erotic, utilitarian, an artistic embodiment. Lingerie embodies the stories we tell ourselves every day. Our own forms become our fantasies in countless practices, slipping into lingerie included. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite lingerie brands, from focuses on sustainability to modern cuts to shapes that flatter every body. Because our own gaze is the one that counts.
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Working out should be all about feeling your best, which is hard to do without the right gear. So we asked passersby about the workout wear that makes them feel the most confident and comfortable.
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A well-chosen pair of hoops can communicate a summer mood irrespective of those late-spring goose pimples you're ignoring, and add a touch of laid-back seasonal elegance to any outfit.
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They help protect your eyes from the sun and allegedly prevent wrinkles, but they are also a crucial addition to the summer accessory rotation. So whether you’re looking for cat-eye or round, the women featured on Passerbuys have narrowed it down for you. And while you’re looking into ways to beat the summer sun, we also have you covered with the most recommended sunscreen brands on Passerbuys.
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This week’s Passerguide features some of the most recommended shops from around the world where the women of Passerbuys most frequent and find their most precious pieces in their closet.
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Get ready to post up by the beach or pool all summer long with some of the most recommended swimsuits from the women of Passerbuys this season.
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There's no need to go beyond Brooklyn to find the best stores to track down some classic vintage pieces. These are the best places, as recommended by the women of Passerbuys, to create a new wardrobe.
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On the Lower East Side, The Frankie Shop offers pieces from brands like Rachel Comey, LOQ, Apiece Apart, Laura Lombardi, and more. Recommended by Dasha Faires, and with an inventory that represents so many of the brands recommended by passersby, we stopped by the store on Stanton Street to browse their current selection.
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Started as a market stall in Perth, Australia, Awoke Vintage is now a popular Brooklyn vintage store with locations in both Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Recommended by passersby like Sara Radin and Christina Coleman, we visited the shop and browsed owner Elizabeth Power's thoughtfully sourced collection.
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We stopped by the highly-recommended Greenpoint vintage shop to browse the racks that have made passersby like Jenna Saraco, Nicole Steriovski, Sara Radin, Andrea Toscano, and Sue Williamson dedicated customers.
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“If you’re starting to panic about how you’ll find something for everyone on your list in time for the holidays, take a deep breath and check out our 2016 Gift Guide. ”
We’re sharing our top picks from our own wish list so you can stop stressing about shopping and start enjoying the season, preferably with some mulled wine and a slice of pie. The best part? We’re including some exclusive discounts to help get you in the spirit. Happy Holidays, from Passerbuys.
A bottle of Fur Oil is our top pick for your product-obsessed friend whose bathroom looks like her personal drugstore. She’s the queen of indulgent bathtime rituals, and she’ll love the new addition to her routine. Plus, the pretty bottle of chartreuse-colored oil will look great on one of her many fully-stocked shelves. Get 15% off your order through Jan. 2 when you sign up to receive emails from Fur.
When we visited Laura Lombardi’s studio as part of our Meet The Makers series, we immediately knew that a piece from her elegant jewelry line would make a perfect gift for any number of women on our holiday shopping list. We’re already picturing how perfect the XL Classic Hoop Earrings will look dangling from the ears of any number of our well-dressed friends, from the polished minimalist dresser whose wardrobe is strictly neutrals, to the funky modern hippie who loves to rock a colorful headscarf. Order a pair with our exclusive code PasserBuys and get 25% off through Dec. 20.
You can get 15% off two of our favorite styles, Earth Itajime and Kelp Arashi, through Dec. 31 with the codes PASSERBUYS-EARTH and PASSERBUYS-KELP, respectively.
Seeing Upstate founder Kalen Kaminski in action when we visited her studio made us fall in even more in love with the brand’s shibori-inspired tie-dyes. One of her sarongs, which can be used as anything from a scarf to a swaddle-ready blanket, is our top pick for that globe-trotting friend who’s always on the go.
Some of us collect shades of lipstick. Others collect sheet masks, or won’t stop until they’ve tried every serum under the sun. We’re also told that some people collect objects that aren’t beauty products, but we’re skeptical about that one. For the friend whose favorite obsession is nail polish, a little bottle of something pretty (or fierce, or punk rock - the options are endless!) from the Floss Gloss Holidaze 2016 Collection will be a guaranteed hit. And with 15% off the whole collection through Dec. 31 with the code LOVEPASSERBUYS you can order a shade for everyone you need a little something small for.
Anything from independent clothing label AYR is guaranteed to fit seamlessly into the thoughtfully curated of closets of your best-dressed friends. With high quality materials and designs that won’t go out of style with the changing of seasons, the splurge will be worth it if you’re shopping for someone high on your list, like a best friend or sister. Make the purchase a little easier on your budget by using the code AYR-PASS to get 15% off your order and free shipping through Dec. 31.
If your roommate is Arianna Huffington (or equally obsessed with naps and general lounging around), they’re going to love some Idlewear from Rudas. We know, they already manage to always look so well-rested, and your jealousy kind of makes you want to get them a year’s supply of ground espresso in hopes of messing up their perpetual calm. But you know they’d look too chic relaxing in the Oyster-colored Dune Jacket for you to start acting petty now. Good job! As a reward, take 20% off your order with the code CHEERS20 through Dec. 31.
From Glossier's many holiday specials, we'd pick the Phase 1 + Black Tie combo set for our trendy younger sisters (who may need a little push to take care of their skin as they party through their college years), and take advantage of the 4 for 40 deal on Flavored Balm Dot Com to gift to the friend whose chapped lips always suffer all winter long. Either way, we'll feel extremely satisfied that our purchase will qualify for free shipping on orders over $30.
We think a Tinker watch would look great on anyone’s wrist, but it seems like a particularly good choice for that friend who just rented a rustic cabin in Vermont for New Year’s...sans electricity. Even brave, adventurous souls need to know when the clock strikes midnight, and a watch from Tinker is an especially stylish way to know the time long after iPhone batteries die. Opt to design the watch yourself to give your gift a personal touch. For 10% off your purchase through Dec. 31, use the code Tinkerbuys.
Illustrations by Rachel Campbell