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FORME CLAIMS THAT THIS BRA CAN CORRECT YOUR POSTURE—BUT IS IT WORTH IT?

Perfecting my posture has been a work in progress since I was a teenager. I’m sure a lot of you reading this have been told to “sit up straight” or “stand up straight” at some point in your life. While these comments are meant to help correct, it’s difficult, at least for me, to keep perfect posture all the time. In the age of tech, we constantly have our necks craned over our phones or our backs hunched over a computer keyboard. As a counterpoint, we try to do everything right to correct the issue! I’ve used a lot of the ergonomic chairs, laptop stands, and standing desks, but I still feel my posture slumping. So when I saw the supposedly “posture correcting” styles from apparel brand Forme, I was intrigued.

WHAT TO WEAR ON YOUR NEXT HIKE

Back in the day, hiking and running gear was limited to the confines of the great outdoors. Now, outerwear and athleisure has made its way into the fashion world, with quality brands creating cute clothing you can wear on and off the trails. There’s no need to compromise fashion for function, but now that there are so many options, it can be hard to figure out what exactly would be the best choice for the activity you are doing. We’ve gone through and done the work for you, and found some stylish and functional pieces for basically every type of outdoor activity you might be venturing on.

THIS CARRY-ON SIZED PATAGONIA BAG FIT EVERYTHING I NEEDED FOR A MONTH-LONG TRIP

When I decided to take a month-long backpacking trip through Europe earlier this summer, I was determined to pack as little as possible to avoid a checked bag fee while flying. As a chronic overpacker, this task seemed daunting. How could I make it three weeks traipsing across Europe whilst still bringing all of my favorite looks? More importantly, was there a bag out there that would fit everything I needed, be comfortable, and fit as a carry-on?

7 OUTFITS TO WEAR TO YOUR NEXT PASSOVER SEDER

While the high holidays are the most sacred of the Jewish holidays, Passover holds a special place in many people’s hearts. People get to see family, drink a lot of wine, and eat some good food. The only real downside is that there is no bread for a week. However you feel about the holiday, an outfit that Bubbe will approve of is critical. Here are some options for this year’s Passover seder for every type of participant.