Style supervising editor Ingela Ratledge Amundson set her sights years ago on a pair of barrel jeans. It's a particularly trendy style right now — with a distinctive curved silhouette that's meant to be worn at a jaunty ankle-ish length. And while they're cute, they're also easy to get wrong, with many pairs cropping at awkward lengths or barreling out too much. "But I live for harpooning wardrobe white whales," writes Ingela. "And so I set off, brimming with outsized confidence, on what would become a nearly two-year quest." And while she expected this odyssey to end with some hyper-niche brand of eye-wateringly expensive prestige denim, it was just the opposite. She found her perfect match at last at … Gap. Ingela's holy-grail barrel jeans→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
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A good raincoat can keep you comfy and dry when the skies open up. Since 2019, we've researched nearly 200 and tested more than 50. Our picks include a classic fisherman-style slicker and a wear-anywhere style. Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can't always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox.
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