5 Easy Tips for Living More Sustainably This Earth Day, and Every Day by Mina Dragani

Making eco-friendly choices is not as complicated as you think. Follow these tips for incorporating sustainable practices into your day-to-day life.

Sustainability: you’ve heard the word a thousand times, but what does it mean within the context of your life? There are millions of ways to preserve the welfare of the environment, but they often feel too daunting to include in our daily lives. However, the idea that sustainable practices must be reserved for grandiose deeds is completely false. Like many things in life, it’s the small acts that matter the most. This means educating yourself on the environmental impact of your typical regimes, supporting the right brands, and cutting out excess waste. Everything from brushing your teeth to hitting the grocery store has the potential to be eco-conscious.

When looking at how items as trivial as plastic bags and moisturizer bottles negatively affect the world around us, the reality might astonish you. An estimated five trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year, and only 9 percent of those bags are recycled. That means roughly 91% of plastic bags end up in landfills, oceans, and other problematic destinations. If everyone stopped relying on plastic products, the state of the environment might look quite different. It is not an impossible mission, but it will take some time. Essentially, we must actively tailor our daily routines so that they consider sustainability. This Earth Day, think about implementing these five uncomplicated tips for a more eco-friendly way of life. 

Ditch Single Use Plastics

KULE striped tote

Simple yet effective. Dig out your trusty canvas tote and bring it with you everywhere you go. Carrying your groceries, new clothes, and everything else in a reusable way is an extremely easy way of cutting down on plastic and reducing your daily waste. These days, you can find reusable forms of almost anything. Produce bags, sandwich bags, cotton rounds, paper towels, and so much more. Getting your hands on some of these items will do wonders for minimizing your environmental footprint. 

The 25 Best T-Shirts You Won’t Want to Take Off

Including BAZAAR editors’ go-to crewneck and celebrity-beloved cropped tees BY HALIE LESAVAGE

Karl Lagerfeld once said that “luxury is the ease of a T-shirt in a very expensive dress.” That may be true, but we’ve also found the essence of luxury lives in the very best T-shirts.

A good T-shirt, like its relatives in the world of basics, is hard to find. Identifying the best is so fraught, and so subjective, entire brands have been launched to complete the quest for the perfect white crewneck. (And still, not everyone agrees that they’ve succeeded.) What makes crafting the perfect T-shirt so hard may be all the roles it needs to fill. The best T-shirt to tuck into straight-leg jeans isn’t the best one to offset drapey menswear trousers—and neither of those is suited for an athleisure moment with leggings and a high ponytail. Maybe that’s why you rarely see Kendall Jenner in the same T-shirt twice.

There are some qualities that the best tees for women all have in common though: unparalleled versatility, long-lasting quality, and a sense of comfort so satisfying you won’t want to take them off. No one T-shirt can do it all, but an edit of a select few will have you covered—and feel like everyday luxury. (Jenner would seem to agree.) For every outfit, occasion, and state of mind, we’ve curated the 25 best women’s T-shirts. Shop them all ahead.

BEST STRIPED T-SHIRT –The Classic T-Shirt – KULE – $88 AT KULE.COM

Of the many, many striped shirts on the market, Kule’s gets our vote. It has a straight cut, three-quarter sleeves, and a round neckline—a combination that delivers on an effortless French look. Just add a little straw bag.

21 Must-Have Gingham Pieces for Spring

Is there anything more quintessential than gingham style when it comes to warm-weather dressing? Decade after decade the print has proven its lasting influence, taking on many forms over the years, from tea-length shirt dresses of the ’50s to the minimalist slips of the ’90s. It is no surprise that designers consistently find ways of incorporating the heritage pattern into their spring and summer offerings. 

True to form, there was no shortage of the iconic print on the runway this season. Gingham proved to be a standout trend as seen on the feminine and classic silhouettes at Michael Kors, reinterpreted as sequin evening wear looks at Carolina Herrera, and most recently, injected into many of the statement looks at Jacquemus’s tropical-infused destination show in Hawaii.

This season, gingham gravitates toward the slightly cooler, downtown look, rather than your typical cotton sundress. Look for fresh-feeling silhouettes like an oversize blazer shape to play with proportions, or reach for a stretch knit fabric that nods to the sportier side of this knowingly sweeter print. Don’t be afraid to try bold colors too, like rich neon hues, that break away from the norm. Matching sets also take front and center, making for easy outfit ideas. Shop 21 gingham pieces to ace the trend below.

2/21 Kule The Brie gingham top

The exaggerated pattern on this polo takes the style from country club to downtown cool.

35 Vogue Editors Share the Best White T-shirts by Julie Tong

How do you find the best white T-shirt? It might seem like a simple question, but tracking one down that checks all the boxes—from fit to comfort—is quite a feat. After all, the more minimal a clothing item is, the more its flaws become glaringly clear. No one likes the feeling of slipping on a boxy, ill-fitted white tee that is as stiff as cardboard against their skin. Finally, however, the search is over.

Throughout the history of pop culture, from Marlon Brando to Kendall Jenner, the white T-shirt has been ingrained in both our lives and our wardrobes. “Everybody needs it. Every culture and subculture has used the white T-shirt. That’s where the genius is,” says Karla Welch, a stylist who committed herself to developing the perfect white tee. For us at Vogue, the shirt has become a unifying closet staple. As we return to the office, travel, and make social plans, there’s something comforting about wearing a crisp, classic white T-shirt in the morning—fresh and dewy-faced. Perhaps we’ll add a touch of jewelry, whether that’s a pair of gold hoops or a minimalist chain necklace. But the best white tees can be paired with just about everything, from comfortable at-home yoga pants to dressy skirts for the office and beyond. And what’s more iconic and representative of our daily lives than a white T-shirt and a classic pair of blue jeans? Two editors weighed in on this divisive topic, and the verdict is in: Yes, jeans can be comfortable at home too.

Below, 35 Vogue editors share the best white T-shirts for women and men to wear now and forever.

Madeline Swanson, Editor

I love Kule’s cotton tees for their classic unisex shape and soft, lightweight feel, with sleeves that are just long enough and never too tight. They tuck perfectly into my favorite jeans (a French tuck preferably, so as not to hide the brand’s trademark stripe at the bottom hem—my favorite part!).

Kule the modern white T-shirt

$60 KULE SHOP NOW

Serve Looks in These Tennis Skirts, Sweaters, and Sporty Dresses by Rachel Besser, Edited by Alexis Bennett

There’s no denying the strong sartorial qualities of the best tennis clothes for women. Those pleated skirts and preppy sweaters have the power to instantly put us all in the mood for a match, no matter the level of your tennis prowess.

Countless brands are emerging with trend-forward tennis pieces that are equal parts technical and stylish. Designers like Tory Burch and Rowing Blazers are releasing tennis dresses, skirts, and sweaters that hearken back to the chic retro sports gear that can be worn seamlessly on or off the court. Luxury retailers are also in on the trend, with sites like Net-a-Porter having launched tennis edits to cater to the growing interest in outdoor sports.

Whether you’re seeking out traditional head-to-toe tennis whites, retro tennis-inspired sweaters to keep warm in on chilly spring evenings, or tennis dresses and skirts with classic pleats to sport all summer long (even when you’re not hitting the clay), meet your match with the sophisticated and stylish tennis wares ahead.

Shop all these and more of the best tennis clothes for women. You’re going to love love our edit.

Retro-Inspired Sweaters

Kule the Ainsley sweater

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Show Your Appreciation With These Delightful Gifts for Mom by Madeline Fass and Rickie de Sole

Finding the best gifts for mom can be both the easiest task (they’ll love you no matter what!) and the hardest (what do you get the woman who raised you?). How do you sum up all your love and gratitude in just one box?

Truth is, you really can’t go wrong with the classics: Soft pajama sets, serving ware, a new book, and gifts that pamper will never disappoint. Who doesn’t love a comfy pajama update or a fuzzy pair of slippers to relax in? Those exact little luxuries are things one rarely wants to spend their own money on but will welcome wholeheartedly when presented as a gift.

Should you want something a tad more personal, we suggest leaning into her hobbies. Give a gift that allows a newfound interest to flourish. Newly minted chef? La Double J’s cheerful printed apron has you covered. Gym enthusiast? Theragun’s restorative muscle-therapy device is just the ticket.

And if you’re still in doubt, make it personal. A custom photograph-print tote is surely one way to capture (and carry around!) a memorable moment, while a monogrammed pouch or striped knit is still a very thoughtful gift in part because of the special consideration, care, and time that went into having it made. But if all else fails, make no mistake with buying her diamonds. Discover Vogue’s edit of gifts that are guaranteed to keep mom smiling straight through to Mother’s Day and beyond.

For the Sporty Mom

Not only will she look the part while being active this season, but she will also be able to track her performance and recover in style.

Kule polo dress

$138 KULE SHOP NOW