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10 Readers Share Their Winter Outfits
Once the temperature drops, I get tempted to live in sweats from December to March. So, for inspiration, I asked Cup of Jo readers on Instagram to show us the winter outfits that make them feel good…
Says Mauresa (above), who lives in Central Virginia, “Layers! You can pair any collared shirt with a sweater and top it off with a blazer for a polished look.”
“My go-to top is this cardigan, which is so versatile that I have it in a few different colors. What’s even better is that my friends have the same one. We always get a kick out of dressing alike.” — Sarah, London (middle)
“I switch between two looks: all black everything or a fun yellow scarf.” — Destinee, Washington, D.C.
“I’ve decided the key to getting through my first winter with a baby is to get outside and to wear happy clothes. Here I am wearing a floral puffer from Nuuly (started renting clothes for maternity wear and haven’t stopped!), fleece-lined leggings from Prana Vida (recommend by a COJ commenter), a J.Crew beanie, and Sorel boots. A tip I learned from living in Minnesota for six years: buy your snow boots one size too big so you can wear extra thick socks; Darn Tough are my favorite.” — Olivia, Rockville, Maryland
“Atlanta winters aren’t too extreme, so I can usually get away with wearing a couple layers. I gravitate towards neutral basics, like this grey B Sides sweatshirt, a navy peacoat, and white pants from Pistola, which have just the right amount of thickness. For a bit of sparkle, I add pearls. This outfit makes me feel confident.” — Mariam, Atlanta
“My favorite winter outfit is actually one garment, which makes everything look great: a 1960s houndstooth swing coat.” — Alice, Melbourne, Australia
“When I lived in the Bay Area, I would layer coats because it would get so cold. Now I’m in L.A., which is warmer, but I still love pulling on this plaid number. The multiple colors means it matches with so many outfits!” — Camille, Los Angeles
“My outfit as a stay-at-home-mom of two beautiful feral babies is a cropped sweater, high rise jeans, and a pair of tennis shoes. Add a grocery-store-purchased puffy vest and lip tint, et voila — I look presentable enough for library storytime.” — Katie, New Albany, Indiana
“I’m an equine veterinarian that specializes in internal medicine — basically, I take care of sick horses that require advanced diagnostics or hospitalization. In the first photo, I’m ready to present at a continuing education event in what (I hope) is an equestrian-chic outfit! In the second photo, I’m bundled in insulated coveralls from Tractor Supply.” — Krista, Leesburg, Virginia
“I took my first transatlantic trip to London this fall, and I was freaking out about packing because I didn’t have any cold-weather clothes! I ended up wearing this Mango coat and a pink scarf the entire trip. Both pieces elevated anything I layered underneath and kept me warm and comfortable.” — Angela, San Jose, California
What’s your repeat winter outfit? We’d love to hear…
P.S. 14 readers on winter survival and a Toronto professor shares five cozy looks.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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