Ope or Nope

Ope: Champagne

The only drink for a real New Years toast is proper champagne.

champagne

Nope: Prosecco

This sweeter, bubbly Italian wine is perfect for a hot summer day, but not for New Year’s Eve.

prosecco

Ope: Corduroy

Peak winter fabric, comfy and warm. Like wearing sweatpants, but you actually look good.

corduroy

Nope: Fleece

Polyester fleece feels stuffy and cheap compared to natural fibers.

fleece

Ope: Wool Sweaters

Nothing will keep you warmer and cozier than a real wool sweater this winter.

wool sweater

Nope: Wearing Blankets

What’s with all these kids wearing blankets to school now?

wearing a blanket

Ope: Bialetti

Everyone in Italy uses these for good reason, the best way to make a quick Espresso at home.

bialetti

Nope: Aeropress

Brewing your coffee in a plastic tube? No thanks.

aeropress

Ope: Cookies and Milk

Better put out some cookies and milk for Santa tonight or you won’t be getting any presents.

cookies and milk

Nope: Coal

Nothing worse than opening up your stocking and finding a lump of coal.

coal

Ope: Last Minute Christmas Shopping

Going to the store for a few last minute gifts is a festive holiday tradition.

last minute christmas shopping

Nope: Online Christmas Shopping

You need that special something for that special someone, but it’ll never get there fast enough.

online christmas shopping

Ope: Last Christmas

The actual best Christmas song. George Michael went insanely hard with this one.

last christmas

Nope: All I Want For Christmas

Sorry Mariah, but your star is fading.

all i want for christmas mariah carey

Ope: Christmas Markets

The best place to do your Christmas shopping? A local Christmas market.

christmas market

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Pilates

Pilates

Undoubtedly the best exercise routine for ladies that exists. Thank you, Joseph Pilates.

Barre

Barre

Does this even do anything? You’re not a ballerina, stop pretending.

Leather Jackets

Leather Jackets

You’ll be moving so differently after you get yourself a nice leather jacket, trust.

Puffer Coats

Puffer Coats

There’s a time and a place for everything but as a fashion statement, so played out.

Scrabble

Scrabble

The ultimate game to flex your big brained vocabulary at the family function.

Trivial Pursuit

Trivial Pursuit

Trivia is fun but the boxed game is never current unless you buy a new one every few years.

Knit Polos

Knit Polos

Knit sweater polos had a moment but they’re so out for 2026.