:root {
  --bg: #faf6f1;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-2: #f3ece3;
  --ink: #2b211c;
  --ink-2: #5a4b42;
  --muted: #8a7a6f;
  --line: #e8ddd1;
  --brand: #8c4a2f;
  --brand-ink: #6e3722;
  --brand-soft: #f6e8de;
  --accent: #b8643f;
  --accent-ink: #94492a;
  --gold: #c9a35b;
  --sage: #6f7f6a;
  --good: #3f7a52;
  --good-soft: #e8f2ea;
  --bad: #a3433a;
  --bad-soft: #fbeceb;
  --warn-soft: #fff4cc;
  --warn-line: #e5c64a;
  --radius: 14px;
  --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(43, 33, 28, 0.05), 0 10px 30px rgba(43, 33, 28, 0.08);
  --serif: 'Fraunces', ui-serif, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --measure: 70ch;
  color-scheme: light dark;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --bg: #1a1411;
    --surface: #231b17;
    --surface-2: #2c231e;
    --ink: #f4ece4;
    --ink-2: #d2c3b6;
    --muted: #a8988b;
    --line: #3b2f28;
    --brand: #e0a07f;
    --brand-ink: #f0bb9e;
    --brand-soft: #3a261d;
    --accent: #d77c52;
    --accent-ink: #e99a73;
    --gold: #d9b874;
    --sage: #9aab94;
    --good: #7fc797;
    --good-soft: #1d3324;
    --bad: #ef8b84;
    --bad-soft: #3a1d1b;
    --warn-soft: #3a3214;
    --warn-line: #8c7623;
    --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

a {
  color: var(--brand);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-ink);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0.4em 0 0.3em;
}
h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  margin: 2em 0 0.6em;
}
h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.6em 0 0.5em;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}
.narrow {
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* Header */
.site-header {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex: none;
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.25rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.nav a {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.nav a:hover,
.nav a[aria-current='page'] {
  color: var(--brand);
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.site-footer .container {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  padding-top: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}
.site-footer h2 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.site-footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.site-footer li {
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
}
.site-footer a {
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.footer-legal {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Breadcrumbs + meta */
.breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.breadcrumbs ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.breadcrumbs li + li::before {
  content: '›';
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--muted);
}
.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.25rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.disclosure {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Article body */
.prose {
  max-width: var(--measure);
}
.prose p,
.prose ul,
.prose ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.1em;
}
.prose li {
  margin: 0.3em 0;
}
.prose blockquote {
  margin: 1.5em 0;
  padding: 0.2em 1.2em;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand);
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.prose table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 1.5em 0;
  display: block;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.prose th,
.prose td {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.prose thead th {
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.prose tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--surface-2);
}

/* Quick answer (answer-first for readers and AI engines) */
.quick-answer {
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 30%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.8rem;
  max-width: var(--measure);
}
.quick-answer > strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.quick-answer p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* Owner placeholders: visible on purpose so they get filled before publishing */
.add {
  display: block;
  background: var(--warn-soft);
  border: 1px dashed var(--warn-line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 1em 0;
}

/* Verdict / pros-cons */
.verdict {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  max-width: var(--measure);
}
.verdict h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.verdict .best-for {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}
.pros-cons > div {
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
}
.pros-cons .pros {
  background: var(--good-soft);
}
.pros-cons .cons {
  background: var(--bad-soft);
}
.pros-cons h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.pros-cons ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.btn,
.prose a.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.btn:hover,
.prose a.btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-ink);
  color: #fff;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq details {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--surface);
  margin: 0.6rem 0;
  padding: 0.2rem 1rem;
}
.faq summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
}
.faq details p {
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}

/* Author box + sources */
.author-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  max-width: var(--measure);
}
.author-box .avatar {
  flex: none;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-ink);
}
.author-box p {
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.sources {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  max-width: var(--measure);
}
.sources ol {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

/* Home + cards */
.hero {
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
}
.hero p.lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.cards {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand);
}
.card .kicker {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.card h3 {
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.start-here {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  margin: 1rem 0 2rem;
}
.start-here a {
  display: block;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.start-here a strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.start-here a span {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ---------- Visual layer: hero, CTAs, graphics ---------- */
.btn-lg { padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.btn-ghost, .prose a.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brand);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand);
}
.btn-ghost:hover, .prose a.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; }
.btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--brand-ink); }
.btn-light:hover { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand-ink); }
.btn { transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.15s; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.home-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--brand-soft) 0%, var(--bg) 70%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.hero-grid h1 { margin-top: 0.2em; }
.hero-art { width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--brand-ink);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 58ch; }
.cta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.cta-row .btn { margin-top: 0; }

.trust-strip { background: var(--surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.trust-grid > div { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: center; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.trust-grid svg { flex: none; width: 36px; height: 36px; padding: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand-soft); fill: var(--brand); }
.trust-grid strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.98rem; }

.section-title { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.8rem; }
.choice-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
.choice-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
}
.choice-card:hover { border-color: var(--brand); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--ink); }
.choice-card svg { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.choice-card h3 { margin: 0.6rem 0 0.3rem; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.choice-card p { color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }

.steps { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.steps li { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.steps strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.2rem; }
.step-num {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-weight: 700;
}

.card-img { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.card-img img { border-radius: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; background: var(--brand-soft); }
.card-body { padding: 1rem 1.2rem 1.2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; flex: 1; }
.read-more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.6rem; color: var(--brand); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.cta-band {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--brand-ink) 100%);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 1.8rem 2rem; margin: 3rem 0 0;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 0.3rem; }
.cta-band p { margin: 0; opacity: 0.92; max-width: 55ch; }
.cta-band .btn { margin-top: 0; }

/* Post: hero image + top picks */
.post-hero { margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); width: 100%; }
.picks { margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem; }
.picks h2 { margin: 0 0 0.8rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.pick-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.pick {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem 1.1rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.pick.top { border: 2px solid var(--accent); }
.pick .badge {
  position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
}
.pick .badge.alt { background: var(--brand); }
.pick h3 { margin: 0.2rem 0 0.2rem; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.pick .best-for { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }
.pick ul { margin: 0 0 0.8rem; padding-left: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.pick .price { font-weight: 700; margin: auto 0 0; }
.pick .price small { font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); }
.pick .btn { text-align: center; margin-top: 0.6rem; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-top: 2rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
  .hero-art { order: -1; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .cta-row .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; text-align: center; }
  .cta-band { padding: 1.4rem; }
  .cta-band .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* Photos */
.post-figure { margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; }
.post-figure .post-hero { margin: 0; display: block; }
.post-figure figcaption, .prose figcaption { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.pick-img { margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }
.pick-img img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--surface-2); }
.pick-img figcaption { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.2rem; text-align: right; }
.hero-art { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; }
.prose img { display: block; margin: 1.5rem 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* ===== The Informed Buyer Guide: premium layer ===== */
body { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1.05rem; }
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 20; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 88%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.logo { font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.12rem; gap: 0.6rem; }
.logo em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }
.btn, .prose a.btn { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.7rem 1.3rem; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, transparent); }
.btn:hover, .prose a.btn:hover { background: var(--accent-ink); }
.btn-ghost, .prose a.btn-ghost { background: transparent; box-shadow: none; color: var(--brand); border: 1.5px solid var(--brand); }
.btn-glass { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); box-shadow: none; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.btn-glass:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28); }
.eyebrow { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand-ink); border: none; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-size: 0.74rem; }
.eyebrow-light { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }

.photo-hero { position: relative; min-height: min(82vh, 720px); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; }
.photo-hero > img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 0; }
.photo-hero-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.82) 0%, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.55) 45%, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.05) 80%), linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.5) 0%, transparent 40%); }
.photo-hero-copy { position: relative; padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.photo-hero-copy h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 15ch; font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 6vw, 3.8rem); }
.photo-hero-copy .lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); max-width: 52ch; }

.need-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
.need-tile { position: relative; display: block; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.need-tile img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 0; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.need-tile::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.85) 0%, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.1) 60%); }
.need-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.need-tile { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 1.2rem; }
.need-tile span, .need-tile strong { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.need-tile .need-label { font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #f0d7c3; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.need-tile strong { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.2; }

.finder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); margin-top: 3rem; }
.finder-art img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 0; display: block; }
.finder-body { padding: 2rem; }
.finder-body h2 { margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem; }
.finder-form fieldset { border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.finder-form legend { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.finder-form label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin: 0 0.4rem 0.4rem 0; padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.95rem; transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s; }
.finder-form label:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--accent); background: var(--brand-soft); }
.finder-form input { accent-color: var(--accent); }
.finder-result { margin-top: 1.2rem; padding: 1.2rem; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--brand-soft); }
.finder-result h3 { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.finder-result ul { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; padding-left: 1.2rem; }

.price-callout { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem 2rem; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 3rem; padding: 2rem; border-radius: 22px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b211c 0%, #4a2e22 100%); color: #f4ece4; }
.price-callout h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0.5rem 0; max-width: 22ch; }
.price-callout p { margin: 0; max-width: 60ch; color: #e3d3c6; }
.price-callout .eyebrow { background: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.2); color: var(--gold); }

.split-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; margin-top: 3rem; }
.split-band img { width: 100%; border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.split-band h2 { margin: 0.6rem 0; }

.card { border-radius: 18px; }
.trust-grid svg { fill: var(--accent); background: var(--brand-soft); }
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, #4a2e22 100%); border-radius: 22px; }
.quick-answer { border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); }
.pick.top { border-color: var(--accent); }
.pick .badge { background: var(--accent); }
.pick .badge.alt { background: var(--sage); }

/* Sticky price bar on reviews */
.sticky-cta { position: sticky; bottom: 0; z-index: 15; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; padding: 0.8rem 1rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 92%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.sticky-cta p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.sticky-cta .btn { margin: 0; white-space: nowrap; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .photo-hero { min-height: 640px; }
  .photo-hero-shade { background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.9) 0%, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.55) 60%, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.25) 100%); }
  .finder, .split-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .finder-art { max-height: 220px; overflow: hidden; }
  .finder-body { padding: 1.3rem; }
  .price-callout { padding: 1.4rem; }
  .price-callout .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .sticky-cta p { display: none; }
  .sticky-cta .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}
.pick-grid:has(> :nth-child(4)) { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .pick-grid:has(> :nth-child(4)) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== Multi-department navigation ===== */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }
.header-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.mainnav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; }
.menu { position: relative; }
.menu > summary, .nav-link {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.menu > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.menu > summary::after { content: '▾'; margin-left: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.75rem; opacity: 0.7; }
.menu > summary:hover, .nav-link:hover, .menu[open] > summary { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand-ink); }
.menu.is-active > summary, .nav-link[aria-current='page'] { color: var(--brand); }
.menu-panel {
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: calc(100% + 0.5rem); z-index: 40; width: min(620px, 92vw);
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(43, 33, 28, 0.18);
  padding: 1rem; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem;
}
.menu-panel-sm { width: 240px; gap: 0.2rem; }
.menu-panel a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; display: block; padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.menu-panel a:hover { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand-ink); }
.menu-hub { display: flex !important; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: center; background: var(--surface-2); padding: 0.6rem !important; border-radius: 12px !important; }
.menu-hub img { width: 96px; height: 60px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px; flex: none; }
.menu-hub strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.menu-hub small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.83rem; }
.menu-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr)); gap: 0.6rem 1rem; }
.menu-head { margin: 0 0 0.2rem 0.5rem; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.4rem; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; }
.menu-toggle svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: currentColor; display: block; }

.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px, 1fr)); }
.site-footer h2 a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }

/* Department hub */
.dept-hero { position: relative; min-height: 420px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; color: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.dept-hero > img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 0; }
.dept-hero-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.85) 0%, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.45) 60%, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.15) 100%); }
.dept-hero-copy { position: relative; padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
.dept-hero-copy h1 { color: #fff; }
.dept-hero-copy .lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }
.breadcrumbs-light, .breadcrumbs-light a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
.hub-jump { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.hub-jump a { padding: 0.45rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.93rem; }
.hub-jump a:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.hub-title { margin-top: 2.5rem; }

/* Homepage departments */
.dept-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 1.4rem; }
.dept-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; min-height: 340px; padding: 1.6rem; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.dept-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 0; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.dept-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.9) 0%, rgba(30, 20, 15, 0.15) 65%); }
.dept-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.dept-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.dept-card .need-label { font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #f0d7c3; }
.dept-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.8rem; margin: 0.2rem 0; }
.dept-card p { margin: 0 0 0.8rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86); max-width: 40ch; }
.dept-card .read-more { color: #fff; }
.section-kicker { text-align: center; margin: 3rem 0 0; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.78rem; }
.section-kicker + .section-title { margin-top: 0.3rem; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .mainnav { display: none; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 0.6rem 16px 1rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
  .mainnav.is-open { display: flex; }
  .site-header { position: sticky; }
  .site-header .container { position: relative; }
  .menu-panel { position: static; width: auto; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding: 0.3rem 0 0.6rem 0.5rem; }
  .menu > summary, .nav-link { display: block; border-radius: 10px; }
  .menu-hub img { display: none; }
}
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }

/* ======================================================================
   WordPress layer: core blocks and patterns styled like the static site.
   Patterns use core blocks + class names (picks, pick, verdict, cta-band,
   faq, add) so content stays portable if the theme ever changes.
   ====================================================================== */
.entry-content > * { max-width: var(--measure); }
.entry-content > .alignwide, .entry-content > .picks, .entry-content > .cta-band, .entry-content > .price-callout { max-width: none; }
.entry-content .wp-block-table { margin: 1.5em 0; overflow-x: auto; }
.entry-content .wp-block-table table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.entry-content .wp-block-table th, .entry-content .wp-block-table td { border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.entry-content .wp-block-table thead th { background: var(--brand-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.entry-content .wp-block-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--surface-2); }
.entry-content .wp-block-table figcaption { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.entry-content .wp-block-image img { border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.wp-element-caption, .entry-content figcaption { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.wp-block-separator { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin: 2rem 0; }

/* Buttons (core Button block) look like .btn */
.wp-block-button__link, .wp-element-button {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.7rem 1.3rem; border: none; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, transparent);
  transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
}
.wp-block-button__link:hover { background: var(--accent-ink); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.wp-block-button.is-style-outline .wp-block-button__link { background: transparent; color: var(--brand); border: 1.5px solid var(--brand); box-shadow: none; }
.wp-block-button.is-style-outline .wp-block-button__link:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; }
.wp-block-buttons { margin: 1rem 0; }

/* Quick answer box (excerpt) */
.quick-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Owner placeholder: core Paragraph with class "add" */
p.add, .entry-content .add { display: block; }

/* Picks pattern */
.picks { margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem; }
.picks > h2 { margin: 0 0 0.8rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.pick-grid { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.pick-grid > .pick { margin: 0 !important; }
.pick p.badge { position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 1rem; margin: 0; display: inline-block; }
.pick .wp-block-image, .pick figure { margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }
.pick .wp-block-image img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: none; }
.pick .wp-block-image figcaption { font-size: 0.72rem; text-align: right; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.pick h3 { margin: 0.2rem 0; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.pick p.best-for { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }
.pick ul { margin: 0 0 0.8rem; padding-left: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.pick p.price { font-weight: 700; margin: auto 0 0; }
.pick .wp-block-buttons { margin: 0.6rem 0 0; }
.pick .wp-block-button, .pick .wp-block-button__link { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
.pick:not(.top) .wp-block-button__link { background: transparent; color: var(--brand); border: 1.5px solid var(--brand); box-shadow: none; }
.pick:not(.top) .wp-block-button__link:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; }

/* Verdict pattern */
.verdict .wp-block-columns { gap: 1rem; margin: 0; }
.verdict .wp-block-column.pros { background: var(--good-soft); border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem; }
.verdict .wp-block-column.cons { background: var(--bad-soft); border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem; }
.verdict .wp-block-column h3 { margin: 0 0 0.4rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--sans); }
.verdict .wp-block-column ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem; }

/* CTA band pattern (core Group) */
.cta-band h2, .cta-band p { color: #fff; }
.cta-band > * { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
.cta-band .wp-block-button__link { background: #fff; color: var(--brand-ink); box-shadow: none; }
.cta-band .wp-block-button__link:hover { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand-ink); }
.cta-band .wp-block-buttons { margin: 0; }

/* FAQ pattern: core Details inside Group.faq */
.faq .wp-block-details { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; background: var(--surface); margin: 0.6rem 0; padding: 0.2rem 1rem; }
.faq .wp-block-details summary { cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.6rem 0; }
.faq .wp-block-details p { margin: 0 0 0.8rem; }

/* Sources pattern */
.sources ol { padding-left: 1.2rem; }

/* Price callout + finder patterns on pages */
.entry-content .price-callout h2 { color: #fff; }
.entry-content .finder { margin-top: 1rem; }

/* Pagination + search */
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; justify-content: center; margin: 2rem 0; }
.pagination .page-numbers { padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); }
.pagination .current { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.search-form { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 1rem 0; }
.search-form input[type='search'] { flex: 1; padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink); }

/* Admin bar offset for the sticky header */
.admin-bar .site-header { top: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 782px) { .admin-bar .site-header { top: 46px; } }
.screen-reader-text { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }
.custom-logo { width: auto; max-height: 40px; border-radius: 0; }

/* Manual menu (when a menu is assigned to "Main menu") */
.manual-menu { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.manual-menu a { display: block; padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 999px; color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.manual-menu a:hover { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand-ink); }
.manual-menu .sub-menu { display: none; }
.home-content { margin-top: 1rem; }
.home-content > * { max-width: none; }
.related h2 { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.author-box img.avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; }
.breadcrumbs p { margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .manual-menu { flex-direction: column; } }
/* Guard: older WordPress inner containers inside groups behave like their parent. */
.pick-grid > .wp-block-group__inner-container { display: contents; }
.cta-band > .wp-block-group__inner-container, .price-callout > .wp-block-group__inner-container { display: contents; }
/* theme.json would otherwise constrain these; keep our own widths. */
.is-layout-constrained > .picks, .is-layout-constrained > .cta-band { max-width: none; }