Let’s be honest, fellas: Finding the perfect Christmas gifts for women—especially if they’re of the more particular set—is a holiday feat in and of itself. Chances are, you either spend hours every year trying to dream up the perfect gift (and occasionally fall short regardless even with the intense effort) or you just say “screw it” and gift the first thing you see online. Regardless, if the thought of figuring out unique gift ideas for every woman in your life gives you heart palpitations, fear not. There are countless holiday gifts out there that will impress her—and won’t cost a small fortune in the process.
Whether you’re shopping for gifts for mom, searching for selections for your wife, or need holiday presents for your girlfriend, the menagerie of gems ahead will have you more than covered this holiday season. And because gifting something special shouldn’t mean having to deplete your bank account, you can expect a good number of low-cost gifts that will impress her for less. Because no one is above a bargain, especially during the holiday season.
From unexpected novelties (think: self-watering planters, microwavable relaxation pillows, luxe advent calendars, and much more) to meaningful mementos and chic jewelry she’ll actually wear, here are 58 genius gifts ideas perfect for the amazing women in your life. Because you want an actual genuine smile when she opens your perfectly-chosen holiday gift—even if the wrapping job leaves much to be desired.
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Personalized Date Night Wooden Engraved Dice
Deciding what to do together on your next date night will be more fun with these dies that can be customized with answers as romantic, kinky, and sentimental as you think your S.O. will appreciate. She won’t be expecting this gift, but will certainly be touched by the personalized effort all the same.
Garmol Deep V-Lace Lingerie Bodysuit
If, and literally only if, you think your girlfriend will find it hot that you’re buying her lingerie, get her something fun. This lace teddy is a smart place to start as Amazon reviewers of various body sizes praise it for having a flattering fit.
Maison Louis Marie No.03 L’Etang Noir Candle
French fragrance house Maison Louis Marie arguably makes the most bougie (but affordable) candles out there. With notes of warm spices and musk, the brand’s No. 03 L’Etang Noir evokes a coziness that’s especially apt for the holidays.
Gucci Silver Trademark Heart Bracelet
Pro tip: Nobody—and I mean nobody—in your life will be upset over receiving anything that comes in a Gucci box. Here, a dainty everyday bracelet for a woman you heart.
Amazon Essentials Sherpa-Lined Fleece Jacket
For the girlfriend who’s always cold, behold this zip-up that looks way more expensive than its $32 price tag. Its sherpa lining will keep her cozy when she’s chilling at home.
Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Robe
If sending your mom on a spa trip to the Swiss Alps skews out of budget, surprise her with the next best thing: Parachute’s hotel-like Turkish cotton bathrobe. A cult favorite among the Robe Life crowd, she’ll be able to enjoy the top-notch quality for years to come.
Tory Burch Signature Eau de Parfum
sephora.com
$130.00
Tory Burch’s debut fragrance is a must-have. Featuring notes of cirtus and grapefruit, one spritz will have her dreaming of spring.
Saks Fifth Avenue Ready, Set, Refresh! 14-Piece Advent Calendar
$75.00
First thing’s first, the women in your life are beautiful just the way they are and probably don’t need half these products. But nobody is ever too old for an advent calendar. Featuring mini products from luxe skincare brands (think Augustinus Bader, Sunday Riley, and more), this beauty advent calendar will become the happiest part of her daily routine in December.
More Joy More Joy Slogan Coasters
There’s also no such thing as too many coasters. Scottish fashion designer Christopher Kane’s More Joy set keeps things spicy, making this a fun gift for your wife.
Beechmore Books Faux Leather College Ruled Notebook
If you’re after a gift that shows you celebrate her intellect and random ideas, a notebook is *chef’s kiss*. This faux leather option is equal parts aesthetically pleasing and fairly priced.
Mejuri Large 14k Gold Hoops
Few accessories are more timeless than gold hoops. Word to the wise: Mejuri’s 14k gold earrings have been known to sell out during the holidays, so don’t put off ordering. (You’ll be hard-pressed to find real gold jewelry from a chic and reputable brand for less.)
Missoma Small Leather Jewelry Case
If she’s dripping in jewelry already, surprise her with a case to help store her ever-growing collection. And to show you really tried this year, don’t miss out on Missoma’s complimentary monogramming.
The Nue Co. Travel-Sized Forest Lungs Perfume
Forest Lungs is no ordinary fragrance. Designed to emanate the healing effects of nature on the body, the perfume’s woody and smoky scent has a noticeably calming effect. (In a clinical study run by The Nue Co., 96 percent of participants felt less stressed after using Forest Lungs.) For your wife, sister, or anyone you know who’s feeling particularly burnt out, this perfume makes for an especially thoughtful (and useful) gift.
Alo Yoga High-Waist Cargo Biker Short
If she prefers biker shorts to pants, surprise her with a pair from the cat’s meow of activewear brands, Alo Yoga. This style features two cargo-style pockets (a rarity for biker shorts!), which will come in handy when she’s on the go.
Tonic Luxe Heat Pillow
If you’re not going to be able to see your mom, grandma or someone you love IRL this Christmas, send this microwavable pillow that feels like a warm hug. Designed to be heated or cooled to provide relief for tension, aches, bruising, and swelling, this lavender-scented pillow makes for a thoughtful gift.
AllSaints Marlborough Leather Wallet
Every woman of the world needs a sleek wallet. If you’re keen on getting her one without draining yours out in the process, note that all of AllSaints’s leather wallets are low-key under $100.
Skims Silk Long Sleep Slip
Skims (Kim Kardashian’s loungewear brand) makes some of the comfiest and sexiest feeling loungewear out there. Worth the splurge, your girlfriend will be able to wear the line’s slip dress everywhere: Parties, errands, and right to bed.
Agirlvct Sheep-Shaped Q-Tip Containers, Set of 2
Need a gift for your great aunt who does her own thing or your best friend with an ironic IG aesthetic? These sheep-shaped Q-tip containers will hit different.
Beats Studio Wireless Noise-Canceling Buds
Whether she’s a fitness fanatic or just loves listening to music, the latest headphones from Beats check all the boxes. They’re sweatproof, noise-canceling, super comfy, and deliver crisp, clear sound. Their charging case also delivers 24 hours of charge, making these a thoughtful gift for on-the-go types.
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Christian Lacroix Dangerous Game Backgammon
For the mom who’s so good at backgammon that her opponents should be scared, peep this set from Christian Lacroix. It’s stylish enough to be made into a permanent coffee table fixture, but can be neatly folded up as well.
Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson Vintage Tee
Non-SVU watchers won’t get it, but fellow members of her elite squad will. It’s a perfect vintage-feeling shirt for any avid fan.
MOMA Design Store Self Watering Pot
This innovative plant-and-reservoir set gives succulents the perfect amount of water they need. Suitable for any age, this gift works for everyone: Grandmas with green thumbs, younger siblings who’ve never kept a plant alive in their lives, and your co-worker who’s an accountant by day, plant aficionado by night.
Fishers Finery Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
Silk pillowcases not only look luxe, but they also help skin and hair retain moisture. Named the overall best silk pillowcase by experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, this 100 percent pure mulberry silk pillowcase is a gift you can present with confidence.
Sandro Leather Belt with Eyelets
This leather belt by Sandro will elevate any denim look effortlessly with eye-catching eyelets and a textured crocodile print.
Eberjey Gisele Long PJ Set
The expression “soft as butter” gets thrown around a lot, but in the case of pajama sets from woman-founded brand Eberjey, it’s completely apt. Made from a modal jersey fabric that feels soothing on the skin, these are a thoughtful gift for any age.
PS: If you’re after a personalized gift for her, Eberjey’s site offers monogramming.
Faris Silver Topaz Gem Ring
If she has a flair for eclectic jewelry, this one-of-a-kind, one-size-fits-most ring will surely impress.
Sabine Marcelis Glaze Splash Small Mirror
$263.00
Kindly sidestep my puddle of drool that formed while ogling over Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis’s collection of mirrors. Here, a gift that doubles as a work of art and a way of reminding her that, well, she cute.
Maje Lion Zodiac Sign Necklace
A personalized touch can go a looong way in making a gift feel extra special. For the woman in your life who loves astrology, turn to French ready-to-wear brand Maje’s gorgeous collection of zodiac pendant necklaces. (Available in all star signs!)
Verlas Petite Round Encompassing Studs
If she has multiple piercings, you can’t go wrong with a timeless pair of diamond studs. DTC brand Verlas’s selection of diamond studs are worth perusing for their competitive pricing and customization options.
Glossier The Beauty Bag
When it comes to makeup bags that nail the trifecta of being intelligently organized, easy to travel with, and aesthetically pleasing, Glossier’s creation stands alone. It’s spacious enough to hold all of her everyday products.
Polaroid Go Instant Mini Camera
The Polaroid Go is the smallest analog instant camera in the world, measuring just 4.1 inches long, 3.3 inches wide, and 2.4 inches tall. Aside from being a sentimental gift for any woman on your shopping list (who doesn’t love having tangible photos of special memories?), we love how this instant print camera’s size makes it easy to carry.
LARQ Water Bottle
Here’s a fun, albeit cringe-worthy, fact: Reusable water bottles should be cleaned every 12-24 hours. For a woman in your life who definitely doesn’t have time for that, gift the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle. Easy to use and set up, LARQ uses UV-C LED technology to eliminate 99.9999% of bio-contaminates, bacteria, and viruses. The high-tech accessory also gets rid of harmful and odor-causing germs on its own every two hours to keep both the water and bottle fresh.
Dior Lip Glow Oil Color Reviver
$35.00
For a luxe gift that won’t break the bank, turn to Dior’s nourishing and glossy lip oil. Designed to bring out the lip’s natural color, just a single application goes a long way in making lips look and feel more moisturized.
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow
Gift a makeup lover this limited-edition Mystic Eyes eyeshadow palette from Chanel Beauty to win the holidays. Complete with satin-finish hues in earth tones that compliment every skin tone, she’ll be able to mix and match these shades for day-to-night looks.
Malin + Goetz Detox Face Mask
Suitable for all skin types (even very sensitive ones), Malin + Goetz’s 5-minute detox face mask goes to work in soothing, hydrating and brightening skin. If you want to wow her with an at-home spa gift, look no further.
Askanya Haitian Chocolate Bar Mix, Set of 4
This quartet of Haitian chocolate bars is presented so beautifully that chocolate-loving aesthetes might be tempted to frame the wrappers as art.
Jonathan Adler Poodle Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
For the mom, grandma, aunt, etc. who prefers dogs to most people (not completely unfair!), peep these adorable salt and pepper shakers. Their glossy porcelain finish will bring a splash of eclectic glam to her kitchen table.
PYM Original Mood Chews
Made from amino acids and adaptogens, PYM’s Original Mood Chews won’t cure anxiety (nor should they be used as an alternative to getting help), but they do have a calming effect—like the feeling of just having a soothing massage. If your mom, sister, partner, or anyone in your life has a lot on her plate these days, these chews will be a thoughtful gift.
Demelier London The Mini Florence Bag
$425.00
If you guys have a gazillion weddings on the horizon, this clutch handbag will come in handy, literally, as she’ll be able to style this with just about any dress. Thanks to the bag’s removable chain strap, she’ll also be able to wear this more casually as a shoulder bag when she pleases.
Handmade Ceramic Pompom Vase
Handcrafted in Oaxaca, this Barro Negro (black clay) vase has been made with ancestral techniques unique to a small village called San Bartolo. Here, a unique gift befitting any woman in your life who loves minimalist interior design.
Studio Badge Maxi Afriyie Concrete Platter
There are serving platters and then there’s this work of art from Ghanian brand Studio Badge. Handcrafted from Ghanian teak wood and concrete, this piece will make her dinner parties and wine nights all the more delectable.
Estelle Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 6
If decor and wine are two of her favorite things, these antique-inspired stemless glasses are a gift to cherish.
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit Women’s Road Running Shoes
Nike’s new ZoomX running shoes are not only comfy and responsive, but they’re dripping in aesthetic appeal.
Double Soul Low Sock, Pack of 3
Add sunshine to her sock game with eco-friendly brand Doublesoul’s superbly comfortable athletic socks. Suitable for both workouts and wearing with boots, a pair (or set) of these are are a failsafe choice. Plus, Doublesoul socks are unisex in case you want to “borrow” a pair for yourself.
Asket The Cashmere Sweater Light Grey
Asket’s new womenswear collection includes an innovative spin on classic cashmere sweaters. Made exclusively from post-consumer wool in partnership with the crème de la crème of Italian cashmere mills, the Swedish brand’s cashmere sweater is an environmentally-friendly splurge you can feel good about.
Sweaty Betty Power 7/8 Workout Leggings
For a sense of how beloved Sweaty Betty’s cult-loved Power leggings are, note that a pair sells every 60 seconds. Sculpting, flattering, and comfortable enough to accidentally fall asleep in, these are guaranteed to delight any woman in your life who works out.
Tkees The Original Hoodie
If your girlfriend likes to indefinitely keep your hoodies at her house, surprise her with the boxy-fitting one of her dreams from Canadian brand Tkees. A handful of other nude palette-inspired colors are available as well.
Chloé Kiss Small Leather Shoulder Bag
If it’s within your budget, Chloé’s Kiss bag is a luxe gift for the woman you (really, really) love. That’ll be a sentimental gift coming from you because the sculptural hardware is meant to artfully resemble lips. PS: This can be worn as a top handle, crossbody, or shoulder bag, making it a versatile choice.
Violet Rose Malibu Breeze Candlestick Duo
violetroseliving.com
$28.00
If ‘tablescape’ is part of your mom’s lexicon, then this stunning duo of candles is a must. Making these candles all the more special is the fact that they’re handmade by a small business run by two sisters.
Nirvana Threads Capricorn Tarot Tapestry
$24.95
If she likes to know the birth chart order of pretty much everyone she meets, allow us to introduce her to astrology-focused brand Nirvana Threads. Here, one of the brand’s tapestries, which features two goats basking under Saturn (a scene one need not know anything about tarot cards to appreciate).
Karité Hand Cream
Founded by a trio of sisters, Karité’s products are made with refined shea butter sustainably sourced from Ghana. The brand’s nourishing hand cream is ultra-moisturizing and leaves hands feeling smooth and soft for hours. Here, a gift with universal appeal as peak dry hand season will be here before we know it.
Tata Harper Superkind Fortifying Moisturizer
$120.00
Is $120 a lot for a moisturizer? Absolutely. But, this sensitive skin-friendly moisturizer from Vermont-based Tata Harper’s skincare line is that good. The lightweight, ultra-silky formula leaves skin looking feeling more hydrated and dewier in just a single-use. Here, a beauty gift she’s certain to use down to the last drop.
Elago 3-In-1 Charging Hub
If she already owns every tech product under the sun, this convenient charging hub will be a thoughtful gift as it’ll keep her Apple gadgets juiced up and organized. Thanks to its compact design, it should help to free up some space on her nightstand too.
Hyperice Hypervolt
If she loves to train hard, then she’ll appreciate this massage gun from Hypervolt. It offers six different attachments to soothe sore and tight muscles. Plus, it’s quieter than rival guns.
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