We might be going out on a limb by saying this, but it’s not as hard to come up with gift ideas for women, coworkers, bosses, sisters (or anyone else on your list) as you might the frantic Google search that led you here might suggest.
If you’re a man who likes living on the edge, you could blindly ransack the nearest department store with less than 48 hours to go until the big day and get it all done with enough time left for a festive pint (at least check out our last-minute gift guide before you head into the mouth of the beast). But finding presents they’ll actually like and not just stuff at the back of the wardrobe? Well, that’s a different beast entirely.
Fortunately, we’ve done most of the legwork this holiday season and rounded up 50 of the best Christmas gifts for her, and the best for you to give to the ladies in your life – whatever their taste and however deep your pockets. You’re welcome.
Best Overall Christmas Gift for Her: Drunk Elephant Skincare Set
Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of the cosmetics brand Drunk Elephant, the important thing is that every woman within a 50-mile radius certainly will have. Dedicated to only using ingredients that directly benefit the skin, this brand is a conscious of only giving the ladies in your life the best-of-the best. And quite frankly, we can’t think of a more generous Christmas gift than goddess-like skin.
Best Organizational Christmas Gift for Her: Bosidu Hanging Toiletry Bag
Though we should all aim to avoid making sweeping generalizations based on gender, there are some that hold water, like the fact that women love having things to put things in and are always on the go. So it’s a good thing that this hanging toiletry bag is sturdy, waterproof, and crush resistant. Inside, there are multiple compartments so she can store her skincare routine, make up, and more without having to shuffle through everything to find the one product she needs. This is both a life saver for her and you.
Best “Old-School” Christmas Gift for Her: A Moleskine Notebook
Don’t let the digital era sully her stationery game. With a stylish notebook, anyone can go old-school with life planning and correspondence but remain firmly in this century by opting for a color pop design. Plus, it’s a lot fancier than another iPhone notification.
Best “Simple, but Necessary” Christmas Gift for Her: Everyday Essential Makeup Brush Kit
Knowing most women, it’s time for the ladies in your life to replace their makeup brushes. Make it easy for them by stuffing this Everyday Essential makeup brush kit in their stockings. Not only will they glow from appreciation, but also from the freshly placed bronzer they were able to expertly apply.
Best Personalized Christmas Gift for Her: Kate Spade Initial Pendant
Nothing says you’re thinking of the special woman in your life quite like a unique pendant with their initial on it. This simple, yet classic, style from Kate Spade will become a regular accessory as the year goes on – and won’t just get added to their collection of jewelry they sometimes wear (but usually just collects dust).
Best Edible Christmas Gift for Her: Miss Maude’s Why Choose Chocolate Bar
A chocolate selection box is never a bad gift (providing the recipient is under the age of eight). For something a little more grown-up, consider this assortment of stylish sugary goods. For your sake, we hope she’s a sharer.
Best Unique Christmas Gift for Her: A Standard Baggu
If there’s one thing anyone can use, it’s a reusable bag – and no one does it better while staying on the edge of the lasted trends than Baggu. With over 78+ options there will be one (or two at an affordable price!), which will go with pretty much everything already in her wardrobe, making it look like you’ve been paying attention all along. Also, bonus points for thinking outside the box and going something a bit more unique than a purse or wallet.
Best Flashy Christmas Gift for Her: UO Heartbeat Makeup Vanity Mirror
Update any shelf with a little love from this heart-shaped LED mirror. The mirror also includes a catch-all dish at the base for jewelry, makeup, or whatever else she might need close at hand. Warning, this gift requires 3 AAA batteries – make sure to pick some up to go with this Christmas gifts for her.
Best Comfy but Cute Christmas Gift for Her: A Roll-Neck Jumper
Sure, every woman likes to get glammed up on Christmas Day, but the day after is all about being as comfy as possible while still digesting that Christmas meal. This ultra-cozy jumper is the ultimate option, and there are bonus points for it making the wearer look incredible too.
Best Fashionable Christmas Gift for Her: Astrology Statement Earrings
Here’s some inside knowledge: statement earrings that allude to astrology and the zodiac have been having a bit of a moment in womenswear. No, seriously. This pair will make her the fashion alpha in the room over the festive season. You’re welcome.
Best Functional Christmas Gift for Her: A Repurposed Patchwork Sari Apron
‘How to buy clothes for women’ is (probably) the most searched-for thing on Google. Well, out of the PG rated ones, anyway. It’s easy to go wrong, so stick with something beautiful and functional, like a nice apron. Here’s half of the puzzle sorted, you’ve got it from here.
Best Last-Minute Christmas Gift for Her: Where The Crawdads Sing
Trust us, on at least one occasion your other half will have considered: “If I died halfway through reading this book, will I look cool?” Answer that question with this read, an amazing and hugely popular novel by Delia Owens, Where The Crawdads Sing. It has also been adapted into a feature-length film, now streaming on Prime Video.
Best Fool-Proof Christmas Gift for Her: A Day’s March Basic T-Shirt
Buying clothes for the opposite sex can be nothing short of a minefield. What’s the difference between straight leg and flare? Why are the buttons back to front? And so on. It’s a pretty steep learning curve for the average guy, but with this simple, stylish T-shirt, it’s impossible to fail.
Best Cozy Christmas Gift for Her: Unrecorded Wool Scarf
Safer than clothing, but more exciting than a gift card, it’s hard to go wrong with a scarf. Skip garish colors and patterns and instead play it safe (and plush) with luxurious merino wool. A guaranteed winner.
Best Adventurous Christmas Gift for Her: A Travel Guide
“Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.” Whether or not this Chinese proverb refers to moany Mary on Trip Advisor, there’s merit in going offline to plan a getaway. Use this book as an excellent way to hint at heading on a worldwide escape. But be warned, it will induce an incurable case of wanderlust so be prepared to stay firm with your word.
Best Anti-Frostbite Christmas Gift for Her: Pair Of Sheepskin Gloves
There’s nothing fashionable about frostbite, making gloves an easy Christmas gift idea year after year. Slightly more stylish than frozen digits are these handsome hand warmers, which are designed with a combination of smooth suede and shiny leather.
Best Edgy Christmas Gift for Her: A Pair of H&M Chelsea Boots
If ever there’s a time for bold Chelsea boots, it’s the festive season. Impress with your newly acquired knowledge by sliding these examples under the tree. Just make sure that you don’t let Father Christmas take all the credit.
Best Boozy Christmas Gift for Her: Tanqueray Gift Set
At some point during the festive season, we all have to spend time with family members we rather wouldn’t. So nothing says “I love you, good luck” like packing her off with some booze to make it through the experience as quickly (and intoxicated) as possible.
Best Romantic Christmas Gift for Her: Unwind Lavender Gift Set
We need to let you in on a secret, fellas: lingerie isn’t just about the stuff you want to see her in. It also covers bedroom accessories that come in useful for getting forty winks, like a nice eye mask, and some soothing aromatherapy that’s guaranteed to deliver eight hours of uninterrupted beauty sleep or for a romantic night together.
Best Funny Christmas Gift for Her: Salty Bitches Adult Coloring Book
Sometimes the best gift is the gift of laughter – and mind numbing coloring! Luckily, the Salty Bitches Vintage Ladies adult coloring book achieves both desired outcomes. Focused on vintage ladies talking trash, this coloring book will let her destress and have a good laugh after a tough day.
Best Design Christmas Gift for Her: A Meditation Cushion
If you haven’t learned by now, it’s paying attention to the little details that earn you big brownie points. If the lady you’re buying for is the kind to stockpile interiors mags, there’s a strong case for this ace vintage-style cushion.
Best Christmas Gift for the Makeup Pro: Fenty Beauty Mini Gloss Set
Ask any woman in the room you’re currently in (we’ll wait) and they’ll tell you that makeup always runs out all at once. So why not be a hero and buy it like that? “A beauty set containing a good few months worth, how did you know?”
Best Christmas Gift for a Tea-Lover: Palais des Thés Teas
Afternoon tea is great and all, but there’s nothing that can’t be made better by a bit of variety. Palais des Thés dedicated gift box comes packing a selection of teas from around the world. Best of all, she won’t even have to leave the comfort of the house to enjoy it.
Best Busy-Body Christmas Gift for Her: Unrecorded Oxford Shirt
With so many social commitments to battle through, day-to-night dressing becomes a real possibility during December. Give her the right armor to make it through them all in the form of a top that can slot neatly under a jacket during the day before riding solo.
Best Designer Christmas Gift for Her: Chanel Chance Fragrance
Chanel No. 5 has been a men’s gifting go-to for decades, but now there’s a new bottle in town. The French label’s latest fragrance in 15 years, the equally floral and angelic Chance is being tipped to take the crown, so get it while you can.
Best Christmas Gift for Fiancè: Mejuri Layered Necklace
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but a simple stripped-back necklace is a lifelong companion and the perfect gifts for a girlfriend – or better yet a fiancé, who already has the bling on her finger that will compliment the bling around her neck. Better yet, not only will you have snapped up something she’ll wear on the regular, you won’t need an oligarch’s pay packet to slip this into her stocking.
Best Luxury Christmas Gift for Her: Designer Lingerie
Underwear doesn’t have to be an afterthought, especially at Christmas. In fact, use the occasion to splash out and we guarantee it’ll be all that’s on your mind. Just don’t let her open it in front of the in-laws.
Best Beauty Christmas Gift for Her: PMD Smart Facial Cleansing Brush
With its supersonic powers, a facial cleansing brush will help to dislodge all the festive glitter, Christmas cake, and robin red lipstick that’s on her face. It’s pretty good at tackling dirt, pollution, and impurities the rest of the year, too.
Best Winter Christmas Gift for Her: H&M Long Puffer Coat
Knowing which coat to wear for Boxing Day drinks is tricky. On the one hand, she might only see those people from school once a year so will want to look nice. On the other, it’s going to be bloody freezing so she’ll want to wrap up warm. Help a sister out by getting a puffer jacket; it’s the sartorial equivalent of killing two birds.
Best “Everyday Use” Christmas Gift for Her: Madewell Jeans
They might not be flashy or rare, but a strong pair of denim is just about the best gift you can get anyone – the most versatile of all style items and one that never (and we mean never) goes out of fashion. And if you’re buying jeans, do it right with a pair of Madewell denim.
Best Christmas Gift for The Lazy Girl: Neutrale Lounge Pants
Socks, pants, and PJs may be the mainstays of Christmas, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Just take these perfect natural dyed lounge pants as an example. Comfiness done right.
Best Christmas Gift for the Fashion-Obsessed: Photography Coffee Table Book
An essential read for any fashion-obsessed member of your female flock, Wonderland recounts and anthologizes Annie Leibovitz work throughout her expansive career. With a foreword written by none other than Anna Wintour herself and over 350 images of everyone from Rihanna to Nancy Pelosi, this book is likely to peak everyone’s interest.
Best Insta-Worthy Christmas Gift for Her: Compact Camera
Got a snap-happy sister or a camera-obsessed cousin? Get them the kit to become an Instagram sensation, namely a point-and-shooter film camera with automatic focusing. Double taps for days.
Best Christmas Gift for Mom: Monofore Square Watch
If you’re a man who owns a watch, you’ll know it’s more than just a time teller; it’s an extension of your personal style. And you know who taught you style? Probably your mother. So take your cues from her wardrobe and buy her a timepiece that shows you appreciate all the lessons she has taught you.
Best Foodie Christmas Gift for Her: Bella Cucina Italian Antipasti Basket Gift Set
Luxury hamper-maker Bella Cucina has put together something a bit different from the festive season – a collection of top-quality snacking goodies for you to graze on between your big Crimbo meals. This would keep even the grumpiest of family members happy if the electricity goes out.
Best Christmas Gift for the Lipstick lover: M.A.C Lip Kit
When it comes to buying makeup online, rather than take your changes with a trip to Sephora, you want an expert name you can put your trust in. Mac is that name, which means after you’ve parted with the cash, all that’s left to do is simply sit back and take all the credit.
Best Relaxing Christmas Gift for Her: NuFACE Petite Facial Toning Device
Sending a loved one to the spa is nice and all, but it’ll set you back a fair whack. For the same price, you could buy this dinky device, which uses microcurrent technology to provide a five-minute facial at home, making it the gift that keeps on giving.
Best Smelling Christmas Gift for Her: A Niche Fragrance
We can’t think of a single woman who would turn her nose up at a new scent to wear while wolfing down Sunday dinner. Just make sure it’s right for the season, that means shaping citrus notes for fragrances described as aromatic and sensual.
Best Blowout Christmas Gift for Her: The Dyson Hair Dryer
Unless your other half is Amber Rose, there’s a fair chance she obsesses over her hair. Pick up Dyson’s ground-breaking hair dryer, which uses air multiplier technology to speed up the process, and there’s a (slight) chance she’ll be ready faster. A gift for you, too.
Best Indulgent Christmas Gift for Her: Kate Somerville At-Home Facial
Days (if not weeks) of over-indulgence can take their toll on the face. Give the gift of recovery with a batch of smart skincare saviors designed to reverse the damage. You’ll likely save a pretty penny buying them together, too.
Best Therapeutic Christmas Gift for Her: Therabody Mini Massage Gun
Life right now is hectic and all over the place, so a great Christmas gift for her is giving her the chance to blast some of the stress-induced knots away. Introducing: Therabody’s Mini Massage gun. A little less intimidating than the regular size gun, this massage gun still packs quite the massaging punch, helping to promote muscle healing, relaxation, and other great benefits.
Best Christmas Gift for the Wine Mom: Electric Corkscrew
Wine is the sweet nectar of the holidays, and giving the gift of wine accessibility is never the wrong answer. Help nourish her soul by gifting her with an electric corkscrew and charging station. Not only will you avoid the hand cramping, but there is a much lower chance that the cork will break into the wine – and trust us, no one wants that.
Best Bathroom Christmas Gift for Her: Super-Plush Bathrobe
We all know the scene: A woman emerges from the bathroom post shower or bath, hair wrapped in a towel, wrapped in a plush bathrobe, and there may even be a pair of slippers on their feet. It’s the picture of ultimate relaxation, and you can help make that fantasy a reality for your woman with by gifting her at least the plush bathrobe part. This Brooklinen robe would be perfect.
Best Fitness Christmas Gift for Her: An Apple Watch
With the latest Apple watch series now out, now is the time to get your fitness loving lady (or sister or even mother) the ultimate fitness tracker. With powerful health capabilities, including an ECG and blood oxygen sensor, she can track her workouts, sleep and mindfulness on her wrist – and look stylish doing so.
Best Christmas Gift for a Wanna-be Plant Mom: Sill Snake Plant
This may be a hard truth to swallow, but not everyone is cut out to be a successful plant mom. Luckily, there are some plants that are much easier to take care of than others. Enter the Snake Plant, which needs very little light and water to survive. All she has to do is stick it in a spot that receives natural light, remember to water it every few days, and eureka! She’s a plant mom.
Most Useful Christmas Gift for Her: Wireless Charging Station
There’s just so many appliances nowadays to keep track of – and most of them need their own separate charger. This means a smart Christmas gift for her would be a wireless charging station, so she could charge all her devices together and not have to shuffle through wires upon wires to get what she needs. The Courant Catch 3 is the perfect model to; stylish leather covers a sleek tray that holds everything your lady needs to be a boss all day long, while also helping to keep her life more organized.
Best Christmas Gift for the Woman With Chronic Headaches: Ice Roller
While also providing benefits for the skin, an ice roller can also do wonders for headaches and tension in the face. So if you have an overworked, extremely stressed out lady in your life who is looking for at least 5 minutes of peace, this stocking stuffer is the gift for her.
Best Workplace Christmas Gift for Her: Cashmere Cardigan
If your lady works in an office, odds are she has an office sweater to keep her warm because office spaces are simply too cold all the time. Ensure that she stays sleek and stylish by gifting her with a a cashmere cardigan. Not only will she think of you when she’s snuggled up at her desk, but it will be a fashion win. This cardigan is also perfect for your mother and grandmother who always complain that it is too cold out.
Best Fickle Christmas Gift for Her: Perfume Subscription
If your lady is still trying to figure out her signature scent, help make the process easier by signing her up for a Scentbird subscription plan. Not only does it start off with a quiz to help pinpoint exactly what she is interested in, but then it sends the curated designer fragrance to your door with enough sprays to last you until your next box. That is one way to test some different fragrances!
Best Artisanal Christmas Gift for Her: Ice Cream Maker
Out of all the women you may know, one of them is probably a huge fan of homemade everything. Freshly baked cookies, homemade sauces, and yes, even freshly churned, self-made ice cream. Indulge in this delicious quirk by gifting them with an ice cream maker this Christmas, and everyone will benefit. Do I hear calls for seconds?
Best Christmas Gift for The Hat Lover: Carhartt Beanie
With over 100,000 positive reviews, this beanie is the winter must have. Keep her head warm and stylish with this easy, laid-back, and casual gift. From a neutral navy to a bright orange neon look, there is a color for every personality or style.
Best Christmas Gift for The Anxious One: Weighted Blanket
Have an anxious lady in your life? A weighted blanket may be just what she needs – and we are talking about a stylish version. The Bearaby weighted blanked is made of natural eucalyptus fibers that have a cooling effect and also wicks away moisture while you sleep. You can choose between 15, 20 and 25 pounds, but probably start off at the lowest weight to see how she likes it!
Best Chef-Inspired Christmas Gift for Her: Cookware Set
If she’s a pro in the kitchen, she needs cookware that will keep up. The Copper Set from Material Kitchen is one set that will certainly pick up what she’s throwing down in the kitchen. Help the next Julia Child find her calling by buying this Christmas gift for her.
Best Caffeine-Addiction Christmas Gift for Her: Matcha Making Set
If she’s buying at least three Matcha drinks a day, then a Matcha making set for Christmas is just what she needs. The CHAQI Match set specifically comes with everything she needs to create her morning matcha. It comes with a bamboo whisk, the whisk-holder, the tea scoop and a beautiful ceramic bowl for mixing. Say goodbye to overpriced lattes in the morning!
Best Christmas Gift for the Germaphobe: Jewellry Cleaner
We get it – after a while of wearing jewellry every day, it can get a bit faded, dingy, and even a little dirty. Help keep your lady’s jewellry in tip-top shape with a Jewellry cleaner that uses sonic waves and tap water to restore rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to their former glory, while also giving it a gentle clean.
Best Christmas Gift for the Woman Always on Her Feet: Foot Massager
Fellas, the special lady in your life deserves a foot massage – but we also understand you may not want to be the masseuse in this situation. Solve both problems by investing in an automated foot massager this Christmas. She will love you for buying it, she will be relaxed, and you can reap the benefits without having to do the manual work.
Best Bath Christmas Gift for Her: Bath Bomb Set
Another way to relax this holiday season? Bath bombs. If you have a lady in your life that loves her alone time in the bath, this is the perfect gift for her. What’s even better is that you can customize scents and benefits to fit what she needs, which will show that you truly care.
Best Eyewear Christmas Gift for Her: Blue Light Glasses
Odds are, if she is scrolling constantly through her phone or spending more than 8 hours a day on her laptop, she needs blue light glasses. Help her see the benefits of keeping her eyes healthy by dropping a pair in her stocking this Christmas.
Best Sweet Tooth Christmas Gift for Her: Chockaholic Survival Subscription
A box of chocolates? Already been done. Getting a whole chocolate subscription delivered to her door every month? Now that’s a gift. She’ll even receive add ons like chocolate-covered nuts or even chocolate-covered potato chips as part of the subscription. Let’s just say that is a gift that keeps on giving.
Best Work-From-Home Christmas Gift for Her: Home Office Lap Desk
Do you know anyone who is working mostly from home? A perfect Christmas gift for her would be a Lap desk. Not only will you help the lady in your life from suffering due to chronic work slouch, but it will help keep her space organized. Also, it’s cute!
How to Choose the Best Christmas Gift For Her
When it comes to choosing the best gift for her this Christmas, you will have to look at a few things.
Who
Who are you buying the gift for? Your girlfriend, wife, fiancé? Your mother, sister, aunt, grandma? An elderly neighbor who was more like a grandma to you? Depending on your relationship to the person, your gift will have to be appropriate.
Price
While you can’t put a price tag on love (it’s the thought that counts right?), depending on what you want to give and your budget, you will have to make sure to look at prices before putting in your credit card details.
Their Likes and Dislikes
Finally, what does this lady like and dislike? What do you know about them? What do they need in their lives? Where do they work? What do they do for fun? Once you have these answers, finding the perfect gift will be a no-brainer.
FAQ
What do women want for Christmas?
Women can want a range of things, from beauty products and makeup to kitchen supplies and the latest technological innovations. Once you know what the specific lady you know wants for Christmas, or at least likes and dislikes, narrowing down options will be a lot easier.
However, you definitely can’t go wrong with self-care products, beauty products, makeup, and clothes.
What’s a good Christmas gift for a girl crush?
If you have a major crush on a girl, the best gift to get her is something you know she will really like and shows that you’ve been listening. It could be her favorite brand of eyeliner, a plushie of her favorite cartoon character, a chocolate subscription that is full of all her favorite treats – the options are endless!