25 Gifts for Girlfriends That Take the Stress Out of Shopping
Finding the best gift for your girlfriend can be daunting. Depending on how long you've been together and what the occasion is—maybe it's your first holiday together or a milestone birthday—she may have different expectations.
As with all gifts for women—you definitely want to strike a balance between thoughtful and unique, while keeping her personality and interests in mind. Make sure you're thinking more from her viewpoint than your own, and try to remember details of the relationship or special memories when brainstorming.
A great place to start is with our roundup of the best gifts for girlfriends in 2021, no matter if you're shopping for a birthday, life milestone, Christmas gift, stocking stuffers, Hanukkah present, or just to say "I love you."
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Rainbow Chime Duo
For the girlfriend who needs a lot more zen in her life, these handmade stoneware chimes sound as beautiful as they look.
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Fringed Pocket Scarf
You can never have too many pockets—and this luxuriously oversized knit scarf has two very roomy pockets at the ends, perfect for keeping hands warm or holding essentials.
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Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch
This elevated, artful wall decor serves a practical purpose—she can hang jewelry from its branches to store and display her favorites.
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Cashmere Knitted Top
Trade in her basic T-shirt for this luxe Mongolian cashmere top—which comes in bright and fun shades (along with more classic grays and blacks).
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Le Creuset Dutch Oven
Le Creuset cookware is beautiful and built to last—so it's the perfect gift for the girlfriend who's a serious cook. Opt for a bold and bright color she'll love—or even a fun themed design like Harry Potter.
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Tayto Potato Heated Slippers
For the girlfriend who always has cold feet, these cute and cozy slippers plug into any USB port so she can step into hot potato comfort all winter long.
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Get It Together File Folder
A great gift for a girlfriend who likes to organize? Try this cheerful file folder, which fans out origami-style to reveal folders perfect for holding photographs, swatches, or even making stashing tax receipts a lot more fun.
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Raw Gemstone Necklace
A stylish take on the classic birthstone necklace—these feature unique rough stones for a more natural look. Just be sure to double-check her birth month and the coordinated birthstone for a personalized present she'll adore.
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Therapy Dough
Hey, it's been a rough year. We could all use a little something that soothes. This therapy dough comes embedded with soothing essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus, so playing with it can give you a relaxing sensory experience.
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Coach Alie Camera Bag With Quilting
For the girlfriend who's always dropping her phone, get her a gift that's equal parts pretty and practical: a leather phone case with a crossbody chain. From Coach, this bag also comes with slots for credit cards, keys, and other necessities, so she'll have everything she needs without having to carry a heavy purse—and she can carry this cute bag by its top handle or an included crossbody strap.
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Phenomenal Woman Pro Science Pro Dolly Crewneck Sweatshirt
Celebrate her passion for science, sanity, and Dolly Parton with this cozy sweatshirt, which is made to be oversized and roomy for maximum comfort.
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Gardenuity Culinary Herb Garden Kit With Plants
Kickstart her home-grown herb efforts with this convenient kit, which has everything she needs to start growing herb plants (curated to suit her location and climate) on a fire escape, balcony, or terrace.
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Rituals + Ceremony Art Trays
Dishwasher-safe, food-contact approved, and completely gorgeous, these birch trays will quickly become a hosting must-have, a pretty organizer, or a piece of decor (or all three). Four colorful designs are available, so you can pick the tray that best suits her style.
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Baublebar Liza Earring Kit
Hint: you can never go wrong with getting her some adorable jewelry. Take note of what type of jewelry she typically wears—necklaces, earrings, rings?—as well as the style she gravitates towards—chunky hoops or dainty studs? No matter her signature look, you'll find options to match at Baublebar, like this Liza 18K Huggie Hoop Earring Kit, with five different styles of hoops. (Shh...she never has to know they were affordable, too.)
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Once Upon a Book Club Box
If your girlfriend is an avid reader, get her a subscription to a book club unlike any other. Each month, she'll receive a newly released fiction novel, plus three to five small wrapped gifts marked with page numbers. When she gets to that page in the book, she can unwrap each gift to help bring the story to life. There are also dates for live virtual discussions with other readers for her to join the digital book club.
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Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Bundle
Silk pillowcases are known to be beneficial for hair and skin—plus they feel undeniably luxurious. This set from Brooklinen comes with both a silk pillowcase and eye mask, guaranteeing she'll get her best night's sleep ever.
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Bathtime Essentials Wine Holder
Help her keep her Chardonnay close at hand as she soaks in the tub with a wine glass holder. It's a gift that's sure to make her chuckle, but it's no joke she'll use it frequently. Crafted from wood and beach stones, the design is minimal and stylish.
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Bolé Road Textiles Pouches
No matter if your girlfriend uses this handwoven pouch to stash colored pencils or cosmetics, this clutch will make it easy for her to grab what she needs and toss it into her purse or backpack. This is a gift that will help her stay organized in style.
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Rothy's Point Flats
Meghan Markle swears by Rothy's flats, so we can pretty much guarantee your girlfriend will feel like a royal walking around in her own pair—or if not a Duchess exactly, she'll at least feel comfortable and look good. The Point is a particularly chic design, and the style looks great in understated solids as well as the bolder, multi-colored patterns, like the leopard Big Cat and Python prints.
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Mistaken Lyrics Coasters
Show your GF how in-tune you are with her by gifting her these cheeky cork coasters featuring famous lyrics gone wrong, including one that reads "sweet dreams are made of cheese." The coasters are really a gift that keeps giving, too, because the more bubbly you drink, the funnier they'll get.
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Vitruvi Porcelain Essential Oil Diffuser
Give the gift of a spa-like atmosphere in her home with Vitruvi's beautiful essential oil diffuser. Not only will the aromatic essential oil-infused steam help create a soothing and warm environment, the ceramic vase-shaped device will add a chic decor element when sitting on a bedroom shelf or placed out on the living room coffee table. Choose from three easy-to-match colors.
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Buffalo Games Chronology
We may live in a tech-obsessed society, but nothing beats the classic fun of a good ol' fashioned game. Chronology will bring out the history buff in your girlfriend, challenging her and her friends to place quirky and thought-provoking trivia facts in the right timeline. (Do you know which came first between the invention of mayonnaise and decaffeinated coffee?) It's a great game to pack for family reunions, girl trips, or work events, but can even be played with just two players for an epic date night showdown.
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Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine
Coffee lovers will appreciate the ability to brew their own fine blends of espresso right from their own kitchens rather than spending money every morning. As one of the best-selling espresso makers on Amazon, reviewers love how easy the DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine is to use and clean and how tasty the drinks come out. One happy shopper even says, "it makes, I think, some of the best tasting espresso and coffee that I've ever had."
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Anker PowerCore Portable Charger
Give the gift of a never-dying phone this Christmas with one of the best-selling portable chargers on Amazon. With over 16,000 reviews, customers rave about how quickly Anker's PowerCore charges their phones, tablets, and Bluetooth speakers back to full battery, as well as the little device's ability to juice up multiple devices before it needs to be recharged itself.
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TonyMoly Mask Sheet Set
From beloved Korean beauty brand TonyMoly, this set of 10 hydrating sheet masks will help her keep her face moisturized and soft this winter, repairing the damage of irritating wind and low temperatures. Whether she's looking to kick her skincare routine up a notch or already a products connoisseur, this K-beauty set will be the hydrating boost her skin needs.