Women deserve the freaking world. We know this. But sometimes that's not possible to give. So, instead, here's the next best thing: A list of 80 unique and sentimental gift ideas that’ll make her heart sing, whether you're shopping for birthdays, bachelorettes, graduations, work anniversaries, or a holiday. Tbh, it seems like there's almost always some occasion to shop for, and you never wanna feel like you're stuck in a gift-giving rut. Instead of reaching for the same go-to's (like, ahem, last-minute gift cards), take a dive into this round-up of creative, meaningful gifts for the women in your life. As a profesh shopping editor, I know a thing or two about the best gift ideas for women.
Now, what can you expect to find in this handy-dandy lil gift guide? I've got relaxing, pampering gifts for that person who loves to unwind, cute travel presents for the one who’s always catching flights, plenty of housewarming and hostess gifts, like best-smelling candles, and soooo many pretty fashion pieces. In fact, these prezzies are so good, I wish someone would buy a few for me (jk... but not really).
If any of that sounds like it could work for the special lady in your life, keep scrolling because it's never too early to start your search. After all, no one wants to look for a last-minute gift in a stress-induced haze—or worse, buy a wilted bouquet of flowers from the grocery store.
Treat them to the gift of a good-smelling space. The stone finish on this diffuser is really stylish, and you can snag it in several colors including black, white, eucalyptus, lavender, and cocoa.
Speaking of badass women, Frida Kahlo is an icon, and the artists in your life will have serious heart-eyes over this one-of-a-kind watch. Not to mention, it's water resistant up to 100 feet!
Treat her to this cute carry-all bag for her next getaway. It’s got a ton of room to fit everything she’ll need for a quick trip, including a padded laptop sleeve, multiple interior compartments, and a separate space at the bottom for shoes or dirty laundry.
They may already have a million zodiac necklaces, but do they have a birth flower necklace?! Introduce them to the concept with Rellery's cute birth flower pendants for each month of the year. You can even add on one of the brand's initial pendants or fun symbol charms to further personalize it!
Turn her home into a mini-spa with this luxe facial steamer. It can go from hot to cold to oil control and more with its six settings for a super personalized steam session.
Chances are she’s seen these stunning boxes of long-lasting roses all over social media, and I’m sure she would absolutely love receiving one. When looked after properly, these stunning blooms can last at least a year. You can pick from classic rose colors like red and pink or surprise her with unique hues like yellow, lilac, or even baby blue.
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this pocket-sized safety alarm
She's Birdie The Original Personal Safety Alarm for Women
this pocket-sized safety alarm
She's Birdie The Original Personal Safety Alarm for Women
Give the gift of safety and reassurance with this small but mighty safety alarm. It's super easy to use! To activate the alarm, just remove the top pin and a loud siren and strobe lights will go off. It's also small and compact, so you can bet it'll fit in their pocket, purse, or anywhere else that's discreet and easily reachable.
For the one on your list who's always been interested in getting her birth chart read, get her this stunning book that has 70-plus pages of detailed horoscope analysis.
Okay, I know… this isn’t exactly the sexiest gift to give. But! TBH, anyone would love having a great bidet in their home that’ll leave ‘em feeling fresh and clean after, uh, handling some business. And TUSHY’s bidets, in particular, are super easy to install. The spray nozzle cleans itself before and after every use and it can easily be adjusted to make sure it hits the bum at just the right angle and with the perfect amount of pressure. How’s that for a truly bespoke experience?
Celebrate the best way—with a celebratory glass of champagne, of course! This gift set comes with three small bottles of bubbly and a cute lil flute to toast with.
All right, this heated styling brush is the bee’s knees. There are heated ceramic plates on either side of the bristles to add volume to the roots while keeping the strands polished and straight. Plus, it works on all hair types.
Help her release some muscle tension and de-stress with this handy-dandy massage gun. It comes with three different attachments, has three different speed levels, and is the perfect size to keep in her gym bag or take on the go.
Whether they're a wiz in the kitchen or they're an air fryer girlie trying to up their cooking skills, this ~everything~ pot will rock their world. It can be used to boil, crisp, bake, braise, roast, steam, strain, pour, serve, and even store. They'll never have to deal with a crowded stove again thanks to this bad boy.
The way this SKIMS dress has won the hearts of millions of people... and it's in stock!! (IYKYK, this is almost always selling out.) It looks like a simple black dress, but its cozy stretchy material is unmatched. Plus, it's such a versatile piece that they can style for any type of occasion. You'll be blessing their closet with this one!
Mekita Rivas is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers fashion, culture, and lifestyle. She writes about everything from the best leather totes and books she can't put down to plants, podcasts, and politics. Prior to joining Cosmopolitan, she was a senior contributing fashion editor at PopSugar and Bustle. Her writing has been published in dozens of publications including The New York Times, Vogue, Harper's BAZAAR, Women's Health, Refinery29, and others. She currently splits her time between New York City and Washington, D.C. Follow Mekita on Instagram, where you'll typically find a mix of her snapshots from fashion week and various editor travels.
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics.
Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram.