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Editor-Approved Gifts for Wives Christmas 2025
You’ve successfully shopped for your mom, sister, cousin, in-laws, and kids, but the woman of your dreams — your wife, of course! — remains an enigma in the gifting department. You vaguely remember what she wanted, like, five months ago, but chances are the lady has safely moved onto something completely different by now: going from having a Dyson AirWrap at the top of her list to wanting nothing more than a pair of embroidered jeans, say, or the sauna blanket she keeps seeing on her FYP.
We’re certified shopaholics around here, so you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to get into the mindset of “what women want,” Nancy Meyers–style, and make sure your wife has a Christmas to remember. We’ll be highlighting tried-and-tested classics, like luxury candles, flower delivery options, and the kinds of designer handbags that are equipped to last a lifetime with proper care. But you’ll also find some truly unique holiday gifts in this roundup, like a family recipe journal for immortalizing precious meals made together.
Our biggest piece of advice? Ponder her passions and what she does in her day-to-day. If your wife’s head over heels for the fam’s new rescue puppy, she’ll appreciate nothing than a Polo Ralph Lauren pet carrier that can be leveled up with Fido’s name debossed in foil. And if she’s always topping up her cup of coffee, a bean subscription will fuel her in more ways than one. Is she a mom-to-be? You can’t go wrong with an early push present — and we’d be remiss not to point you to a gold locket from the Taylor Swift–approved brand jewelry brand Catbird, which can be engraved with the baby’s first initial (if you’ve already got that figured out) and hold inside a teeny version of your ultrasound scan (!!). These creative gift ideas for wives will signal that you’ve put true thought into celebrating her, and women love a thoughtful husband.
Once you’ve settled on a spot-on present, the next step is making sure it arrives on time for Yuletide. Retailers like Amazon and Nordstrom guarantee speedy delivery, ensuring you’ll have the surprise ready to wrap up and place under the tree. Otherwise, the two weeks we have left before the holiday comes knocking should (in most cases) be enough time for other brands to ship and deliver their goods.
Below, the most in-demand gifts for wives this year, whether she loves a self-care pamper sesh, is the most stylish person you’ve ever laid eyes on, or is always looking to expand her makeup routine.
As for what you’ll be getting after all is said and done? The “Spouse of the Year” award, and then some.
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Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Charms
A Coach Tabby bag is never a bad idea for the holidays, as it’s something every woman has definitely added to her “Saved” tab at some point but most likely has not jumped the gun on investing in quite yet. In other words, she’ll love you forever when she takes the wrapping paper off this Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Charms, which saves you from having to shop for stocking stuffer–worthy bag baubles on Coach’s site. The slouchy slinger, after all, is already loaded with the most iconic charms from the label, like its fuzzy teddy bear and top-selling Cherry Bag Charm. Even Santa wouldn’t be able to come up with a gift idea this chic.
Price upon publish date of this article: $995
Lilly Pulitzer x Disney Eleni Dress
Lilly Pulitzer‘s latest is a darling Disney collection, which unveils a new, vivid print called Mickey’s Island Escapade and will allow your wife to match with her mini-me (the drop also features pullovers and shorts for kids). This Eleni Dress is a half-zip style made from a breathable terry knit, and we personally can’t stop staring at those Mickey and Minnie motifs: interspersed with palm trees, suns, and other signifiers of Lilly’s enchanting, tropical world. She’ll pack it for every vacation from hereon out.
Price upon publish date of this article: $178
On Cloud 6 Sneaker
On’s betselling Cloud 6 silhouette is a white sneaker for women that doles out all-day comfort while looking good enough to wear under a dress. What she’ll love here? The brand’s signature Zero-Gravity CloudTec cushioning (your wife will be walking on clouds, trust us), a reengineered opening that’s inclusive of wider feet, and a no-tie lace system for slip-on-and-go ease. She’s got places to be and no time to waste.
Price upon publish date of this article: $160
Trade Coffee Subscription
If her guilty pleasure is sitting down in the morning with a steaming, fragrant cup of java, don’t get her yet another mug (please). Instead, pamper your wife with a gift that truly keeps on giving: a monthly coffee subscription from Trade, which sources only the best of the best across the country and has the element of discovery at the heart of its business. Will her new favorite brew be a regenerative organic blend from Floyd, Virginia, or a sweet-and-smooth one from the Cambridge-based Broadsheet Coffee Roasters? Only time will tell. (On-sale gift subscriptions start at $30 for one month and go up to $198 for a whole year of sumptuous flavors.)
Price upon publish date of this article: $30 for one month
Béis x Chipotle The Large Check-In Roller
Two unlikely partners, Shay Mitchell’s luggage brand Béis and Chipotle, have just dropped a collection of travel essentials, and if her go-to meal involves carne asada and black beans, your wife needs to own this roller suitcase. With an exterior that mimics a foil-wrapped burrito, it’s durable, has 360-degree wheels, and is every overpacker’s saving grace (cheers to those organizational pockets and space-saving compression straps).
Price upon publish date of this article: $378
Madewell Sculpted Chunky Bangle
Yes, Madewell is behind celeb-vetted denim, as well as modern wardrobe staples like button-ups, striped tees, and bucket totes. But it also makes jewelry, which your wifey will be overjoyed to spot inside her stocking in a few weeks. Let us introduce you to the label’s Sculpted Chunky Bangle: a plated, recycled brass beaut whose organic, fluid shape will bless her wrist… like your engagement ring is blessing her finger as we speak.
Price upon publish date of this article: $65
Alt. Fragrances Crystal Perfume
Women contain multitudes, which means you might’ve heard her say that she doesn’t want you spending big bucks this year… all while eyeing the famous, three-figure Baccarat Rouge 540 fragrance from Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Let those things coexist with this scent from Alt. Fragrances: a developer of top-rated alternatives to the world’s most famous, coveted, and pricey perfumes. Its Crystal selection is, indeed, a pitch-perfect imitation of Baccarat Rouge 540, punctuated by an intoxicating combination of jasmine, saffron, and cedarwood. Don’t think of it as a dupe; instead, treat the Alt. Fragrances women’s extrait de parfum as a must-have buy that she’ll start incorporating into her getting-ready routine in no time.
Price upon publish date of this article: $39
Anastasia Beverly Hills Sculpt Like a Pro Set
All hail Anastasia Beverly Hills, a brand whose viral brow products were used by everyone from the Kardashians to Oprah. Little do you (or your wife) know, Anastasia Beverly Hills has diversified beyond brows and now sells hot-on-TikTok foundations, concealers, setting sprays, and even contour sticks. Let her enjoy all this, and more, as part of the Sculpt Like a Pro Set, which also comes with a stylish makeup bag that she’ll be thrilled to use at home and during trips.
Price upon publish date of this article: $95
VRAI The Devotion Band
The Devotion Band from VRAI, a fine jewelry brand who’s actually the first certified zero-emission diamond producer, is something that will make your devotion to her tangible (and wearable!). With its glimmering, round, VRAI-created diamonds embedded in an 18-karat yellow-gold band, the piece will bring instant sophistication to her ring stack. And while you’re at it (because the best things come in threes), grab VRAI’s Eternity Hoop earrings and glittering Tennis Bracelet to round out her look with what everyone knows to be a girl’s best friend.
Price upon publish date of this article: $900
Fresh Sends The Pasta Night Send Flowery Delivery
Fresh Sends is one of the hottest flower delivery services on the market right now, leaving “unmemorable fruit baskets or laser-etched trinkets” in the rearview mirror. The assorted blooms in The Pasta Night Send come wrapped in branded newspaper, and she’ll also find them resting in a bright-hued box, alongside what we think are the package’s main events: farfalle pasta, Grazia’s extra virgin olive oil, and a sauce spoon for cheffing it up in the kitchen (make a date night out of it!) while breathing in the bouquet’s utterly fresh aroma.
Price upon publish date of this article: $118
Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Scented Candle
If you’re still stumped on what to surprise her with, you can never go wrong with a premium candle from Jo Malone. This Peony & Blush Suede offering is feminine and fresh, capable of breathing spring’s vitality into her otherwise winter-coded abode. With its invigorating top note of red apple, burning the candle in the bedroom or on the fireplace mantel will turn every last space into a sensual sanctuary.
Price upon publish date of this article: $82
Coach Outlet Nolita 19 With Cherry Print
Get acquainted with another It-girl-approved bag — the Nolita, sold by Coach’s more budget-friendly counterpart Coach Outlet. Compact and made for nights on the town that require nothing more than her phone and keys (you’re paying, duh), this particular iteration is also adorned by sequined cherries. Because her presence in your life is the cherry on top of every day, even the boring ones.
Price upon publish date of this article: $109
Stanley The Cheers & Cheer Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler
If she doesn’t own a Stanley cup yet, what are you waiting for? This special-edition release for the holidays comes in a Birch Woodgrain finish that makes it aligned with all things quiet luxury. Known for its ability to keep her go-to sip ice-cold all day, the Stanley Flowstate Tumbler will become inseparable from your wife and her cupholder (which it fits, thanks to that intentionally narrowed base). Let double-wall vacuum insulation be hers to enjoy in 2026 by scoring the new arrival which won’t stay on online shelves for too long, if history is any indication.
Price upon publish date of this article: $50
Papier Family Recipes Photo Recipe Journal
If she spends more time by a simmering pot (willingly) than her desk, get your wife Papier’s Family Recipes Photo Recipe Journal. Its purpose is pretty self-explanatory: to capture your own family’s most outstanding dishes and detail how to make them, so that your kids will be able to replicate all of it in due time. You’re totally in control of how the bespoke find’s cover is going to turn out looking — right down to the font and central photo. There’s enough space within the journal’s silky pages for over 80 recipes, and it also notes handy measurements and conversions (the last thing she needs is a struggle to remember how many grams are in an ounce).
Price upon publish date of this article: $33.15
Calpak Crossbody Diaper Bag in Hazelnut
If your wife is expecting, a special, fit-for-moms holiday gift is definitely in the cards this year. We love the pictured Calpak diaper bag because, well, it doesn’t look like a diaper bag. The stylish crossbody is water-resistant, has many a pocket for all the tchotchkes that come with having a kid (gear up), and can seamlessly attach to a stroller, courtesy of the complimentary straps that are included in the purchase. Because parenthood and her elevated aesthetic should not be mutually exclusive.
Price upon publish date of this article: $148
Mother The Dodger Flood Jeans
Believe us, she’s heard of Mother’s top-quality denim before — flaunting designs (and accompanying names) that are nothing short of avant-garde and worthy of your hard-earned dollars. The rigid Dodger Flood is a straight-leg style with some looseness to it, attractive fading at the knees, and back-pocket embroidery spotlighting a tiger and a vibrant bird. If your wife’s sartorial equations lean more cool-girl casual, she’ll start matching these jeans to bulky knitwear and long-sleeved bodysuits as soon as she receives them for Xmas.
Price upon publish date of this article: $320
HigherDose Infrared V4 Sauna Blanket
The wife who treats weekly sweat sessions as nonnegotiables will be over the moon when she unrolls HigherDose’s Infrared Sauna Blanket on December 25. Sauna blankets — a trending product category, akin to the best at-home saunas — use infrared heat to raise your internal body temperature, ultimately aiding in better blood circulation, relaxation, and deeper sleep. We tested this baby out in 2023, by the way, and still use it to this day. Your wife’s hot; gift her something even hotter.
Price upon publish date of this article: $699
Polo Ralph Lauren Pet Carrier
At this point, the family pooch has usurped your spot in her heart. (It is what it is.) Honor her canine obsession with this just-launched product at Mark & Graham — a Ralph Lauren pet bag that’s preppy as can be, crafted out of durable cotton canvas, and upgrades this material with antique gold hardware plus vintage leather. Is Spot under 17 pounds? He’ll be able to jump in with ease… and you can even deboss his name on the front of the carrier (because he’s used to living the good life).
Price upon publish date of this article: $550
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro LED Face Mask
Solawave’s recently released Wrinkle Retreat Pro LED Face Mask is its “most advanced skin care innovation yet,” according to the red-light therapy brand. Delivering four wavelengths, the LED gadget targets wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and redness, while being portable, lightweight, and subsequently travel-friendly. All she needs to spare is three minutes every day in order to start witnessing the hands-free tool’s powers firsthand. Happy, glowing wife = happy life. You know how it goes.
Price upon publish date of this article: $399
Catbird Dollhouse Oval Gold Locket
T. Swift was spotted wearing Catbird’s Catbird Love Knot Gold Signet Ring after her latest album went live, and though the jewelry piece (which also made an appearance on “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” if those words mean anything to you) is an absolute stunner, we want to point your attention to something your wife can wear on her neck. The Dollhouse Oval Gold Locket is an heirloom-worthy pick through and through; its 14-karat yellow-gold composition can also be taken up a notch by way of custom engraving, be it with the word “Darling” or with the first letter of her, and your, last name. Ordering the gem by 12 p.m. on December 19 guarantees delivery by Christmas Eve. You’re welcome.
Price upon publish date of this article: $448
Seenlast Candle Warmer
This candle accessory is a genius gift idea for the ladies who love to keep that wax burning all day long. Rather than having anything to do with lighting a wick, this tool actually warms said wax to waft the candle’s scent throughout the home. Not only is it a safer option for those with children and pets, but the “Amazon’s Choice” item is also here to make her most-loved votives last longer. A timer option grants the freedom of turning it on and forgetting about it, all while that elegant glass lampshade pays dividends in pure looks. Soot- and flame-free candle enjoyment — coming right up!
Price upon publish date of this article: $25.98
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Meet the Author
Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on gift-worthy products across fashion, beauty, and home that will please even the pickiest of people.
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