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The Best Gifts for Women, According to Dudes Who Are Really Trying Here

The Best Gifts for Women, According to Dudes Who Are Really Trying Here

The best gifts for women—no matter the occasion—abide by the same wisdom: Shop from her wishlist, not her to-do list. What makes her tick? Is it dabbing on lotions and potions to optimize her skin care routine? Is she a self-proclaimed homebody who wants to be surrounded by beautiful things? Does she have a couple of hobbies in mind for 2025 that you can tee her up for? Give it some thought, and then start to scroll. We’re here to help with some thoughtful gift ideas for all kinds of women: niche niceties and gift sets no matter what your budget is, the latest and greatest from brands like ZIIP and Dyson, and old-faithful staples in cashmere and silk to suit the season. Here, an assortment of some of the best gifts for women at every price point.

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The Best Gifts for Women, According to GQ

The Little Watch With a Big Presence 

Seiko Seiko Women’s Leather Essentials Watch

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The Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Fragrance Kit

D.S. & DURGA Deluxe Box Set

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The Hand-Softening Treatment

Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment

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Big Sur After Rain
The Cozy Season Candle

D.S. & DURGA Big Sur After Rain

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The Ultimate Matcha Set

Fellow Matcha Set

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In This Guide

The Best Style Gifts

COS

Belted Double-Faced Wool Long Coat

A beautiful warm coat is the greatest gift you can give the woman in your life as we enter a brutally cold winter.

Aritzia

Plush Cashmere Oversized V-Neck Sweater

One of Aritzia’s most popular cashmere items, this heavyweight sweater has a fit that’s universally beloved no matter who’s wearing it.

Mejuri

Charlotte Hoops

Earrings are a great way to a woman’s heart, and Mejuri’s Charlotte hoops add a nice bit of texture to what would already be a great piece of jewelry.

Troubador

Apex Everyday Tote

This tote offers pockets galore and she’s sure to use it every day as its name implies—especially since it’s so convenient and stylish to use.

& Daughter

& Daughter Fionn Cashmere Foulard

In: this cute, hand-linked, hand-finished cashmere scarf. Out: Chilly necks.

Gap

Gap Heavyweight French Terry Oversized Zip Hoodie

We can’t promise she won’t keep stealing yours, but we can promise she’ll love this oversized zip hoodie from Gap.

Buck Mason

Buck Mason Featherweight Silk Cashmere L/S Crew

You can never go wrong with cashmere.

Still Here

Still Here Snap Collar Sweater

If she doesn’t already have a rollneck sweater, that’s on you. Remedy that with this snap-collar number from Still Here.

Silphium

Silphium Sling Bag

An endlessly adjustable pebbled black cowhide sling bag is just what the doctor ordered.

Emily Dawn Long

Emily Dawn Long Jeff’s Shirt

Buttoned-up corporate chic? Check. Dad-core going out top? Also check.

Comme Si

La Boxer Classica

Breathable, sustainable silk boxers are the ultimate lounge-around-the-house bottoms, full stop.

Brooklinen

Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe

Year after year, we recommend snagging this Super-Plush Robe from Brooklinen, because it really is that good. Is this gift original? Not really—but it is undeniably awesome.

Margaret Howell

MHL. Simple Ribbed Beanie

It’s getting chilly out there, folks.

Loeffler Randall

Leonie Espresso Woven Ballet Flat

A woven chocolate ballet flat that pulls together any outfit she throws these on with.

Seiko

Seiko Women’s Leather Essentials Watch

“Small watch, big presence” is pretty much the name of the game when it comes to horology these days, and this tiny number from Seiko is your best bet.

Bliss Lau

Cohesive Ring Set

If this is the year you finally ball out on some jewelry, this Cohesive Ring Set from Brooklyn-based artist Bliss Lau is a unique, interlocking take on a classic ring shape.


The Best Beauty Gifts

Skinceuticals

Holiday Skincare Advent Calendar

Containing $740 worth of holy grail skin care products, there’s nothing stopping her from digging into the whole thing in one sitting.

Merit Beauty

The Full Collection

Sure, you might be certain on exactly what products she uses, so might as well cover all of your bases.

Jo Malone

Blackberry & Bay Cologne

One of our favorite scents for its transformative and verdant freshness, we’re sure it will be one of her favorites soon too.

Glossier

Glossier You Duo

One for home and one for on the go, Glossier’s You fragrance is a cult favorite for a reason (it smells really good).

HigherDOSE

Red Light Face Mask

As dermatologist Dr. Carmen Castilla told GQ Recommends, exposing your skin to blue or red light can help with healing acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and even result in a tighter complexion. This HigherDOSE red light mask is made out of lightweight, medical-grade silicone and has earned high ratings on Sephora from over 8,000 glowing (literally) reviewers.

Soft Services

Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment

Help her indulge in some much-needed self care with this targeted skin treatment that comes in a beautifully minimalist jar. Wellness never looked so good.

ZIIP

Halo

You could certainly gift her a trip to the facialist, but if you want to give her the power to have a facial at home, this is hands down the best microcurrent device to invest in.

D.S. & DURGA

Deluxe Box Set

There’s not just one, but six bestselling scents featured in this DS & Durga gift set. They’re all travel-sized and TSA-approved, too, so she can drop them in her carry-on.

Pleasing

The Big Lip + Cheek Tint Trio Set

Whether or not you knew you could use lip products on your cheek, she’ll definitely appreciate the gift (and the fact that you know about Harry Styles’ popular brand).

Oribe

Gold Lust Hair Mask

Take her self-care game up a notch with Oribe’s ultra-luxe hair mask–a few minutes and her locks will be smoother, shinier, and softer than ever. From the elegant packaging to the intoxicating scent of jasmine, baobab, and white tea, it’s pure indulgence from start to finish.

Diptyque

Exfoliating Hand Wash

The small things in life can be the greatest luxuries, and if you nab this bubbly hand soap for her, a quick moment at the sink will be one of them. The ground olive stones in it gently exfoliate hands, while its blend of woody and floral notes leaves them smelling divine.

Chanel

No. 5 Eau de Parfum

It’s tough to get more classic than No. 5 from Chanel. With notes of rose, jasmine, and bright citrus, she’ll love this scent year-round.


The Best Home + Kitchen Gifts

Wooj

Wavy Lamp

A chic lamp that’s fit for a museum, the Wavy lamp lets you enter vibe mode during those longer nights.

Loewe

Tomato Leaves Wax Candleholder

Tomato scents are nothing new, but Loewe has surely made it part of its brand identity. Fresh, sweet, and a little savory, this candle is a joy to the senses.

Schoolhouse

Schoolhouse x Clare V.® Fernand Circle Mirror

Mirror, mirror on the wall…this is is the fairest mirror of them all.

Urban Outfitters

Miffy Small Bundle Of Light Nightlight

This Miffy lamp is both a bundle of light—and a bundle of Dutch joy.

Taschen

Cyanotypes

When John Waters said, “If you go home with somebody, and they don’t have books, don’t fuck ’em!” he specifically meant Taschen books (at least according to our headcanon). Cyanotypes is the luxury art book publisher’s love letter to the 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins, who was the first ever woman to use photography for scientific purposes.

Parachute

Linen Duvet Cover

The least you can do is make the bed of the woman you love with one of Parachute’s cult-fave, European-made linen duvet covers.

Haws

The Warley Fall Two Gallon Watering Can

If status gardenwear is a category she’s invested in, there’s no bigger flex than a Haws watering can. In cherry red, it feels like a little luxury for reviving your house plants.

D.S. & DURGA

Big Sur After Rain

The candle has become the standard-bearing gift for when you don’t know what to give someone, but that doesn’t have to be the case with D.S. & Durga’s line of culty scents. This one is dripping in notes of eucalyptus, wet wood, rain, and salt.

Away

Train Case

Like a mini hardshell suitcase for your acccessories (think: camera gear, a Dyson hair dryer plus accessories, toiletries, or beyond), this travel case includes adjustable dividers for squeezing it all in and personalization options for adding a monogram.

Tempur-Pedic

Memory Foam Travel Pillow

Whether used as a lumbar pillow or behind the neck for cars and planes, Tempur-Pedic’s cushy memory foam pillow is extra compact for popping in a weekender or nestling under your arm as you pass through the airport.

Flamingo Estate

Flamingo Estate Mini Three Sisters Set

Winner of multiple GQ Grooming Awards, the team at Flamingo Estate sure does know how to make a candle. This three-pack includes Jasmine Damask Rose, Agrigento Olive Tree, and Douglas Fir Vetiver.

Fellow

Matcha Set

Is she an absolute matcha fiend? If so, Fellow is about as good as you can get in the coffee game—and their matcha set is no slouch, either.

Aeropress

Original Coffee and Espresso-style Maker

Coffee here. Coffee there. Coffee anywhere—and we mean anywhere. This travel-ready Aeropress makes a cup that GQ editors stand behind. It’s perfect for a solo shot in the morning or a bunch of cups on the go.

Balmuda

The Toaster

More than a toaster, this Japanese-engineered do-it-all machine uses steam technology to ensure that last night’s leftovers don’t taste soggy and sad. It comes in three handsome colorways that suit just about every countertop running through our brains.

Sabre

Vintage Finish Faux Tortoise Cake Server

Cakes and pies just taste better with a delectable Sabre tool in hand.

Mociun

Eye Candy Espresso Set

For the woman who isn’t really herself until she’s downed her first espresso of the day, here’s some cheery glassware that will at least help lift her mood when she’s at her absolute groggiest in the morning.

Ninja

CREAMi Ice Cream Maker

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Especially when we can get a frozen dairy (or non-dairy) dessert on demand.

SIN

Prong Bowl

The kind of terracotta fruit bowl that lets your weekly produce haul be the main centerpiece of the room.

Flamingo Estate

The Chef’s Kiss

Comprised of salsa macha, raw and unfiltered honey, and olive oil, this set from the Saltburn-esque Flamingo Estate has all the trappings of the perfect gift for the culinary-minded lady in your life.

Ghia

Deluxe Sweet Set

Sober gifting has never tasted so sweet. This foolproof set is a reflection of good taste all around. It comes with Ghia’s cult-favorite, booze-free berry apéritif, two sleek servings of delectable crunchy hazelnut spread, and a set of handmade cocktail glasses in collaboration with beloved homeware designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen.

The Best Tech Gifts

Aiaiai

TMA-2 Blood Orange Edition Headphones

Designed by Dev Hynes of Blood Orange fame, these stylish headphones bring top-notch sound that’s definitely worthy of your ears.

Therabody

TheraFace Depuffing Wand

For an at-home spa treatment that’s sure to make you look and feel good, this Depuffing Wand removes any puffiness on your face whether it’s because you didn’t get enough sleep or you had a bit too much sodium for dinner.

Oura

Oura Ring 4

Before you biohack like a billionaire, you need to check where your vitals stand. The Oura ring will keep you updated with more intel than a prep school report card.

Dyson

Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer

Trust us: She wants the expensive hairdryer. You may not understand how its Supersonic technology works (or why it’s $450) but she will, and she’ll love you for it.

Polaroid

Polaroid Now 3rd Generation I-Type Instant Camera

A heavy-duty Polaroid will never go out of style as a great gift—and neither will all the memories she’ll be able to capture with this classic analog instant camera.

Apple

Apple AirPods Max

For when she inevitably needs a little peace and quiet (even from you), the Apple AirPods Max have all the high-quality audio, sleek design, and noise-canceling capabilities she could ask for.

Seasons

Hexa Home Diffuser

For anyone who wakes up to the sound of their own whistling sinuses, the Seasons Soni XL—a high-design, low-hassle humidifier—is the next best thing to central air.

Hatch

Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock

This gentle bedside waker-upper is so much better than the seven iPhone alarms she snoozes in the morning.

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