Best Gifts for Women (Stylish and Practical Gift Ideas)

Stop searching and start shopping! These are the best gifts for women that they will totally love. I guarantee you there’s something for every lady on your gift list here. Not only that, but you can buy each of these online—no crowded mall trip required.

Need more gift ideas? You’ll find them in our best gifts for kids and teens and creative gifts for men gift guides.

It can feel so stressful when you have to buy gifts for people that you don’t know very well (or even when you do know them well, especially those who are hard to shop for!) Thankfully, there are some no-fail gifts that almost anyone would be thrilled to receive.

Here’s my criteria for our annual holiday gift guides:

gifts are in a variety of price points (higher priced gifts are great for group gifting!)
highly rated
appeals to a wide variety of people
most are ‘tried and true’ suggestions of products and items I love

While this is a ‘gift guide for women’, I know people come in all shapes, sizes, and interests. There might be items here that men will love, and women will want items from the men’s gift guide. Heck, here’s items on the teen gift guide I want for myself. This is a judgement-free zone, we love and appreciate everyone and live by the mantra ‘you do you, boo!’

Gift ideas for women

In this list, I’m sharing more than 25 of the hottest tech, beauty, home, and jewelry items. Browse through these lists, click the items that pique your interest, and add them to your cart. It’s so easy to shop online, but the sooner the better in case of shipping delays.

Tech gifts for her

This is a fun time to buy gifts – tech gadgets are getting smarter, and they can do some pretty cool stuff. You can almost never go wrong when you buy her something techy. In fact, if I’m stumped as to what to buy someone, these are the gifts I usually go for.

electric kettle in a pretty white color to gift

Jewelry

Pretty pieces of jewelry are always a no-fail gift for the right person. Check out this list if you want classic gifts that almost everyone will enjoy.

I’ve included classic pieces that professionals and women that enjoy dressing up will love. These are gifts that speak volumes and will always impress her.

simple gold necklaces with initial charm

Beauty gifts for her

Pamper her with these gifts that will help her relax, rejuvenate, and reset her mind. These beauty gifts are good for physical beauty, yes, but also for self-care and all the mental health benefits that come along with it. You could even use these ideas to put together a “pamper yourself” gift basket.

eye mask made out of jade for best gift ideas for women

Gifts for the home

You can never go wrong when you get your family and friends things for their house. In the winter, keep comfort and coziness in mind when you go shopping. Bonus: the items in this list work as hostess gifts too.

Clothes for her

Clothes are a bit more iffy when you are buying Christmas presents. The best way to buy clothes as Christmas gifts is to think about comfort first. Buy her slippers, PJs, and any other things that help her snuggle and relax at home. If she’s into sports, get her something with her favorite sports team on it.

Holiday gift guide: 25 gifts for women that she really wants

Best gifts for women FAQs

Here are some questions people often ask about buying the best gifts for women.

How much should I spend on a Christmas present?

This all depends on the occasion of the gift. If you don’t know the person very well, plan on spending about $25 or less on the gift. If the recipient is someone close to you, it would be more reasonable to spend in the $50 range.

What are the best types of gifts to buy women?

It’s always best to ask what their favorite types of gifts are. If you don’t know them very well, ask people who do for suggestions. It’s more thoughtful when you buy them something they love.

Gifts that help people relax are always a big hit, as well as new tech gadgets or things people can use around the house.

What is a good special gift for a woman?

The most special gift to give someone doesn’t have to be expensive. Think about what she wants more than anything. Does she work really hard? She might be craving relaxation and self-care, so a facial, neck massager, or some at-home spa treatments might be amazing. The most special gift will be something that brings her joy.

Hopefully you’ve found some great gift ideas for the ladies in your life. Whether it’s your wife, girlfriend, sister, daughter or mother there’s so many thoughtful gifts here that will make her feel special and loved.

Did you see anything on the list you’d like? What was the best gift you’ve ever gotten? Tell us in the comments!