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The 50 best gifts for your girlfriend that will earn her stamp of approval

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A gift for your girlfriend always holds meaning, no matter the price, because it was hand selected by you. But why settle for "good enough" when you can truly wow her? The goal is not just to see her smile but to leave her in awe of how perfectly you've captured her style, taste, and personality. Whether you've been dating for a month or a decade, we've curated a selection of gifts across home, fashion, tech, and beauty that will delight.

From affordable fine jewelry to our beauty team's skincare must-haves, personalized kitchen treasures, and crafty projects to create together, our guide has something for every occasion. Whether you're off on an adventure together or snuggling up at home, these are the best gifts for your girlfriend.

This gift guide includes a sponsored product that has been suggested by lululemon. It also meets our editorial criteria in terms of quality and value.

Earrings inspired by a French dessert

Left. Mejuri Charlotte Puffy Huggies silver hoops on model. Right: The author wearing Mejuri Charlotte Puffy Huggies silver hoops.
Mejuri, Gabrielle Chase/Business Insider

"I love statement earrings but can't stand the feeling of droopy earlobes, so the Puffy Charlotte Huggies are a nice lightweight solution," writes style editor Gabrielle Chase in our Mejuri review. "They get their name from the French Charlotte cake, a spongy dessert with distinct bubbly ridges."

An instant camera she can also use with Bluetooth

Close up of a person's hands holding the Polaroid OneStep+ White (9015) Bluetooth Connected Instant Film Camera.
Amazon

Polaroid Now+ White (9062) Bluetooth Connected Instant Film Camera

For the girlfriend who loves snapping pics, give her the option of either using the camera or connecting her phone and directly printing from her camera roll. The Polaroid Now+ also comes with five creative lens filters to unlock even more artistic possibilities.

A cult-favorite hoodie

Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie in galactic cobalt
Lululemon

If athleisure is the name of her game, lululemon makes one of our favorite sweatsuits for women. The lightweight cotton fleece is a great layering piece for brisk mornings and cool evenings. Contributor Talia Ergas loves how the slightly oversized hoodie elevate it from a typical sweatshirt, citing the gold zipper and large stitched logo on the hood as her favorite details.

A lamp that melts candles without lighting them

a luzdiosa Candle Warmer Lamp warms a candle in a dark room with a red velvet surface underneath
Crystal Cox/Insider

Aside from looking cute, this TikTok-famous lamp warms candles up without lighting them. It helps your girlfriend enjoy her candles' scents whenever she wants without worrying about smoke or accidentally forgetting to put them out.

A stylish water bottle holder

A Dagne Dover Sloan crossbody bag.
Dagne Dover

You can put lip balms, a unique keychain, and other mini accessories inside this crossbody bag as its own little gift basket.

"While my Lululemon Belt Bag is the perfect companion for brisk morning walks, I need a bag that'll accommodate a much larger water bottle to keep me hydrated on longer hikes," writes freelance author Talia Ergas. "Dagne Dover claims this sling only holds bottles up to 32 ounces, but I was able to fit my 40-ounce Owala FreeSip in there comfortably."

A mug that always stays warm

The black Ember Mug on a table.
Ember

If your girlfriend takes forever to sip their tea or coffee, get them this ingenious mug that keeps their beverage for as long as it takes for them to drink it all. It's also app-controlled, so they can use their phone to find the right temperature and presets.

Soft memory-foam slippers

Red slippers on model.
Bombas

"Unlike many other slippers of this shape that I've tested, these ones don't clack or flop around — they stay secure, even on the stairs (if you've ever worn a pair of hotel slippers that were far too big for your feet, you know what I mean)," writes Insider Reviews executive editor Sally Kaplan in our Bombas slippers review.

Gatsby-inspired drinking glasses

gatsby glasses
Amazon

These glamorous glasses come in a beautiful gift box with lots of 1920s charm. Use them for cocktails, or replace your old water glasses with these works of art.

A personalized nameplate necklace

oak and luna nameplate necklace
Oak and Luna

This gold nameplate necklace from Oak and Luna looks just like Carrie Bradshaw's famous accessory in Sex and the City.

A chic kimono-style robe

best pajamas for women mason grey
MASONgrey

This long, glamorous women's bathrobe is the perfect lounge piece. You can browse tons of fun patterns to find the print that reminds you the most of your special person.

A signet ring they'll never take off

Two images of models wearing a black and white signet ring from Ana Luisa.
Ana Luisa

Whether she's a jewelry minimalist or a magpie at heart, no collection is complete without a simple signet ring. Ana Luisa is one of our favorite sources for jewelry that doesn't turn your skin green, even if it gets wet. We love the Amara ring because it comes in two color variations, both adorned with a sparkling eight-pointed star.

Press-on nails for a DIY manicure

A model's hands with press-on nails.
Chillhouse

Chillhouse has some of the best press-on nails we've tested. Each kit comes with 24 nails, nail glue, a dual-sided buffer and file, and a manicure stick. For freelance beauty reporter Catherine Santino, they lasted 10 days.

While they have some pretty splashy designs (including SpongeBob and Emily in Paris collections), we recommend gifting something soft and natural like the "Glass Castle" set.

An expandable suitcase for all your adventures together

the away carry on flex in coastal blue on a sidewalk in front of a patch of grass
Lauren Savoie/Business Insider

Away makes the best carry-on bag for packing more. The Bigger Flex unzips to add a significant amount of extra space for carting home all your treasures… or fitting in a few extra outfit options. Like all Away bags, the Flex comes in a suite of fun colors and is backed by a lifetime warranty. Read our full Away Flex review for more on what we love about this bag.

A sleep- and cycle-tracking smart ring

woman with oura ring on
Oura

With a new year fast approaching, this sleek wearable is the perfect gift to help her set some health-forward resolutions — it tracks sleep quality, stress levels, physical activity, heart health, ovulation, and more.

A needlepoint throw pillow with cheeky phrases

series of furbish pillows
Furbish Studio

These tiny bespoke needlepoint pillows from Furbish are full of personality, with fun, playful sayings. You're bound to find one that reminds you of your girlfriend's vibe or perhaps your relationship.

A personal ice cream maker

DASH My Mug Ice Cream Maker Machine on a white background
Amazon

For the girlfriend who always needs a sweet treat, this inexpensive personal ice cream maker is a fun way to make sure you always have an answer to her late-night cravings.

Butter yellow anything

woman leaning over holding coach handbag
Coach

Butter yellow is the color of the season. Show your girl you've been keeping up with the color trends with this pale yellow Coach handbag. The Hamptons style debuted in 2003, making this hobo a perfect ode to the woman who has a little bit of Y2K nostalgia, too.

A custom bead kit for making charms and bracelets

A display of colorful bead kits on a table.
BaubleBar

Combine gift-giving with quality time by crafting your own bracelets and bag charms using an elevated BaubleBar bead kit. This is a step-up from the ones you remember from summer camp — you can have the case customized with their name, and it has colorful character charms to accent the letter beads.

Learn more about the brand's jewelry gifts in our BaubleBar review.

A cute bag she'll use every day

Person holding a Baggu nylong resusable bag with a grapefruit print.
Baggu

For aspiring eco-warriors who want to say goodbye to plastic bags for good, there's the Standard Baggu. This small-but-mighty reusable shopping tote bag can hold up to 50 pounds of stuff without faltering, thanks to its durable ripstop nylon construction. It's also machine washable, very compact, and comes in a variety of fun colors and patterns.

A silk set for the most luxurious sleep ever

flat lay of Drowsy sleep mask and sleep set
Nordstrom

This genius gift set offers all the essentials for enhancing her beauty sleep: a double-padded mulberry silk sleep mask that blocks out 100% of light, a mulberry silk pillowcase that minimizes hair-damaging friction, a protective silk carrying pouch, and botanical-infused pillow spray to promote relaxation.

A travel jewelry box for safekeeping valuables

A travel jewelry box and pouch.
Camryn Rabideau/Business Insider

We tested to find the best jewelry boxes for staying organized and this zippered version was a standout. "Inside this travel case, there are several storage features that made it easy to access all my jewelry," writes freelance writer Camryn Rabideau. It makes a great gift since it can be personalized with a name or initials.

A sophisticated signature scent

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb perfume.
Ulta

"You can find Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb at nearly any beauty retailer you walk into. I know a few women who swear by it," says style editor Gabrielle Chase. "I only need a few dabs around the pressure points to get its full floral, woody effect, and it has really impressive longevity."

A waterproof Kindle for reading anywhere

Kindle Paperwhite displaying a book next to a tablet reflecting the sun at the beach.
Amazon

If your girlfriend is a reader, we'd suggest looking at Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite — it's one of our favorite e-readers on the market. With its built-in adjustable light and waterproof rating, it's perfect for reading environments indoors or outdoors, day or night. If she loves a nice, relaxing bath, pair this with a caddy, bath bombs, and a glass of wine for a relaxing night in that you've already taken care of.

A baseball cap for bad hair days

Cap
Petal and Pup

A baseball cap is a wardrobe essential — it shields the eyes and skin from harmful UV rays, and tops off any look with a bit of sporty flair. This cap is embroidered with a little red heart and will come in handy on days her hair is between washes.

A viral candle that smells way better than its namesake

a pair of glasses and a lit malin + goetz cannabis candle on a shelf
Malin + Goetz

Malin + Goetz's internet-famous cannabis candle has a deliciously grassy scent and deep brownish-green wax. Don't worry; it smells nothing like its skunky namesake, but if your partner is less adventurous we also recommend the Strawberry, Tomato, or Bergamot scents in our guide to the best candles.

A set of colorful, fun pajamas

Short PJ Set in Bagheera from printfresh
Printfresh

Getting ready for bed is always more fun in a matching pajama set. These 100% organic poplin PJs from Printfresh are not only seriously comfortable, but seriously stylish. We love that they also have pockets, because everyone needs pockets.

A weighted throw blanket for better rest

The bearaby cotton napper on a made bed, the best weighted throw blanket in 2023.
Jen Gushue/Business Insider

Weighted blankets can encourage relaxation and improve sleep, and Bearaby's Cotton Napper is stylish enough to be thrown over any couch or bed. With multiple colors and weights for the ideal fit for her and her home, it's one of the best weighted blankets we've tested — and it's machine washable. At $200–300 depending on weight, it's one of the pricier gifts in this guide; for a more budget-friendly option, we recommend the Luna Weighted Blanket, which is typically under $100 and sometimes goes on sale for less than $50.

A midcentury modern movie poster

Two movie posters for "When Harry Met Sally" and "Dirty Dancing."
Sandgrain Studios

For a tasteful way to show their love of love, this decorative art print can be hung in their living space and commemorates their favorite on-screen romances. It's the perfect intersection for movie buffs and vintage design enthusiasts.

A cherry-scented perfume shaped like a chocolate bar

Cherry Baby perfume.
Urban Outfitters

This is a playful fragrance for fans of Sabrina Carpenter and her innuendo-filled songs. The "Cherry Baby" edition blends sweet notes of dark fruits with the tartness of dark chocolate. "It smells exactly like candied cherries. I like to layer it over my vanilla lotion to make the scent last longer," says style editor Gabrielle Chase.

Of course, we can't ignore the cutesy packaging, which makes the perfect sidekick to a real chocolate bar.

Apple AirPods Pro for when she's on the move

a woman wearing a pair of apple airpods pro 3rd generation while running in the rain
Amazon

We love Apple's AirPods Pro for Apple users. They're no-hassle, work with Apple products, have decent sound and noise cancellation, are water-resistant, have a wireless charging case, and feel more comfortable than standard AirPods. You'll find more wireless earbuds we love here.

A game that will have you bent over laughing together

a white surface set up with the game codenames duet
Codenames

Codenames Duet

Test your communication skills with Codenames Duet, a cooperative board game where you direct each other to the target words with only minimal clues. The game is incredibly easy to pick up and endlessly replayable. It's sure to make for many laughs during date nights in.

A workout skort that's Taylor Swift-approved

taylor swift playing paddleball next to a purple skirt from Popflex
Taylor Swift; Popflex

If she's a Swiftie, she'll instantly recognize this twirly workout skort, which Taylor has been spotted wearing numerous times in the past year. We love Popflex activewear for cute, romantic styles that still have all the technical elements you want in workout gear. Read our full Popflex review for more styles we love and check out our guide to the best gifts for Swifties.

A versatile styling tool for any hair type

The Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System on a orange gradient.
Shark

The Dyson Airwrap is notoriously hard to obtain, whether because of stock issues or its $600 price tag, so our Style & Beauty team recommends the Shark FlexStyle as the closest multi-styling tool on the market. At half the price of the Airwrap, it's still more of a splurge, but well worth it for a girlfriend who's interested in upping her at-home hairstyling game.

A complete bed makeover

a comfy bed made up with white brooklinen sheets set in a well-decorated room
Brooklinen

Brooklinen is one of our favorite companies, point-blank. We think they make the best sateen sheets, and many of the Insider Reviews team uses Brooklinen on their own beds.

The Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle comes in plenty of colors and patterns, and you can mix and match them to suit your taste. Grab a gift card if you want to give her more freedom. If you opt for a sheet bundle, she'll receive a core sheet set (fitted, flat, two pillowcases), duvet cover, and two extra pillowcases in a soft, smooth 480-thread-count weave.

The gift of a fun new hobby

a woobles crochet kit showing the finished dinosaur stuffed animal, colored yarn, a crochet hook, and stuffing
Amazon

Each crochet kit from The Woobles comes with everything you need to make a crochet stuffed animal (called "amigurumi" in the crochet world). Along with yarn, a hook, and all the extra bits, you'll get step-by-step instructions and links to videos to help you along the way. It's a great way to pick up a new hobby, especially for the girlfriend who loves crafts and cute things.

A convertible work and travel bag to keep her organized

Person wearing the Caraa Studio Tote on their back.
Caraa Sport

Caraa Sport makes some of the most functional and best-looking gym bags on the market. This one can transition from a tote to a backpack by adding straps. It also has a hidden shoe compartment and a waterproof and antimicrobial lining.

Read our full review of the Caraa Studio Tote to see how it switches from backpack to tote and back again.

A bestselling lip mask

Laneige lip sleeping mask on a pink background with a strawberry and blueberry
Amazon

If your partner always complains of chapped lips (especially in the winter), this bestselling lip mask is a great, low-key gift that will leave their lips feeling smooth and nourished come morning. 

A tea subscription

An Atlas Tea Club gift subscription containing two teas, tea cup, and a photo of Indonesia.
Atlas Tea Club

The Atlas Tea Club subscription sends your girlfriend single-origin teas from the best tea-growing regions in the world for six months. She'll get two delicious options sent to her home each month.

An ergonomic mouse for working from home

Person using a pink Logitech Lift Wireless Ergonomic Mouse at a desk with a matching keyboard, cup of coffee, and a small plant also on it.
Logitech

If she works from home, an ergonomic mouse is a thoughtful gift to help lessen wrist pain from repetitive clicking. This stylish wireless option places the user's hand in a "natural handshake position" to put less pressure on their wrist, and has customizable buttons to best fit their workflow. To really transform her WFH setup, Logitech also has matching mechanical keyboards in fun colorways.

Check out our guide to the best computer mouse.

A better way to take care of clothing

The Nori Press Iron and Steamer.
Amazon

If she takes great pride in her sense of style and loves nothing more than putting together an outfit for any occasion, give her a gift that will help her take better care of her clothing. The Nori Press is a compact, easy-to-use gadget that's a steamer and iron wrapped into one– and it's a game changer for ensuring her clothing is always wrinkle-free. 

A mini waffle maker to spice up breakfast

A teal Dash Waffle Maker being opened by a hand against a variety blue-toned tile background.
Crystal Cox/Business Insider

Surprise her with a homemade breakfast using this small but mighty waffle maker. We found it the best waffle maker if you are short on cabinet space. It even comes in a version that makes heart-shaped waffles if you want to ramp up the romance.

A Bluetooth speaker small enough to fit in her bag

finger pressing JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker
JBL

If she doesn't like sacrificing space or sound quality, she'll love the JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker. Available in a variety of colors, the Bluetooth speaker is waterproof, measures 3.4 inches on its longest side, and has a loop that makes it easy to attach to a bag or belt. It's a mighty speaker under $50, but keep an eye peeled during shopping holidays, when we've seen deals as high as 50% off.

A luxurious moisturizer worth the splurge

Person holding a jar of SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore in their hands.
SkinCeuticals/Facebook

Spending $150 on a face cream may sound unnecessary, but isn't that what gifting is all about? Treat your favorite skincare lover to this jar of ultra-nourishing goodness; a little goes a long way so it will last them months and is sure to make them feel radiant.

An engraved chef's knife

Made In 8 Inch Chef Knife with a red handle resting on a wooden cutting board next to two heirloom tomatoes.
Made In

Your girlfriend keeps you well-fed with her affinity for whipping up restaurant-quality meals at home, so help make her kitchen setup feel restaurant-quality too with a few cookware and prepware upgrades, like this Made In Chef Knife. It's razor-sharp and a workhorse for chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, and more. The option to engrave it with her name or a small message makes it all the more giftable.

A record player that she can stream from her phone

Crosley Voyager Bluetooth Record Player open on a dresser.
Urban Outfitters

The Crosley Voyager Bluetooth Record Player has a vintage look and modern features, like bluetooth-compatibility so she can listen to all of her favorite vinyls right on her phone. It also works as a speaker so she can blast her Spotify playlists through the device too.

A houseplant that arrives already potted

Easy plant Anthurium on a dresser next to window
Easyplant

Your girlfriend likely already takes care of you, now she can nurture her green thumb and love of indoor house plants without adding more responsibilities to take care off. Easyplant makes it foolproof to take care of a plant. The magic is in their unique self-watering planters that only need to be refilled once a month. Flowers are wonderful, but these houseplants have a much longer shelf life,

Read our Easyplant review for more information.

An affordable luxury watch

A model wears the Esther watch from Breda.
Breda

Breda Esther Square Metal Watch

Breda makes luxury watches that are usually just under or slightly over the $200 price range, and we love how they look for the price. This model comes in an 18K gold-plated case and stainless steel band.

A large print of a favorite memory

Hand holding a photo of a bride and groom
Artifact Uprising

Artifact Uprising makes luxury prints at accessible prices — and they make especially thoughtful gifts that look like they should cost much more. Get one of their favorite photos printed on archival fine art paper for $20 and up, or thoughtful cards for as little as $1.16 per custom card. You can also make a color series photo book for $22, a set of prints for $9, and a personalized calendar on a handcrafted wood clipboard for $35.

A pasta maker you can use together

Dough being cut into noodles as it runs through a pasta machine
Williams Sonoma

Imperia Pasta Machine

Bring the pasta maker and the fixings to make a delicious meal together. It's relatively easy to get the hang of, and you can enjoy quality time with the bonus of incredible ravioli or fettuccine on the other end of it. 

A purse hanger to hook her handbag

Purse hook on handbag.
Amazon

If she's a purse girl, then you know she hates when there's a lack of coat hooks at the bar or in the bathroom stall. Here's a solution: a stylish purse hook that can hold up to 35 pounds. This way she can keep her pocketbook close, and the bottom can stay clean.

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