55 thoughtful gifts for girlfriends that will make her feel seen and appreciated

The best gifts for girlfriends come in all forms. These self-care splurges, trendy housewares, cute accessories, and cool gadgets are sure to delight.

Let us just start by commending you for researching the best gifts to get your girlfriend. Because let's face it: girlfriends can be hard to shop for. You want to surprise and delight her, but you also have a budget to think of. And depending on the stage of the relationship, you may be measuring how to show the exact right amount of romance.

If you're not sure what's on her wish list, we can help. Our team of editors is comprised of women who have all been girlfriends at one point, and we can tell you firsthand which thoughtful gift ideas will set you up for success. Whether you're planning to celebrate your partner's birthday, your anniversary, or Valentine's Day, we've curated what you could call a girlfriend's guide to expert gift-giving.

Below you'll find trendy seasonal picks, plus several of our own tested favorites across home, fashion, tech, and beauty. They range from silly, affordable sentimental gifts to splurgy unique gifts. Just remember: at the end of the day, it's the thought that counts.

Our guide to the best gifts for girlfriends includes a sponsored product that has been suggested by Brilliant Earth. It also meets our editorial criteria in terms of quality and value.

A bag charm pouch so she'll never lose another AirPod

An Airpods case.

Bandolier Avery AirPods Pouch

Bag charms are the accessory's accessory. Bandolier made this clip-on protective pouch so it's harder to accidentally leave behind a stray AirPod. The carrier is made with top grain leather and folds over with a secure snap closure.

A depuffing wand for chiller mornings

A woman using a depuffing skincare wand.

Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand

Skin can swell overnight from a number of things — a salty dinner from the night before, hormone imbalance, or allergies — and by the morning, one's face is left feeling puffy and uncomfortably tight.

Think of this tool as a more sophisticated version of putting cold spoons under your eyes. Our freelance health writer Rachael Schultz tried out Therabody's Depuffing Wand as a way to soothe these symptoms. It's pricier than ice rollers, but she found it much more effective and an easy addition to her morning routine.

Read about more of our favorite Therabody skincare devices in our guide to the best red light therapy masks.

A pair of lab-grown diamond earrings she can wear daily

pave hoop earring

Brilliant Earth Petite Diamond Huggie Earrings

The beauty of these little huggies is that they compliment any stack thanks to their secure, cozy fit. If she isn't into dangly earrings but still likes her lobes to sparkle, these subtle diamond scalloped pavé hoops are sure to suit her taste. Find them in yellow gold, rose gold, or silver with varying stone options.

A pair of cozy shearling-lined mittens

Two pairs of shearling mittens.

Overland B-3 Sheepskin Mittens

Hands are for holding — unless it's freezing out and you need to preserve body heat. Not only are these aviator-inspired mittens a winter staple, but they pair perfectly with a bomber jacket or plush faux fur.

The perfect leather carry-all

side by side of a green leather tote

Quince Italian Leather Triple Compartment Shopper Tote

This $150 Quince leather tote was an obvious favorite after our style editor Samantha Crozier tested dozens of the best work bags for women to find durable totes for the office. It's available in six colors, has tiny metal feet to keep the base off the floor, and has helpful interior organization including a zippered compartment that can fit a 13-inch laptop.

A monocular for taking in the scenery

A person using a monocular.

Nocs Zoom Tube

"I brought the Nocs Zoom Tube with me on a birding excursion, and it was the perfect little travel companion. It has a lightweight design and comes with a complimentary protective sleeve," writes style editor Gabrielle Chase. This handy monocular is also water resistant and easy to look through with glasses on.

A winterized bucket hat

Two women wearing fleece bucket hats.

Turtle Fur Stomp Bucket Hat

Turtle Fur's fluffy winter hats have an apres flair that's a style statement all on their own. "The high-pile fleece feels as cozy as it looks," writes style editor Gabrielle Chase. They're made with 100% recycled fleece and can be adjusted with its interior cinch cord for a snug fit.

An instant camera that connects via Bluetooth

woman holding a polaroid camera and taking a photo holding a young child

Polaroid Now + Instant Film Camera Starter Set

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+ 3rd Gen also comes with five creative lens filters to unlock even more artistic possibilities and has self-timer & double exposure modes.

A cozy jacket that's perfectly on trend

A sherpa coat in beige from Mango Outlet with leather-look buttons and a high collar, shown on a tall, thin, blonde model in two side by side photos

Mango Outlet Short Faux Fur Coat

Want to know a secret from our style team? Trendy retailer Mango has a little-known outlet website that offers massive discounts, and it doesn't just carry out-of-season items. This coat is currently $143, down from $199. See more duffle styles in our guide to the best winter dress coats for women.

A personalized nameplate necklace

oak and luna nameplate necklace

Oak and Luna Name Necklace

If you're on the hunt for personalized jewelry, this gold nameplate necklace from Oak and Luna looks just like Carrie Bradshaw's famous accessory in Sex and the City.

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

Candle Warmer Lamp

If your girlfriend loves her candles, up her experience with this candle warmer light. This TikTok-famous lamp warms candles up without lighting them, and doubles as great decor too.

The softest faux fur blanket to exist

woman surrounded by several Lola blankets on a couch

The Lola Blanket

If she's a self-proclaimed homebody, we're absolutely smitten with the lush faux fur Lola Blanket. It's available in four sizes and nearly 50 colors and prints that span neutral to colorful. Maybe she'll let you snuggle up with her for movie nights, but don't be surprised if she claims its heavenly dual-sided coziness all to herself. It also doesn't shed and is machine-washable.

A mug that always stays warm

The black Ember Mug on a table.

Ember Mug 2

With cozier days ahead, if your girlfriend takes forever to sip her tea or coffee, this ingenious mug keeps beverages hot for hours. It's also app-controlled, so she can use her phone to find the right temperature and presets.

Her favorite foods from her travels

tatse of new york box

Goldbelly

Come across a favorite restaurant during your travels? Recreate the memory. Goldbelly partners with some of the most iconic restaurants and food purveyors around the country. Send her the Taste of New York Weekender box which includes tastes from institutions like John's of Bleecker Street, Junior's Cheesecake and Zabars or fresh seafood straight from Pike Place.

Soft memory-foam slippers

Red slippers on model.

Bombas Sunday Mule Slipper

"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.

A custom bead kit for making charms and bracelets

A display of colorful bead kits on a table.

BaubleBar The Ultimate Custom Bead Kit

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.

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

Away The Bigger Carry-On Flex

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 chic kimono-style robe

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MASONgrey Kaia Kimono Robe

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

A sentimental and personalized keepsake

uncommon goods love map

Your Love Story Mapmaking Class

Your love is intangible but you can map out your love story with Uncommon Good's Your Love Story Mapmaking class, a live virtual experience where the two of you can chart out the moments and places where your relationship unfolds. You can view all of Uncommon Good's unique experiences.

A cult-favorite hoodie

Left: The author in a black Lululemon sweatsuit. Right: Up close on a Lululemon half-zip.

lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie

If athleisure is the name of her game, lululemon makes one of our favorite sweatsuits for women. Refresh her loungewear with the comfiest hoodie of all. 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 travel jewelry box for safekeeping valuables

A travel jewelry box and pouch.

Mark & Graham Medium Travel Jewelry Box

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 signet ring they'll never take off

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

Ana Luisa Amara Ring

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 Press-On Nails

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 vibrant and splashy designs, we recommend gifting something soft and natural like the "Glass Castle" set.

A weighted throw blanket for better rest

The bearaby cotton napper on a made bed, the best weighted throw blanket in 2023.

Bearaby Cotton Napper

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 YnM weighed blanket, which is typically under $60.

Read our Bearaby Weighted Blanket review.

Gatsby-inspired drinking glasses

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GLASSIQUE CADEAU Vintage Art Deco Lowball Gatsby Cocktail Glasses

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 sleep- and cycle-tracking smart ring

woman with oura ring on

Oura Ring 4

An Oura 4 is the perfect gift to help her set some health-forward habits — 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 Needlepoint Pillow

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 ice cream maker

Dash My Mug Ice Cream Maker Machine

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.

A scarf made of roses

Helena Wang rose fiber scarf

Helena Wang Rose Fiber Scarf

Sure, you've gifted her roses before, but this unique scarf made of rose fiber is longer lasting. Yes, 100 roses went into the crafting of this scarf. It's a proprietary process, similar to how bamboo is created. It's lightly fragranced with a beautiful rose scent, too.

Inspire deeper conversations

We're not really strangers couples edition card game question

We're Not Really Strangers Couples Edition Card Game

Form a deeper connection with your significant other with a card game from We're Not Really Strangers. It's loaded with 150 questions that inspire honest conversations, and may lead to the two of you becoming more vulnerable and open with each other.

A sophisticated signature scent

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb perfume.

Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

"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."

Elegant silver earrings

The author wearing silver Quince earrings.

Quince Silver Threader Drop Earrings

These $30 Quince Silver Threader Drop Earrings are perfect for everyday wear. Senior associate style editor Gabrielle Chase loves how the lightweight and subtle these sterling silver earrings are and that they won't irritate anyone with a nickel allergy. Read our full Quince review.

A waterproof Kindle for reading anywhere

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

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

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 set of fun pajamas

Mackenzie Childs Eco Satin Soho Set in Courtly Check Bagheera

Mackenzie Childs x PrintFresh Eco Satin Soho Set

Getting ready for bed is always more fun in a matching pajama set. These satin PJs from Printfresh are not only seriously comfortable, but seriously stylish. We love that they also have pockets, because everyone needs pockets, and have a size range of XXS-6X. There's even fun limited-time collaborations with Mackenzie-Childs, Wicked, and Lenox Spice Village.

A midcentury modern movie poster

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

Sandgrain Studio Midcentury Modern Wall Art

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.

Sweet Tooth by Sabrina Carpenter Cherry Baby Eau de Parfum

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 3 for when she's on the move

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

Apple AirPods Pro 3

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. The newest generation have support for live translation and a built-in heart rate sensor. You'll find more wireless earbuds we love here.

Read our AirPods Pro 3 review

A workout skort that's Taylor Swift-approved

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Popflex Pirouette Skort

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

Shark Flex style accessories arranged on a table

Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System

The Dyson Airwrap is notoriously expensive with 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. Read our full Shark FlexStyle review.

A complete bed makeover

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

Brooklinen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle

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.

Read our Brooklinen review about our favorite products.

The gift of a fun new hobby

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The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit

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.

An heirloom quality pair of cowboy boots

pair of white boots

Tecovas The Annie

One of the best cowboy boots, these Tecovas are designed to last for years, just like how we envision your relationship. Beyond the beautiful and classic design what makes these boots special is the craftsmanship and care that goes into the design: it takes over 200 steps to complete these boots by hand.

A convertible work and travel bag to keep her organized

A rear and front view of a black Caraa Studio convertible tote backpack.

Caraa Studio Tote

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 and why it's our favorite convertible tote bag.

A tea subscription

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

Atlas Tea Club subscription

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

woman holding a logitech mouse

Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

If she logging hours at a computer everyday, 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 desk setup, Logitech also has matching mechanical keyboards in fun colorways.

Check out our guide to the best computer mouse.

A travel-friendly iron

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Nori Press

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 — and it's remarkably travel friendly. The Nori Press is a compact, easy-to-use gadget that's a steamer and iron wrapped into one. It's a game changer for ensuring her clothing is always wrinkle-free.

Freshly flavored vinegar

kosterina crushed fruit vinegar trio

Kosterina Crushed Fruit Vinegar Trio

This fruit vinegar trio from Kosterina will upgrade her cocktails, mocktails and salad dressings all summer long. Each fruit vinegar is comprised of just three ingredients: white wine vinegar from Greece, grape must from Italy and fruit. It even comes with a recipe book, if she's looking for a little inspiration.

A Bluetooth speaker small enough to fit in her bag

finger pressing JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker

JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker

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.

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 Chef Knife

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 practical bag charm

Lipstick holder

Tocco Toscano Calla Lipstick Holder

We can't overstate the importance of an emotional support lip balm: it's a familiar scent and texture to soothe you at a moment's notice. This clip-on lipstick holder comes in four shades of vegan leather and allows easy access to her go-to lip formula. You can even choose from silver or gold hardware so it'll match her favorite handbag.

A record player that she can stream from her phone

Crosley Voyager Bluetooth Record Player open on a dresser.

Crosley Voyager Bluetooth Record Player

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 with a self-watering pot

Easy plant Anthurium on a dresser next to window

Easyplant Anthurium

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 reviewfor more information.

An affordable luxury watch

A model wears the Esther watch from 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 Large Format Prints

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$1.09 per custom card. You can also make acolor series photo book for $22, aset of prints from $2.40, and apersonalized calendar on a handcrafted wood clipboard for $29.

A pasta maker you can use together

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

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.

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