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Gift Ideas
She'll never have to know that you Googled these ideas.
By Erika Owen, Lori Keong, and Michella Oré
Buying a gift for anysignificant other, but especially narrowing down the best gifts for girlfriends, isalwaysgoing to be tougher than anyone else on your list—no matter how well you know your other half. But, as they say, practice makes perfect. While any day is a great time to show your leading lady how much she means to you (and how well you listen), Valentine's Day is really the moment to pull out all the stops.
The Best Gifts for Girlfriends Shopping Guide
- The Statement Earring: Mejuri Scuptural Hoops, $148
- The Luxe-Feeling Loungers: Vuori Daily Wide Leg Pants, $98
- The Hold Everything Tote: Madewell The Essential Mini Bucket Tote, $138
- The Spa-Level Robe: Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe,
$95$76 - The Top-Shelf Skincare: Kjaer Weis Beautiful Oil, $145
Maybe your girlfriend is the queen of hobbies: mastering an expert-level recipe, snapping the perfect fit pic, putting on 12 layers of skincare before bed, going deep on midcentury design rabbit holes, hiking up a mountain, racking up stamps on her passport, or hardcore lounging. Leaning into any one of these themes is going to make the gift a little more meaningful once it's in her hands.
And to aid in your quest to find something truly superlative for any big occasion on your iCal (we do hope you know when your anniversary is), we've pulled together 34 of the best gifts for girlfriends that each fit into at least one of the categories above, all while tenderly expressing your affection. Whether you’ve been dating for years, realized it was love at first sight this past weekend, or are diligently working to make up for a series of missed V-Day opportunities, we've got thoughtful ideas for days.
Browse all of our gift guides in one place, and get even more GQ-vetted-and-approved gift ideas by signing up for the GQ Recommends newsletter. Or, check out some of our top gifting suggestions below, broken out by category.
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Everlane
Rib-Knit Wrap Top
Your lady is the gift that keeps on giving, so wrap her up accordingly.
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Kjaer Weis
The Beautiful Oil
A trio of oils (including rosehip and jojoba) that enhances her natural glow while protecting her skin against the bleakest winter forecasts ahead.
4/33
Levens Jewels
Pretty Baby Ring
One kooky wearable flower to trump all the wiltable ones at the grocery store.
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Vuori
Daily Wide Leg Pants
Whether she's wrapping up errands on the weekend or doing virtually nothing on the couch, she won't second-guess a pair of easy-going pants with a supremely soft handfeel.
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7/33
Jolie
Filtered Showerhead
Better water pressure and advanced filtration for her shower head? Always a great gift for her that doubles as a present to you whenever you're over.
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Compartés
Pink Chocolate Covered Oreos
An indulgent twist on her favorite snack won't go unnoticed.
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10/33
Tracksmith
Fells Waffler Layer
Make those morning laps a little more bearable with a warm waffle-knit base that will insulate her from the cold, while letting everything breathe under all those layers.
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11/33
Nicole Saldana
Lily Platform
The sky's the limit and these platforms are the extra boost she needs.
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Disco Inferno
Liquid Heat
For the woman with a legendary spice tolerance, here's one way to level up her booze: a tingly chili and mint infusion that will add an icy/hot touch to margaritas, palomas, and beyond.
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14/33
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 12 Camera
For Valentine's gifts, birthdays, Christmas, and beyond, don't overthink it too much. Instead, help her capture all the good times with a throwback classic like an instant camera (and plenty of film to get her going).
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15/33
Therabody
Theraface Mask
A luxe LED light mask like Therabody's is not only selfie gold, but also lets her experiment with salon-worthy tech at home. In this case, the red light means “go” on reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
16/33
Madewell
The Essential Mini Bucket Tote
Besides yourself, the only other arm candy she needs is a sidekick like this one that will polish off her fits, while holding space for the absolute essentials.
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17/33
Bearaby
Cuddler Body Pillow
For your long-distance love, consider Bearaby’s ergonomically designed body pillow that twists and turns in all kinds of comforting shapes—kind of like a hug—or spring for one of the brand's chunky weighted blankets instead.
18/33
Gucci
Horsebit 1955 Mini Bag
Seasons come and go, but this classic horsebit leather purse is timeless.
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19/33
Lululemon
Wunder Train High Rise Tight '25
For the gym wallflower who'd prefer to go toned-down than weight-room loud, Lululemon makes some of the best leggings for the job.
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Eledera
The "Rossana" Mary Jane
Was she swept up by the mary jane wave earlier this year? Upgrade her footwear with this chunky spin on the classic flat.
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21/33
Upstate
Bucatini Bowl
And now, her dining table has become the main attraction.
22/33
Comme Si
La Boxer Alta
Wide-leg, crisp Italian cotton lounging pants for the girlfriend who's constantly stealing your boxers or pajamas. It’s a gift that says, “I love you, here’s something nicer than my stuff for you to wear.”
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23/33
Abel
Cyan Nori Eau de Parfum
A scent that contains multitudes, just like her, balancing out sweet and citrusy notes of tangerines and peach with salty nori.
24/33
Cuyana
Travel Jewelry Case
If you're feeling fancy, present it with some fresh studs or a sleek necklace inside [gestures to the rest of this list].
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25/33
Gisou
Glow and Scent Set
Thoughtful gifts come in many forms. Food for thought: A fragrance and face oil set that's one part self-care, one part indulgence.
26/33
Visp
"The Elixir" Mixer
Give her the power to whip up a matcha latte on the go (in a cute water bottle no less) and she will take over the world (or at least have enough energy to do it).
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Positive Grid
Spark Mini Portable Amp and Bluetooth Speaker
The best gift ideas are those that are equal parts romantic gifts and personalized gifts. If a music nerd has a hold of your heart, she’ll appreciate this handy gizmo. Equal parts amp for shredding in small spaces and Bluetooth speaker for blasting one of her infamous playlists.
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Calpak
Luka Duffel Bag
Influencers across Instagram love this puffy travel bag—and for once, we agree. Unzip this bad boy and you’ll see it’s working overtime with its shoe pocket, interior pockets that are more than equipped to hold a certain tumbler, and pass-through sleeve.
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29/33
Alder Apparel
Open Air Pant
Peep all the pockets on these hiking/travel/lounging-around-the-apartment pants that are stretchy enough that she'll never feel constricted as she hops over rocks or squats down to investigate a particularly interesting flower. Plus, Alder Apparel’s inclusive sizing (which goes up to a size 6X) ensures that there's a close fit for almost everyone.
30/33
Sunroom
Decaf Coffee
Hear us out: Really good decaf coffee is hard to come by. This chilled-out version is made with beans equitably sourced from coffee producers around the world—perfect for the former coffee drinker who deeply misses kicking the day off with a cup of joe.
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SIN
Handmade Candlestick Holder
If your best friend loves hosting showstopping dinner parties, a new tablescape addition is always appreciated. The unglazed terracotta on this candlestick holder has a delightful texture—and comes in a single or double loop, making it a unique gift she’ll appreciate time and time again.
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Breda
Pulse (Tandem) Watch
The sleekest of gold watches for your perennially punctual queen (or those who are perpetually predisposed to arrive late).
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Primal Wine
Club Subscription
A choose-your-own-adventure wine subscription that sends her only the good stuff (really good, newish natural wine) all based on her taste and consumption preferences.
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