Not to brag, but I am pretty, pretty good at gift giving! Chalk it up to 10 years of Who What Wear gift guides under my belt, a huge extended family to shop for, and, of course, a fear of disappointing—just kidding, kind of. But really, the only thing I love more than shopping for myself is shopping for others, and I have come to learn what makes a truly wonderful gift.
It can be useful but also frivolous—something they would absolutely love to have but maybe aren't willing or able to purchase themsleves. It can be simple, but it still has to have characteristics that make it special. Are you starting to catch on? Anyway, it doesn’t matter what I say, because I’ve already rounded up the gifts! Forty-seven of them to be exact, and trust me, they’re good enough for your most fashionably intimidating recipient. Just keep scrolling to see and shop my picks for the 2025 holiday season.
I'm trying to imagine someone not loving this, and it's pretty much impossible.
A thing of beauty.
This partnership never gets old.
Don't forget to add on the Peptide Lip Tint!
If she's frequently on TikTok, she wants this.
I have these on my Andiamo bag, and people literally stop me on the street to ask about them.
A literal dream.
A major upgrade to my morning coffee routine.
Don't buy it if they don't like compliments.
No basic lipsticks here.
I own these and can confirm that the name "best-ever" is completely warranted.
Bag charms absolutely spark joy.
Choosing between all the Olympia Le-Tan clutches nearly took me out.
What's better than a gift you can personalize?
A trinket bowl, of course.
Does she regularly photograph and share the contents of her purse? She needs this.
It was hard to choose a favorite color, but I think this is it.
I think my heart just skipped a beat.
We all have an F1 girlie in our lives.
Even a kitchen counter can be beautified.
Give any bag that Miu Miu touch.
I already have these in black but am pining for a second pair.
For the après-ski aficionado.
There's nothing I love more than when fashion brands venture into homeware.
Bonus points if you snag the matching sweater.
Hint, hint, husband!
The ultimate sneaker.
The color really sold me.
Seeing as it was in the 30s in NYC this week, I might buy these for myself.
For the girl who has everything.
Have you ever seen anything more adorable?
Earrings are a great, one-size-fits-all choice.
The gold travel case is everything.
Your foodie friend will love Instagramming this as much as they love eating it.
Make every day feel special.
If I can't have this sapphire necklace, I guess I'll settle for the pretty jewelry tray.
Equal parts classic and cool.
Peak cozy.
The collab we didn't know we needed.
If they can't spend the holidays in St. Barth, bring St. Barth to her.
Another from my personal wish list.
I want 10 of them, but I'd settle for one.
How many times is too many times to say, I might buy this too.
It's not just cute—it's conveniently designed to fit an AirTag!
At the end of the day, we all just love Uggs.
I live for a good charm necklace.
I generally hate gadgets, but this one is life-changing.
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