I Love a Little Chic Treat—40 Under-$50 Stocking Stuffers I'd Love to Gift (and Receive!)
There’s something so fun about picking out chic little luxuries for stocking stuffers during the holiday season for my friends and family—those small but oh-so-satisfying gifts that pack a big punch. This year, I’m all about finding the coolest, most stylish items that are trending right now and, of course, won’t break the bank. Think viral TikTok Gen Z gifts that are everywhere, from must-have beauty gadgets to those cute accessories you didn’t know you needed. The best part? They’re all under $50. (You can pick your jaw up off of the floor now!)
Whether it’s a trending monogrammed lip balm, an NYC-beloved pillow embroidery, or the latest skincare obsession, these stocking stuffers are sure to make anyone feel special. They’ve got that It factor that’s practically begging for a spot on your wish list. Below, through scroll 40 finds I think you'll love to gift—or, if you're like me, receive!—this year.
I know I've matured because I've gotten to the age that I'm excited about French Provençal soaps. This green tea–infused bar is calling my name.
No stocking stuffer list would be complete without the new Rhode tinted lip treatment.
This lotion is literally like getting a lymphatic drainage massage in a bottle. I'm obsessed.
Wildflower Cases has always been the go-to tech accessory company for the style set thanks to its fun, whimsical, yet chic designs,
Sometimes, the small little luxuries, like designer nail polish, make the best gifts for your fashion-obsessed friends.
Selór is one of my favorite hair accessory brands, and I'm shocked that none of my other friends know about them. So, naturally, I'm buying 15 claw clips to give out to everyone this holiday season.
Abbode is every NYC editors' go-to place for sweet, custom gifts like the embroidered pillowcase from above.
Meet the viral lip balm every cool girl is clamoring to have in their stocking.
Not a want, but a need. This would make such a cute jewelry bowl or matchbox holder.
I'm loving these adorable cocktail napkins perfect for a martini-making night with your best friends.
An underrated but incredibly chic gift: an engraved Parisian toothbrush.
Perfect (affordable) addition to a ring stack.
Perfect for the friend who's always traveling and needs to their skin to stay hydrated on planes (me!)
This sweet-scented honey-based hair oil feels lightweight on the hair without extra added alcohols to strip moisture.
These sleep masks are raved about online and, after trying one firsthand last year, I'm fully convinced I can't take a proper nap without it.
This ear-seeding kit sits perfectly at the intersection of being good for your accessory game and great for your wellness routine.
There are so many vintage-inspired earrings out there, but frankly, some of them are priced much higher than they're worth—this affordable pair from Mango still looks incredibly chic without breaking the bank.
This chic little jewelry dish is perfect to have on your nightstand or desk.
Make your post-Pilates ponytail look 10 times cooler with this elevated hair cuff.
Ideal for your friend's favorite chips—buy one (or five!) at this price.
No joke, sometimes the best gift to get is great underwear.
After a few of our editors called out this sweet pouch in our gift guide from last year, I've been thinking it makes the perfect stocking stuffer for family and friends—there are so many options to chose from.
Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitiated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)
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