The Best Gifts for Women

Your mother's birthday, your wife's anniversary, a friend's Christmas present: finding a gift for a woman you care about can feel like a puzzle. You want her to smile and to feel that you know her. If she has not created a wishlist, this guide to the best gifts for women will help you choose.

Jewellery

Jewellery is one of the easiest gifts for women: a lovely necklace or a pair of classy earrings. If you are not sure what to pick, look at what she already wears: gold or silver, big statement pieces or something subtle. Her current jewellery tells you almost everything you need.

Perfume

Perfume never goes out of style. If you know her favourite scents, use them as a starting point. If you are unsure, a short chat with someone at the perfume counter helps a lot. For a very personal gift, go for a custom scent.

Spa day

Most people love a day of being pampered. Book a session at a local spa, or set up a spa evening at home with good bath products and candles. The point is to give her a real break, a few hours in which nobody needs anything from her.

Handbags

A good handbag makes a lovely gift. Think about her day to choose the right one. If she is always rushing around, a sleek crossbody bag is practical. If she loves fashion, a designer tote might be the one. A good bag gets used every single day, and other people notice it too.

Technology

If she likes new gadgets, surprise her with a smartwatch or wireless earbuds. Tech gifts are practical, and you can pick a colour or strap that suits her.

Books

For a reader, a good book is hard to beat. Look at the genres and authors she likes. If you are unsure, pick a well-reviewed recent novel. Add a custom bookmark or a book subscription to make it more personal. Books are also good Secret Santa gifts.

Personalised gifts

A personalised gift shows you made an effort. Think of a custom piece of art, a monogrammed dressing gown or a photo album full of memories. Gifts like these take a little more time, and she will notice that.

The women in your life all have their own taste, so start from hers rather than from a shop's gift guide. Pick one idea from this list tonight and check whether it needs time to be made or delivered.