36 best gifts for girlfriends in 2024
36 best girlfriend gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and more.
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Even if your girlfriend says (and means!) that she doesn’t need a gift to be happy, giving gifts is a great love language to have. It never hurts to celebrate a birthday, holiday, or anniversary with a sweet, heartfelt gift for your girlfriend that she'll truly love. The most romantic gifts for your girlfriend are the ones that tell her that you know her. Supporting her interests can mean a lot to the special woman in your life. But sometimes you need a helping hand. That’s why we've curated a list of 36 great gift ideas for girlfriends of all kinds.
We’ve gone through our product testing and recommendations, and also scoured the Internet, for great gifts for all occasions. Gift ideas include warm, trendy Ugg slippers, the coziest weighted blanket, and a boozy wine delivery service. From holiday season shopping to “just because you’re special,” here are our favorite gifts for your girlfriend for any occasion.
1. Ugg Slippers
For the one who stays cozy
Your girlfriend will stay comfy on her feet all day long in a pair of cozy slippers from Ugg. The beloved brand is famous for its super soft sherpa and great quality shoes. Some of the best-selling slipper options for women include the Scuffette and the celebrity-approved Fluff Yeah slide. Both made our list of best slippers for women.
2. LifeAround2Angels bath bombs
For a luxurious bathtime
Girlfriends of all stripes love the comfort of a bubbly bath bomb, and few are as awesome as the ones in this LifeAround2Angels gift set. These bath bombs smell amazing, moisturize skin, and provide some color to bath time without staining your girlfriend's tub. That’s why they're our favorite bath bombs around.
3. Made In Dutch oven
For a reliable kitchen standby
Dutch ovens are versatile and gorgeous, and the Made In Dutch oven is our favorite pick for any girlfriend who loves to cook homemade meals. As our best Dutch oven of 2024, not only did it top our testing with amazing cooking results and nonstick qualities, but it's available in a beautiful range of colors your girlfriend will love.
4. lululemon Scuba Hoodie
For the one who’s always stealing your sweatshirt
Get your girlfriend her own sweatshirt to cozy up in so she can stop taking yours. This lululemon hoodie is one of the brand's best-selling pieces.
It's lightweight yet warm, so she can wear it all year round. Its ribbed side panels and relaxed fit make it comfortable to move around in, and it even has a zipper pull that doubles as an emergency hair tie.
5. Apple Watch Series 9
For the girlfriend who loves to stay connected
If you're looking for a memorable anniversary, birthday, or Christmas gift for your girlfriend, the Apple Watch Series 9 is sleek and versatile, and proved to us during testing that it is the most powerful, best smartwatch yet, featuring top of the line fitness-tracking features and boasting a faster processor and brighter screen than its predecessor. (But if you’re in love with an Android girlie, consider the Galaxy Watch 5, instead.)
6. Tory Burch Ella Patent Tote
For the girlfriend who loves designer handbags
The Ella Patent Tote Bag is one of Tory Burch's best-selling handbags for good reason: The stylish tote is casual enough for every day use, and spacious enough to use while traveling or for carrying a laptop. The recycled nylon material gives it durability while the patent trim gives it a touch of glamour for a night out, making it practical and versatile enough to use for just about any occasion.
7. Anthropologie candle
For aromatic home decor
Candles might seem like a cliche gift, but the right ones are popular for a reason. Capri Blue candles offer a fantastic array of fragrances, jar designs, and long-lasting wicks, making them a popular choice.
8. Gilded Agate Cheese Board
For the perfect host
Your girlfriend might as well be a professional party planner—she can arrange a flawless cheese plate, keep guests entertained, and make the perfect martini. Fuel her entertaining addiction with this stunning cheese board.
Handcrafted and even more beautiful in person, this cheese board is one she'll be dying to break out for her next party.
9. Gravity Weighted Blanket
For a little extra comfort
If your girlfriend is always stressed out, she might benefit from a weighted blanket. They’re great for relieving stress and anxiety, and even helping people fall asleep faster.
At Reviewed, we're obsessed with the Gravity Blanket. It provides just the right amount of pressure, and the velvet fabric is incredibly soft and luxurious.
10. Allcamp Outdoor Gear Picnic Backpack
For the one who loves a romantic hike
This great romantic gift for girlfriends may even turn into a date. The Allcamp Outdoor Gear Picnic Backpack is an excellent accessory made specifically for picnic outings.
Its insulated compartments keep treats and drinks cool. It includes dinnerware for two, including a cutting board and salt and pepper shakers. It even comes with a waterproof fleece picnic blanket. It's great for picnic dates, but equally awesome for couples who love to camp.
11. Kindle Paperwhite
For the bookworm
She loves to read—but hates lugging around heavy books. The solution? An e-reader like the Kindle Paperwhite, our favorite Amazon Kindle.
The Paperwhite has the brightest, crispest screen display. It also has the most storage, so she can load up on all the books on her must-read list! Bonus: It's waterproof, and you can use it with Audible to listen to audiobooks, too.
12. Firstleaf
For keeping the wine flowing
You've heard about meal kits and beauty boxes—but what about wine delivery services? They exist, and they're exactly what your vino-loving girlfriend needs to get through yet another long work week.
We like Firstleaf because it's both convenient and personalized. Your girlfriend can answer a few questions about her tastes, and they’ll ship a box of six delicious wines chosen just for her each month.
13. Moose Munch Premium Popcorn Classic Tin
For romantic nights in
The thing that makes any date with your girlfriend memorable is quality time. This Moose Munch popcorn tin is perfect for popping open during a cozy movie night in. It's got four delicious kinds of chocolate-covered popcorn including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, caramel, and s'mores flavors. All four come packed in a decorative metal tin that she can repurpose when all the popcorn is eaten and the memories are made.
14. Baked By Melissa cupcakes
For the girlfriend with a sweet tooth
For the girlfriend who considers candy a food group, satisfy her craving for all things sweet with these mini cupcakes from Baked By Melissa. They come in a number of fun flavors like tie-dye, s'mores, and even peanut butter and jelly. We loved them, and if your girlfriend can't live without chocolate, she'll love them too.
15. Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker
For the girlfriend who loves her iced coffee
Starbucks is basically her second home and her blood is more coffee than water. If she’s addicted to her daily cup of joe, she'll love this cold brew coffee maker]. We chose it as the best cold brew machine because it was made the best-tasting coffee, while also being the easiest to use.
16. The Always Pan 2.0
When her love of cooking is big, but her kitchen is small
The Instagram-famous Always Pan 2.0 can fry, sauté, boil, and even steam. It may just replace every piece of cookware in your girlfriend's kitchen. Our reviewer loved it because of its undeniable versatility.
17. Apple AirPods Pro
For top-quality sound on the go
Wired headphones are so last century. Instead, get your music-obsessed girlfriend a pair of Apple AirPods Pro.
Our experts ranked these as one of the top wireless earbuds. When tested against some of the most popular options, the iconic white buds performed great in all categories, including sound quality, battery life, and range.
18. Aerie Pool-to-Party Linen Blend Cover Up Shirt
For your next vacation together
Your girlfriend will love this breezy, lightweight linen blend button down from Aerie. It's perfect to use as a cover up by the pool, or to pair with matching pants for a casual dinner.
19. Renpho Eyeris 1
For the girlfriend with stress headaches
The perfect gift for self-care, the Renpho Eyeris 1, is so much more than a simple eye mask. It applies gentle heat around the eyes to melt away tension, providing relaxation after a long day at work or right before bed.
20. The Adventure Challenge Scrapbook: Couples Edition
For the girlfriend who loves being spontaneous
An adventurous girlfriend will be thrilled to open a gift that includes a series of activities the two of you can do together. The Adventure Challenge Scrapbook Couples Edition is a scrapbook that features 50 mystery scratch-off adventure ideas designed to create fun and romantic memories. You could be baking while blindfolded during one date, then painting a masterpiece the next!
21. DeWeisn Tri-Fold Lighted Mirror
For the girlfriend who loves a perfect full-face look
For such a low price, the DeWeisn Tri-Fold Lighted Mirror could easily be a showstopping Christmas gift for your girlfriend. It's one of the best makeup mirrors we’ve tested. It’s a great value for the price, and we love its compact design, multiple magnification options, and adjustable light settings.
22. Parachute Bathrobe
For posh lounging around the house
Your girlfriend works hard, so she definitely deserves a little R&R every now and again. One great idea for that is a spa gift card. But if you want a relaxing gift she can use over and over again, consider this ridiculously comfortable robe.
Made from 100% Turkish cotton, it’s our favorite terry cloth robe for women. Its plush perfection made it one writer’s favorite robe as soon as she put it on.
23. Fitbit Charge 5
For the health-conscious
One of the most thoughtful gifts for girlfriends is a lifestyle tool that makes getting healthy fun and easy. The best fitness tracker we’ve tested, the Fitbit Charge 5, is comfortable and easy to use. It provides insights into everything from heart rate to sleep data, and it just plain looks cool.
24. Amazon Echo Show 5
For the smart home beginner
Hey Alexa, what's the best gift to give a girlfriend this year? The Echo Show 5 provides a compact design with the bonus of a screen.
The Show 5 is smaller and more affordable than the full Show, but a step up from the Dot. The small screen makes it easy to see timers, get news updates, and make video calls.
25. Slip Silk Pillowcase
For luxurious rest
If it's good enough for celebrities like Kim Kardashian, the Slip silk pillowcase is good enough for your girlfriend. Silk pillowcases like this one are popular right now.
The Slip offers luxurious comfort while preventing damage to your girlfriend's hair while she sleeps. The Slip pillowcase in particular is very trendy, with hundreds of rave reviews at Nordstrom.
26. JBL Flip 6
For partying on the go
Whether she's having a solo dance party in the living room or hitting the pool with her friends, a portable speaker can complete the picture. The JBL Flip 6 is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy. We love its waterproof build, excellent battery life, and superior room-filling audio.
27. Nutribullet Select Personal Blender
For the one who loves a post-workout smoothie
The Nutribullet Select is the best personal blender we've tested.
If your girlfriend loves making smoothies or frappes, she'll love the Nutribullet Select personal blender. It emerged from our latest tests as the best personal blender you can buy. We love its powerful motor, variable settings, and useful accessories.
28. Glossier The Makeup Set
For a great set of cosmetic basics
Cosmetics sets don't come better than this one by Glossier.
This three-piece set features Boy Brow to shape and groom eyebrows, Cloud Paint for glowing cheek color, and Lash Slick, an everyday mascara to lengthen and curl lashes. All three products can be customized to feature your girlfriend’s favorite colors and shades.
29. Away Luggage
For the globetrotting girlfriend
Few accessories are better for travelers than The Bigger Carry-On by Away Luggage. Its extremely durable hardshell is built to last, and its interior compression system lets her overpack it just like Mary Poppins' bag. You pay for what you get, but this is a great, thoughtful Christmas gift for girlfriends who love traveling.
30. Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer
For the one with perfect hair
Drying, straightening, curling, and spraying hair to perfection takes plenty of effort and a ton of time. Help your girlfriend achieve the silky blowout of her dreams with this cult-favorite hair dryer and volumizer combo. Our beauty editor put it to the test and says it straightened her curly hair in just 30 minutes.
31. Reasons I Love You Personalized Wooden Puzzle
For the true romantic
Out of all the romantic gifts for girlfriends out there, this may take the cake. This personalized gift is a puzzle of a wooden heart. Each piece of the puzzle displays reasons why you love her so much. If this doesn't melt her heart, nothing will.
32. Roku Streaming Stick 4K
For the girlfriend who loves binge-watching
Couples who stream together, stay together, and the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is one of our favorite streaming devices. We love its intuitive interface and great remote. Plus, it's fully HDR and Dolby Atmos ready.
It also fits in a pocket, so your girlfriend can take it with her when she's hanging with friends or visiting her parents.
33. The Manifestation Journal
For setting intentions
Setting goals and sticking to them can be a daunting experience. The Manifestation Journal a great sentimental gift for girlfriends who are trying to set goals and intentions. Daily activities, techniques, and guided meditations can help your girlfriend in her journey towards her best life.
34. Therabody Theragun Mini
For the girlfriend with achy muscles
One of the most thoughtful gifts for girlfriends is a tool that can relieve stress and tension anywhere and everywhere. The Therabody Theragun Mini is compact and powerful and fits in any backpack or purse. It's one of our favorite massage guns because of its portability and versatility.
35. Ivation Foot Spa
For taking care of sore feet
One of our favorite self-care gifts is the Ivation Foot Spa. It's actually our pick for best foot spa. We love its adjustable heating and excellent massage rollers, which can melt away the stress of even the most arduous days.
36. Nintendo Switch Lite
For the gamer girlfriend
Whether your girlfriend is a competitive pro gamer or prefers cozy casual titles, the Nintendo Switch Lite will surely put a smile on her face. Its stylish and simple design, great battery life, and massive game library make it one of our favorite gaming consoles.
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