Whether you know exactly what your loved one’s wishing for or it’s still a mystery, we’re here to help you find the absolute best gifts on the market. We’ve shopped for, reviewed, given, and received everything on this list so we can confidently suggest these ideas.
Looking for a present for a special woman that won’t totally break the bank? We’ve sourced affordable jewelry that looks luxe. Want to splurge on a gift for your husband that will actually impress? Though you can’t go wrong with cologne, the top-rated growler on this list will not disappoint. Need a trendy gift for a teenager? TikTok-famous Glossier lip balm will do the trick.
Personalized gifts for your closest friends, birthday presents for your sister, gifts for new moms, and even one-year-olds—everything here is guaranteed to make the lucky recipient feel seen. Ahead, shop all the best gift ideas to add to your pre-holiday shopping list in 2024.
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First up, we’re covering gifts for all the leading women in your life: your mom, sister, grandma, godmother, or colleague-turned-work wife. Highlights include a Kate Spade bracelet that’s a perennial bestseller among Glamour readers, a washable silk robe that’ll make her nighttime routine all the more luxurious, a weighted sleep mask for sweeter dreams, and a bag charm that’s right on trend for 2024. You can’t go wrong with these crowdpleasers.
Few guys care about the things we think they do (e.g., cuff links and leather passport holders); they just want cool gifts they can actually use. Our advice? Skip the expensive clothing that’ll collect dust and go for presents for dads and gifts for brothers you know he’ll be excited about. Take this popular, budget-friendly Geekey gadget, which features 16 tools in pocket-size form. Or you could treat him to one of our favorite men’s colognes, the headphones that our editors can’t get enough of, or a genuinely cool robe he’ll wear all weekend long.
Sorry, but teen girls know what’s actually cool—so your gifts will need to impress them. Gift the teen in your circle popular, TikTok-viral items like extra-short Uggs, the status Owala water bottle, or a duo of lip-care products from Laneige and Glossier. Keep her skin care routine fresh with a mini-fridge, which is outfitted with a lighted makeup mirror in the front. And if she’s a fan of anything cute, she probably already has a few Squishmallows on her list.
Picking the perfect gifts for teenage boys involves meeting them on their level. If he’s devoted to cool tech, he definitely wants a retro instant camera or a projector set for binging Netflix shows. Any kid who’s constantly snacking could use mini-waffles on demand. And guys who are just here for a good time need age-appropriate entertainment; card games, fidget toys, and foosball tables are exactly what he’ll love pulling out during his next after-school hang.
You probably know what your husband wants (or needs) better than he does. Guys who ride a bike to work could use a folding helmet to store at their desks; they could also probably use a robotic massage to target sore feet at the end of a long day. Any guy who loves to look and smell good will appreciate a high-quality wool cap from J.Crew and a signature scent that’s complex and intriguing. Plus, both of you will get a kick out of the great gift that is Lelo’s sex toy for men, which doubles as a couples’ vibrator.
The best gift for your wife—and any woman in general—is one she wants, but would never buy herself. Upgrade her sweater collection and she’ll be comfier than ever. Beautify her favorite nook or coffee table with a cool cloche of matches. Add pearls to her earring collection to make her wardrobe pop. Plus, Tory Burch bags are a love language in and of themselves, and this bestseller will keep her phone secure while she’s out and about. (Think of these as great anniversary gifts, too.)
Even if you’ve known your BFF longer than almost anyone else, it’s only natural to run out of gift ideas after a while. Don’t fall back on gift cards—go for these cute picks instead. When in doubt, a great accessory—like a Lululemon fanny pack, a cozy beanie, or a friendship bracelet—is bound to please a best friend. Any woman who’s constantly on the move will also appreciate a shrunken-down version of Longchamp’s iconic designer tote bag for toiletries and a plane-friendly sleep gear kit from Ugg.
Now onto the kiddos! It’s all about zeroing in on their age. One-year-olds adore push toys. Two-year olds can entertain themselves for hours with ABC blocks and construction trucks, while active toy gifts for three-year-olds are ideal since they’re at an age when they’re just full of energy. Buying a present for a four-year-old or a five-year-old? A galaxy projector will make their room so much cooler at night. Or you could always just tap into your own inner child and shop for things you would’ve loved back in the day, like a Crayola Light Board or colorful personalized wood blocks so they can practice spelling their name.
Chances are the gift Mom wants most is for you to call her every week or pop in for a surprise visit. But that doesn’t mean material presents will go unappreciated. Nudge mom to indulge in a little self-care with a gratitude journal or expensive-looking memory foam slippers. (They’re nice gifts for new moms, too.) Treat her to a birthday gift like no other with a candle from Birthdate Co., which customizes scents for every single day of the year. And UrbanStems’ subscription service is a sure way to remind her that you’re thinking of her well beyond the holidays. Plus, the viral Bogg bags are popular among moms, nurses, beachgoers, and Glamour editors alike.
Dad knows best, right? (Or so you told him with his Father’s Day gifts.) Shopping for him can feel a little tricky, but with picks like a digital picture frame for long-distance love, gadgets that’ll keep him from losing his keys and his bag, and an all-in-one turntable set, it doesn’t have to. Glamour readers especially love gifting this book of dad jokes and that hot sauce set to fathers—and you can never go wrong with a new pair of Birks for just $60.
Whether or not you call your annual gift exchange White Elephant, you know the vibe: You have to find a crowd-pleasing present within a certain budget, which usually doesn’t exceed $30. We can pretty much guarantee that everyone will be fighting over these picks this time around, whether you go with a popular option for foodies and hostesses, some very fun desk toys, a tortilla-shaped blanket, or a buzzy novel that’s a hit among Glamour editors.
So you’re struggling to find something for that giftee who has very specific taste or the means to buy everything they want—but all is not lost. It’s just time to go with thoughtful personalized gifts or pick a present that’s very cute and totally unnecessary. Customized stationery and stamps are always winners, and a luxe, tomato-scented candle will impress discerning giftees. On the cute front, a heatable stuffed animal, an aesthetically pleasing air fryer, and a very cool oven mitt will make anyone happy.
Sticking to a budget can actually make shopping for Christmas gifts easier and more enjoyable. Your limit is set—now your creativity can run wild. Trendy earrings, bow-adorned glasses, beauty sets, and popular cookbooks all come in under $25, as does a weather-predicting cloud beloved by Glamour readers. And yes, that’s a genuine Le Creuset mini-dish. Your coworkers, cousins, and neighbors will be blown away.
Arguably, the lion’s share of excellent gifts falls in the $25 to $50 price range. It’s just high enough to afford you some high-end picks, like Kate Spade earrings and Le Labo lotion. Plus, a truly convenient phone charger that magnetically attaches to iPhones is up for grabs, as is a cute travel mug that’ll make splashes (and stains) the stuff of memory.
Amazon has a little something for everyone—and if you’re a Prime member, your gift will arrive in as little as a day. Make your giftee think that you didn’t break a sweat. Picks include a silk pillowcase beloved by Glamour editors, a neck and shoulder massager for cozier evenings, and cute ankle weights that’ll make any workout more effective. And for a truly last-minute idea, go with a MasterClass gift membership, which you can buy and email seconds before your gift is due with none the wiser.
Best Popular & Trendy Gifts
Shopping for a Gen Z’er? Or maybe a finger-on-the-pulse friend who constantly sends you TikToks? Either way, these buzzy gifts are as timeless as they are trendy. We’re all-in on a sweet, floral scent from Hermès; a best-selling keychain that double as a bag charm; comfortable, noise-canceling headphones from Sonos; and a preppy sweatshirt from Lululemon in just the right shade of green.
Spoil your girlfriend with special, little luxuries, like under-$50 jewelry and beauty essentials from high-end brands. A flower grow kit is far longer-lasting than a bouquet, while a cute, trendy bag makes for a perfectly practical present. See? You don’t have to spend a ton to make a big impact on anniversaries, holidays, and birthdays.
Outside of dads and hubbies, boyfriends are some of the toughest people to shop for—or so you might think. But really, there are a few fail-proof BF gift buckets: stylish-yet-useful products like this Timex watch or slick sunglasses, sexy somethings like date-night dice, and wardrobe essentials like hypebeast-approved Carhartt jackets. Any of these will do the trick for nearly any type of boyfriend.
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