The Best Gifts for Wives Are Anything but Half-Baked

So she can give herself a good head rub in the bath, and exfoliate away buildup.

Winter is the perfect time to turbo-charge your exfoliation, which is right where this Osea gift set comes in. There’s a dry brush for stepping up her loofah game, plus two body products for reviving her scaly limbs.

Victoria Beckham based this steamy bergamot scent off a secluded seaside romp she spent with David Beckham in the early days of their love affair. Think of it as the scent equivalent of a bodice ripper.

A very luxurious-looking face oil that features bakuchiol (nature’s answer to retinol) for fine lines and hemp oil for quenching her thirsty skin.

Anything from Nike’s hip ACG line is a winner, but especially this Dri-Fit top that’s ideal for workouts all year long. It’s sweat-wicking and UPF-protected for warm weather, while also body-skimming enough to keep her warm in winter.

A truly fold-up treadmill that she can use to up her step count on a WFH day, and pack away in the closet for another time. The belt is extra portable at just 55 pounds and remarkably quiet if both of you are trying to get work done at the home office.

Whether it’s for a wedding anniversary or just an occasion that calls for a celebration, here’s a museum-worthy steel champagne coupe that can toast to you both.

Sometimes couple’s gifts are actually A-OK. Case in point: Bode’s adorable matching pillowcases (now the only question is, who’s the night and who’s the day?).

Supplication for her aching back, and a lot more handsome than other lumbar supports.

Nothing says luxury quite like a velvet quilt, but thankfully with Quince’s transparent pricing model you won’t be paying top dollar to deck out your bedroom like royalty.

This modern take on retro, bug-eye shades works for the woman who wants to channel some Iris Apfel flair, or just needs to go incognito out and about.

A subtly sexy, slightly sheer cardigan with just a touch of mohair for softness (i.e. the perfect layer for transitional seasons and date nights).

Sculptural hearts for your longtime love that go there without looking too cheeseball.

Even more essential than an LBD is the goes-with-everything little black bag, preferably one with a glint of silver like this and a gleaming patent sheen to keep things interesting.

In a “f—, marry, kill” jewelry lineup, this is definitely the kind of sleek bracelet she’d want to wake up to every single day. The snake-inspired links are also a little like an ouroboros, which symbolically points to this being a forever piece of jewelry.

Cargo-like hiking pants slash casual pants in a slimming lightweight silhouette. There are a zillion pockets and even reinforced knees in case she takes a tumble on the trails.

Unless you’re really trying to reinvent the wheel, you don’t get a much better house shoe than a Birkenstock. The shearling version is a little luxury when the mercury drops, and looks even better paired with fun socks.

Beyond its classic 501s, Levi’s Japanese denim is the real flex in its catalogue. This pair has a flattering high-waisted silhouette and a tapered leg that’s ideal for anyone who wants the “barrel” look without the MC Hammer fit.

One can simply never have enough Heat-Tech. It’s the perfect, no-brainer stocking stuffer for sensibly layering up.

Come for the all-silk construction on this sumptuous Lunya robe, stay for the cinched cuffs that ensure she won’t wet her sleeves when she’s washing her hands.

A cute mini carrying case that can hold earbuds or any small accessory (an emergency Tums, a piece of jewelry, a set of housekeys) that she needs to hang onto.

For capturing the moment or creating a moment (à la Elvis and Priscilla), Polaroid’s next-gen camera includes a self-timer and a rechargeable battery.

Whether she’s using it to doodle, take notes, or digitize her “morning pages,” Apple’s smart pencil is here to serve. It syncs with all kinds of iPads and allows her to toggle between tools with the tap of a finger.

Like a puffer jacket for her most delicate tech devices, this laptop sleeve even comes lined with fleece to keep that laptop or tablet cozy on the coldest days of the year.

The luxurious travel accessory that’s giving “first class” even if you’re way back in coach. It’s a thoughtful choice for the woman who balks at wearing anything shaped like a neck brace while she travels.

111Skin at less than $35 is an absurd steal for the luxury brand stars love to wear before they hit the red carpet. Get her this travel pack that she can slip on mid-flight for depuffed undereyes.

This lightweight steamer is endlessly easier to use than the hotel room ironing board, and its slim body packs up neatly for travel.

For the woman who hasn’t cashed in on the luggage with an embedded charger, get her the next best thing: a luggage tag with a portable charger. It’s both UB-C and lightning compatible for juicing her devices up on that monstrous layover.

For your future wife-to-be that’s deep in planning mode, get her a place to organize her thoughts (but just make sure that you’re also contributing your own ideas, too).

You don’t have to spring for a quilted bag to impress this holiday season: Chanel’s “lifting” hand cream uses a botanical retinol alternative to keep her hands as smooth as possible, and comes in the brand’s delightful egg-shaped packaging.

The fruit component makes this indulgence seem slightly healthy (which will make everyone feel better when they’ve consumed half the box in one sitting).

There’s something charmingly old-timey about these bread bentos, like a bindle: It’s a sweet ode to any woman who wants to take the entire bread basket home with her when the waiter’s not looking.

One of the most talked-about cookbooks of the year is this compilation of recipes from London’s Cafe Cecilia: an elegant tome full of hearty comfort meals like pork chops and roast chicken.

For the woman who loves to throw a party, this ’50s-esque jelly mold set will help her mix up desserts that are truly worthy of the ‘gram.

A phone accessory that isn’t an eyesore is a rarity, but trust a jewelry brand to make the right kind of wrist candy for hers. This one’s also a genuine game-changer for not cracking the screen as much.

Whether she’s gearing up for her first child or a well-established mother, this retrospective on reproduction and motherhood through the lens of design is as much a celebration of her as it is an insightful history book to flip through.