Wow Your Wife With These Irresistible Gift Ideas

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39 Best Gifts for Wives


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It might just be the most high-pressure gift you buy all year: the perfect present for your wife. After all, she's the love of your life, the person who does so much for you, the person you know best—whatever you get for her needs to be meaningful and specific to her. But what do you do when the old idea well runs dry? Never fear, we've searched far and wide for gifts that will make your wife swoon, no matter her style or interests. From tasty treat to timeless style pieces, glitzy accessories to practical tools to make her life easier, these are the best gifts to buy your wife.


Nouveaux Puff Earrings

"Jenny Bird has really hit the sweet spot with these," writes T&C Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director Roxanne Adamiyatt. Their lightweight feel and ideally balanced size—big enough to make an impact in a formal setting, not so big as to look out of place in a casual look—has made them her "most worn pair of earrings," and they're sure to be the same for your beloved.

$138.00 at jenny-bird.com


Signature Cookie Assortment

Have a wife with a sweet tooth? These jumbo-sized cookies from beloved NYC bakery Levain are guaranteed to delight. Their signature collection includes their original hits: Chocolate Chip Walnut, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip, though they also offer a tempting array of specialty and seasonal flavors.

$29.00 at levainbakery.com


Airy CleanBamboo Sateen+ Sheet Set

Make bed her happy place with these luxurious sateen sheets. Made with Ettitude's signature CleanBamboo OEKO-TEX certified lyocell in a patented weave that makes it feel silky smooth, the temperature regulating sheets are ultra comfortable for all seasons and sleeps. And the rich colors (7, in all)? Who could resist?

$503.10 at ettitude.com


Jane Austen: The Complete Works 7-Book Boxed Set

Be her Mr. Darcy by giving her shelves an update with these pretty, clothbound versions of her favorite author's swoon-worthy works.

$93.99 at amazon.com


Tory Burch The Miller 20mm Apple Watch Bracelet Watchband

Smartwatches can be elegant too. This mixed metal version from Tory Burch will instantly take her most functional everyday piece into the realm of fashion.

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$138.60 at nordstrom.com


Stanley Quencher

A Stanley girl is never going to turn down a new iteration of her favorite stainless steel insulated tumbler, and with 5 sizes and 35 shades to choose from, there's always sure to be something new to add to her collection.

$45.00 at stanley1913.com


Warm & Wonderful Women's Fitted "Diana Edition" Cotton Sheep Sweater

Name a woman who wouldn't want a little more of Princess Diana's iconic style in her closet. We'll wait. An updated version of the sweater the late Princess of Wales made famous in the 1980s, this sweater will provide instant cool girl cred—and makes a great IYKYK piece for royal fans.

$178.00 at rowingblazers.com


Cashmere travel wrap

Take it from T&C's Executive Travel Editor Klara Glowczewska, who says of this cozy cashmere wrap, "I never, ever, head to the airport—regardless of where I'm going—without it folded in my carry-on." Its perfect blend of size and weight makes it a great travel blanket and doubles as a scarf or wrap once you hit your destination. Just what the jet setting lady needs.

$275.00 at whiteandwarren.com


MINI+ Starter Kit

For the beauty tool guru, this microcurrent device is a self-care must. It delivers gentle electrical current to facial muscles to help lift, tone, and tighten skin for an instantly brighter look and more youthful skin over time. "My skin has never looked better," writes T&C Associate Shopping Editor Sophie Dweck.

$250.00 at mynuface.com


Odyssey Necklace

Bring a little royal style to her collection with a timeless yet modern pendant from one of Kate Middleton's go-to jewelry brands.

$175.00 at monicavinader.com


Tennis Towel

Add a little something special to her next match with this irresistibly cute embroidered tennis towel.

More: Gifts for Tennis Lovers

$42.00 at weezietowels.com


Garçon classic shirt

We've said it before and we'll say it again: every woman's closet needs a classic white button down. This best-selling version from J.Crew? Absolutely perfection on every level.

$79.50 at jcrew.com


Move Diffuser

For the lady who spends the hour before guests arrive frantically lighting strategic candles, this mobile, wireless diffuser can be placed anywhere she likes to create her ideal scentscape.

$199.00 at vitruvi.com


Gisele Long PJ Set

For the lounge lizard, these PJs are so buttery soft, she'll want to stay in them all day.

$148.00 at eberjey.com


Stoneware Sweeties

From potluck parties to everyday delights, this oven-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe bakeware bundle will make all of her signature dishes even more special with their mod design.

$75.00 at greatjonesgoods.com


Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame

What better to toast your Grande Dame with than a bottle of Veuve Clicquot's vintage reserve champagne?

More: Gifts for Champagne Lovers

$242.00 at


Loftie Clock

Give her the gift of rest with this alarm clock that is a T&C editor favorite for its ability to set you up for a good night's sleep and wake up gently the following morning. It includes a range of noise options including white, brown and pink noise, rainfall, waves crashing, and a fireplace crackling, as well as meditation, soundbath, and breathwork modes to help her settle in. In the AM, the app-controllable alarm works in two phases to bring her awake without a jolt.

$120.00 at amazon.com


The Robe

Think of this sophisticated Pima cotton layer as the grown up version of her old bathrobe. With stay-put ties and an optional snap closure at the neck, she can be as covered (or uncovered) as she wishes and the fabric is breathable enough to keep her cozy in chilly weather but not leave her sweating in the summer.

$100.00 at lunya.co


Infrared Sauna Blanket

Give her a spa experience every day with this sauna blanket which is designed to boost muscle recovery and circulation, soothe aches, and even give your metabolism a little lift. No wonder it's a lifestyle editor wellness essential.

$559.20 at amazon.com


Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

This ephemeral scent, based on notes of jasmine, saffron, cedar, and ambergris, has become a cult classic for good reason. Any perfume lover is sure to be instantly obsessed.

$325.00 at saksfifthavenue.com


Mustique Disc Bowl

With it s bold colors, this curvaceous bowl makes a big statement on any counter or shelf.

$150.00 at jonathanadler.com


Airwrap

This coveted styler will revolutionize her hair routine and save her bathroom time in the process—and let's be honest, that's a gift to both of you.

$599.99 at nordstrom.com


2-in-1 Togosa To-Go

For the hostess with the mostess, this 2-in-1 wine chiller and pitcher combo covers all her drink serving needs. Its insulated walls keeps whatever you put inside it ice cold, and its interchangeable lids can hold a wine or champagne bottle neatly in place or transition to a pitcher for cocktails.

$69.99 at brumate.com


Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Wireless Earbuds

Whether she's a music mama, a podcast devotee, or just likes to keep her hands free while catching up on her calls, these earbuds are essential. With noise cancelling and transparency modes as well as active adjustment settings that can alter volume based on your surroundings and detect when the wearer begins speaking, they've got all the bells and whistles for every type of listener.

$153.99 at amazon.com


Signature 6 3/4-Quart Round Wide French/Dutch Oven

No status kitchen is complete without one of Le Creuset's colorful Dutch ovens.

$300.00 at nordstrom.com


Rhiannon Goddess Pendant

Give your favorite Swiftie a touch of Taylor's style with this on-trend pendant necklace worn by the star herself in her "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" video.

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$215.00 at aweinspired.com


Custom Pet Embroidered Sweatshirt

Give the pet mom something special with a custom embroidered sweatshirt featuring her fur baby.

$89.00 at uncommongoods.com


Diletto Cheese & Charcuterie Board

Girl dinner has never been easier than with this pre-cut, artfully laid out cheese board available in an array of options and sizes. All she has to do is unpack and enjoy.

$129.00 at boarderie.com


Cooper Cardigan

T&C's Adamiyatt marks this sweater as one of her tried and true pieces because of its blend of modern ease and classic structure—and coming from fan-favorite brand Jenni Kayne, it's a no brainer as a stylish gift.

$394.00 at jennikayne.com


Cut Glass Vase

The perfect accompaniment to a beautiful bouquet? An equally pretty vase she can reuse for years to come.

$58.00 at anthropologie.com


Abd el Kader scented candle, 3kg

This jumbo-sized candle is anything but ordinary. As it fills the room with notes of Apple, Blackcurrant Bud, Clove, Ginger, Lemon and Mint, it adds beautiful ambiences with its stylish votive.

$660.00 at net-a-porter.com


Veja Women's Esplar Logo Sneakers

Nobody does elevated sneaker looks quite like Kate Middleton, and these Veja's have been one of her staple pairs for years.

$150.00 at amazon.com


Moka Machine 6-Cup Coffee Maker

Give her her morning java fix in style with this statement-making coffee brewer.

$120.00 at saksfifthavenue.com


Arizona Big Buckle High Shine Sandals

Comfy and cool, these laid back sandals are perfect for brings style to her look without a lot of fuss.

$170.00 at anthropologie.com


Mommenpop BLOOD ORANGE

Know a spritz seeker? This juicy, low-ABV aperitif is made from organic Tarocco and Sanguinelli blood oranges and Barbera rosé grapes for a sweet-tart flavor that will take her spritzing to the next level.

$38.00 at mommenpop.com


The Popcorn Bowl with Kernel Sifter

Movie night just got more stylish with this chic stoneware bowl fitted with a collander-esque bottom to let unpopped kernels fall into a separate compartment.

More: Gifts for Movie Lovers

$48.00 at uncommongoods.com


Ray Frame

One gift that keeps on giving? A beautiful frame filled with a special photo. She'll think of you every time she sees it.

$350.00 at l-objet.com


Mosser Colored Glass Cake Stand

Put your favorite baker on a pedestal with one of these beautiful cake stands to show off her work.

$103.00 at food52.com


Tank Française

First invented by Louis Cartier in 1917, the Tank watch has been a staple piece for starlets, royals, and stylish women the world over for more than a century. Shouldn't you wife be on that list?

$3700.00 at cartier.com

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