52 Best Gifts for Girlfriends That Are Unique and Romantic
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While we’re sure your gal would be pleased with cards and flowers, to find the absolute best gifts for girlfriends, you’re going to need to think beyond the bouquet. If you’re looking for a unique present that’s equal parts romantic, we suggest you go the personalized gift route (think: a candle with your anniversary date or a custom print inspired by your relationship’s unique story). Need something for a self-care queen’s birthday? You can never go wrong with a luxurious silk pillowcase that’ll help her get her beauty sleep. And if her love language is words of affirmation, there’s a best-selling bracelet on this list with an inspiring message that’ll make her smile every time she looks down. From a viral card game to a sex toy that’ll turn up the heat in the bedroom, these great gift ideas (which, yes, double as gifts for women, in general) are guaranteed to impress.
The best gifts for girlfriends, at a glance
- Best Birthday Gift: Birthdate Co. Anniversary Candle, $70
- Best Sentimental Gift: Our Bucket List: A Journal for Couples, $10
- Best Christmas Gift: Mark & Graham Small Travel Jewelry Case, $69
- Best Romantic Gift: Custom Matchbook Art, $15
- Best Anniversary Gift: Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 Instant Camera, $113
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Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 Instant Camera
If she loves to capture pics of every moment, gift her this adorable instant camera that prints out photos in seconds. Each photo has a vintage-film vibe, perfect for starting a collage filled with your memories that can later be framed and given as an anniversary gift.
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Kate Spade “Heart of Gold” Idiom Bangle
For a gift for your favorite person who has, well, a heart of gold, this sleek and minimal bracelet with a sweet message engraved inside is like a secret little compliment she can carry with her all day long. They also have a sterling silver version, if that’s more her style.
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Mark & Graham Small Travel Jewelry Case
For jet-setting girlfriends, this travel case is the perfect way to help them stay organized while packing. Personalize it in her favorite color and a monogram for an extra-special touch
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UrbanStems Flower Subscription
Show her you’re thinking of her with a floral subscription service. UrbanStems will deliver blooms to her doorstep for the number of months that you choose.
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Birthdate Co. Birthdate Candle
Glamour editors and readers alike are big fans of Birthdate Co., the brand behind the viral Birthdate Candle. You can customize with your names and anniversary date. On the back, you’ll get a personalized reading for the day you started dating, offering some insight into what’s to come. Plus, the earthy sage scent is cozy for the fall.
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Ugg Scuffette II Slippers
If she’s a cozy homebody, make sure that she has warm and comfy slippers ready for the cold-weather season. These supersoft bestsellers are ideal for lounging around at home and binge-watching her favorite shows.
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Laneige Glowy Lip Balm Set
This lip balm set comes complete with three of the brand’s best-selling glowy balms in berry, gummy bear, and vanilla that will keep her lips ever so moisturized and glossy through the winter.
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Diptyque Baies (Berries) Scented Candle
Here’s a trendy candle that smells as luxurious as it looks and will fill her home with notes of blooming roses, berries, and blackcurrant.
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OakdeneDesigns Personalized Large Matchbox
This custom matchbox is a thoughtful gift that’s both sentimental and practical. It includes your joined initials and whatever date you choose.
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Coach Jonie Bag
Our editors have been loving all things Coach this season: bags, totes, wallets, charms, you name it. Gift the stylish girlfriend a cute handle bag like this crescent-shape one that can be worn as a wristlet or a crossbody.
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Byredo Le Corps Gypsy Water Body Wash & Body Lotion Gift Set
Yes, it’s a total splurge, but this viral brand is luxury in a bottle. The body wash and lotion duo, which are filled with notes of bergamot, lemon, and juniper berries, will make every shower feel like a trip to the spa.
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Mevecco Zodiac Necklace
Does she check her horoscope on Co-Star everyday? She’ll adore this personalized zodiac necklace that features an engraved constellation of her birth month.
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Yeti Customizable 10 oz. Tumbler
Is there anything that says “I love you” more than waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning? Elevate her mornings with a personalized tumbler, customized with her name, initials, or a sweet message to make every sip feel extra special. Bonus: It’s super durable and doubles as a water bottle, keeping her liquids ice-cold all day.
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Lunya Washable Silk Robe
This Lunya washable silk bathrobe is an instant upgrade for the one she’s been holding on to for years. It’s not only softer than cashmere but lightweight enough to double as sleepwear, even if she’s a hot sleeper.
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Fossil Watch Ring
The latest jewelry trend this season is watch rings, and this Fossil one is a favorite of Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle. “They’re adjustable and cute. It’s a fun accessory to play with when you want to add more glam to your outfit,” she says.
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Nodpod Weighted Sleep Mask
This is one of our editors’ favorite sleep masks—it’s a little heavy, like a weighted blanket for your face, so it stays put and is ultra-soothing. If she can’t sleep without an eye mask, consider this the upgrade she never knew she needed.
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Longchamp Le Pliage Cosmetics Case
This cute mini cosmetics case can hold all of her prized products and is just as stylish as her handbag collection.
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Lululemon Dual Pouch Wristlet
If she spends every morning looking for her keys, this wristlet keeps her essentials close with two zippered pouches to keep everything organized when she’s on the go.
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Anthropologie Bistro Tile Margot Monogram Mug
This is one of our favorite under $20 presents to give since it looks way more expensive than it is and works well in a gift basket if you’re looking for something a bit extra—just add some coffee beans, a box of tea, or a hot cocoa kit.
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Béis The Weekend Travel Bag
This weekender bag will become her new go-to for short getaway trips. It’s water-resistant and has a variety of zip pockets and compartments to carry everything she might need, from a laptop to a makeup bag, accessories, shoes, and more.
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Slip Scrunchies in Holiday Cracker
Not only can she tie her hair back with these festive scrunchies but the silk will be gentle on her strands—no snagging or pulling here.
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Wonderbly How to Make a Name-tini
So she loves cocktails? Make her her very own customizable cocktail book based off of her signature drink that she can revisit time and time again.
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Ewrkbr Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace
Sometimes the best gift ideas are the most simple, and an initial necklace will take the cake every time. We especially love this puffed bubble style that can be worn alone or layered with other pieces.
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Oura Ring Gen3 Heritage
Help her track her health with this subtle yet effective smart ring gadget that tracks heart rate, sleep, and activity. Glamour’s Calle loves her Oura ring. “Smartwatches and fitness trackers were always uncomfortable to wear and died quickly, but this smart ring is cute, slim, and has long-lasting battery. It gives me all the important health tracking through the app, and I love checking my sleep score every day,” she says.
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J Jimoo Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
Silk pillowcases are all the rage, and this one is a Glamour editor favorite. It helps to prevent hair damage, dermatologists say it’s better for the skin, and best yet, it’s super comfy to sleep on.
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Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
This Glamour-editor-approved Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is a super-luxe body cream. It has a rabid fan following for many reasons: It’s deeply hydrating, it smooths skin, and the beloved scent is just incredible.
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Gisou Hair Perfume
This viral hair perfume will make her hair look shiny and smell sweet all day long.
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MonétBeauty Ice Globes
Level up her self-care (and skin-care) routine with these TikTok-trending ice globes that she can roll on her face to help her relax and rejuvenate after a long day of work.
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Rifle Paper Co Strawberry Fields Embroidered Sketchbook
If drawing is her passion, she’ll love these stunning embroidered sketchbooks to house all of her creations.
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Tonyulax Bow Stud Earrings
Throw these bow earrings in a Christmas gift box and boom—you’ll make an impact on a budget. They’re exactly what every balletcore gal needs to bring her cutest outfits together, and are way more interesting than your typical hoops.
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'Glamour: An Extraordinary History: 85 Years of Women Breaking Boundaries'
We might be biased, but we bet if she’s a fashion aficionado, she’ll love this coffee-table book that takes a look back at Glamour’s 85-year history.
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Our Place Mini Always Pan 2.0
Our Place’s mini version of the Always Pan is exactly what she’ll need for all of her “girl dinners” at home. It makes life so much easier for cooking for one, or two, if you’re together.
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Lelo Siri 3
This little couples toy might be compact, but it’s here to bring her majorly good vibes—literally. The sleek design, customizable settings, and whisper-quiet motor make it the perfect gift for the bedroom. It pulses to the beat of tunes so you can set up her playlist.
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ShineSand Custom Face Socks
We highly recommend printing your face, or her pet’s face, on these custom socks that you can get fast on Amazon. She’ll giggle every time she wears them.
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Phlur Vanilla Skin Body & Hair Fragrance Mist
Gift her this trending body mist that’s a favorite of Glamour’s commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary. “This is by far the number one fragrance I’d want to find in my stocking. It leaves behind the dreamiest warm vanilla scent that lasts for hours,” she says.
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Crosley Voyager Vintage Record Player
If she loves her tunes, look to this portable vinyl record player that’s as stylish as it is functional.
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Breda Jane Bracelet Watch
A bracelet watch makes for a super-special, timeless gift. This pick will do just the trick and you can pick it up on Amazon for under $200.
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Ana Luisa Ellery Gold Heart Necklace
Show her she has your whole heart with this delicate gold necklace that’s encrusted with the sparkliest CZs.
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Made In Blue Carbon-Steel Wok
If she’s an aspiring chef, Glamour commerce producer Leilani McQuay says that this steel wok is the best she’s owned. “I’ve prepared some of my finest dishes with this wok, from delicious fried noodles to the fluffiest eggs. It heats up quickly, is nonstick, and cleanup is a breeze. I’ve even gifted it twice!”
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Nekteck Foot Massager
Give her the gift of pure relaxation with this heated shiatsu foot massager that has tens of thousands of rave reviews on Amazon.
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Soludos The Roma Sneakers
If she’s in the market for a new pair of sneakers, the Soludos Roma are a favorite of Glamour contributors and editors alike because they’re ultra comfortable, very versatile and won’t give her blisters.
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TrendyWallCrafts Custom Matchbook Art
Give her a unique gift she’ll never forget with this DIY custom art print that you can customize with the matchbooks of your favorite date-night restaurants.
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Jiggy Puzzle NYC Night by Sara Boccaccini Meadows
Adult puzzles that you can frame? Sign us up. Jiggy’s puzzles come with glue and a straight-edge tool to seal your finished work of art. “I got this as a Christmas gift last year and it was a fun way to spend my break. It’s been hanging in my apartment and now I’m eyeing Jiggy’s holiday collection,” says Glamour’s Calle. You can also create your own custom puzzle through the site.
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Rhode Holiday Duo
This soon-to-be-sold-out holiday set from Rhode includes the popular Glazing Milk and Peptide Lip Treatment. The Glazing Milk essence is made of skin-boosting ingredients like ceramides to prep the skin, while the lip balm has peptides and essential fatty acids to keep her lips nourished.
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BCTex Coll Velvet House Slippers
She’ll feel like an Old Hollywood movie star when she’s spending Saturday night inside in a silk robe and these retro feathered velvet slippers. They’re made with memory foam, so they’ll be extra comfy too.
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Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal
Whether she’s just starting out on a mindfulness and self-care journey or just loves writing down her thoughts, this best-selling journal comes with affirming prompts that she can fill out daily.
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Little Words Project Rose Crystal Custom Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Whether it’s your anniversary date, a cute inside joke, or her favorite mantra, make this dainty rose crystal bracelet totally hers by customizing it with something meaningful. It’s the sweetest way to add a personal touch she’ll love (and brag about to her friends).
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Free People Major Mogul Buti Beanie
Sure, she might already have a beanie, but does hers have ultra-chic embroidery? Plus, the cream shade goes with everything and is giving stealth wealth.
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Our Bucket List: A Journal for Couples by LovityNote
This sweet journal has to be one of our favorite romantic gifts for her and is perfect for a long-distance relationship. It holds all of your memories together and has over 300 bucket list ideas to complete. It’ll be a keepsake she’ll never forget.
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Madewell Suede Baseball Hat
So she’s been wearing the same baseball hat since college? Gift her this grown-up version with a chic suede finish.
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Aerie Off-Duty Satin Trouser PJ
Give her the gift of cozy PJS with these cute and comfy satin trouser pajama pants.