70 Best Gifts for Women in 2026, According to GQ

Skip to main content70 Thoughtful Gifts for Women, According to Dudes Who Are Really Trying HereGentle nudge: The holidays are right around the corner.Courtey of GQ, Burberry, Nothing, Reformation; Design: Emily HanhanWhen it comes to buying gifts for the women in your life, we have one rule: Shop from her wishlist, not her to-do list. Maybe she's got a Sephora's worth of serums in her bathroom, a small fortune invested in vintage Italian glassware, or a closet full of capital-F fashion with “nothing to wear.” Whatever her particular brand of enthusiasm, we've got it well covered, from the latest and greatest beauty to old-fashioned fineries in cashmere and silk. Below, an assortment of some of the best gifts for women at every price point.Good gifts don't stop here. Explore all our gift guides, then sign up for the GQ Recommends newsletter for more excellent ideas.The Gifts for Women Hit ListThe Impeccable Knit&Daughter Sligo V-Neck SweaterRead moreThe New-Old-School BagCoach Kisslock Frame Bag 30Read moreThe Wired It-BudBose Noise Canceling Wired EarbudsRead moreThe New Dries Hand & Body LineDries Van Noten Pepper & Rose Liquid SoapRead moreThe Face-Saving WandTherabody TheraFace Depuffing WandRead moreThe Perfect Little PendantSophie Buhai Tiny Egg Silver NecklaceRead moreThe Affordable MacBookApple MacBook Neo (512GB)Read moreThe Decadent CandleLoewe Small Pistachio CandleRead moreStyle GiftsBeauty GiftsHome GiftsTech GiftsWellness GiftsStyle Gifts&DaughterSligo V-Neck SweaterBritish knitwear label &Daughter can count us among its devoted followers, not least for its Sligo V-neck, a Scottish lambswool sweater with a slightly shrunken fit that makes the traditional style feel decidedly of the moment.Colina StradaGold Olive Florence RingCollina Strada made its name from its playful, offbeat designs, and this ring is the easiest way for her to add a little “festive” flair this season without resorting to sequins, though sequins are also welcome.CoachKisslock Frame Bag 30There's been a lot of commotion around the larger version of Coach's Kisslock bag, but this smaller iteration is every bit as chic. With its structured shape and classic clasp, it's prim and proper in a good way.Banana RepublicItalian Fair Isle Sweater ScrunchieThis Fair Isle scrunchie from Banana is a cheery finishing touch that makes even the simplest ponytail feel festive. If the wintry knit pattern ain't her thing, there are a few other fun designs to choose from.TimexTeeny Tiny TimexWe love a precious itsy-bitsy watch, and so does Brynn Wallner, the watch writer behind Dimepiece, who teamed up with Timex to offer up this dainty little number. It's simple, does the job, and makes a lovely gift for someone who feels the same way.Reformationx Alexa Chung Pony SlipperAlexa Chung has a few different irons in the fire these days, but perhaps none hotter than these snakeskin mules with a cute block heel.Emily Dawn Long"Take Off Your Clothes" HatA little playful, and straight to the point. Emily Dawn Long's IYKYK wares are modern classics at this point, and an easy gift for those you know who do indeed know.Buck MasonField-Spec Rugby PoloA rugby for the girls. Boxy and cropped, this one from Buck Mason might finally get her to stop borrowing yours.Sophie BuhaiTiny Egg Silver NecklaceSophie Buhai's signature egg pendant has been around since she first started, and a decade later, I gotta say, it's still a very good egg.Saint LaurentBowling ToteDone up in crocodile-embossed leather, Saint Laurent's giant bowling bag is a canny investment for someone who wants one very good bag to do it all: an everyday carryall during the week, and a posh getaway bag for the next weekender.SilphiumSilphium Sling BagA mainstay from New York-based label Silphium, this leather sling bag flaunts a sculptural teardrop shape and an adjustable knotted strap. Each one is made to order, so you better get to it.Comme SiLa Boxer ClassicaNo one, at least that I know of, has ever been disappointed by a pair of Comme Si boxers, which can and absolutely should be worn out of the house.J.CrewDouble-Breasted PeacoatA double-breasted peacoat is good. A double-breasted peacoat cut with these proportions is even better. Ideal for tossing over just about anything.Quince100% Merino Wool BalaclavaIf she's a self-proclaimed cold girl, Quince's fuzzy merino wool balaclava will keep her noggin (and ears and neck) nice and toasty.Beauty GiftsAcnex Frédéric Malle Body WashEarlier this year, Acne Studios followed up its much-loved collaboration with perfumer Frédéric Malle with a body wash scented with peach, sandalwood, and musk.Dries Van NotenPepper & Rose Liquid SoapPepper and rose make a glorious pairing, especially in the hands of Dries Van Noten, who makes some of the best formulations in the business.Summer FridaysSunlit EssentialsSummer Fridays has bundled up a few sunny-day essentials—its lip butter balm, mineral milk sunscreen, and vanilla eau de parfum—in a charming little mini tote perfect for bringing poolside.TherabodyTheraFace Depuffing WandWe recommended Therabody's Depuffing Wand last year, and we're running it back because it's just so dang good at what it does. Hot and cold treatments in one wonderfully unfussy little device make it a welcome addition to her skincare routine.Ora MethodLED Gua ShaCombining gua sha with red-light therapy was only a matter of time. Ora Method's LED gua sha tool also throws gentle vibration into the mix, so she gets a little massaging, depuffing, and skin rejuvenation all in one go.NécessaireThe Body Oil GrapefruitBetween the biting cold outside and the bone-dry heat indoors, winter surely ravages the skin. But a good body oil, like this one from Nécessaire, can help keep her nourished and glowing through it all.ChanelNo. 5 Eau de ParfumChanel No. 5 needs no introduction, but I'll give it one anyway. Rose, jasmine, and a little citrus make up this grand dame of fragrances, which smells just as good today as it did a century ago.La Bonne BrosseThe Care & Detangling HairBrushIf you haven’t heard of La Bonne Brosse, chances are she has. And if one of the French brand’s quaintly demure hairbrushes hasn’t yet found its way onto her vanity, you’d be wise to remedy that.RhodeGlazing Milk Ceramide Facial EssenceOver lunch at GQ HQ recently, a few of my colleagues were coming to terms with an inconvenient truth: Rhode's Glazing Milk is actually really good. But good it is: a milky, ceramide-packed essence that leaves skin hydrated, dewy, and looking like the hype machine is onto something.EademMini Le Chouchou TrioEadem's Le Chouchou lip balms have had BeautyTok in a tizzy, and at least a few GQ staffers swear by 'em. This set comes with three versions: Butter Mochi (the no-frills, clear one), Sakura (a milky pink with a sweet tooth), and Fig Sauce (a moody little mauve).BurberryGoddess Eau de ParfumBurberry Goddess is a vanilla perfume for people who think they don't like vanilla perfumes. Warm, creamy, and lifted by a little lavender, it's sweet without smelling like a dessert.Dr. Dennis GrossSpectraLite FaceWare Pro 3-Minute LED DeviceIt looks like something out of Ex Machina, and that's just one reason to like Dr. Dennis Gross's LED face mask. The others? Red light to help soften fine lines, blue light to target breakouts, and a purple setting that combines the two.SharkShark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair DryerI won't pretend to know the first thing about hair tools, but the women I consulted for this guide assure me that Shark's FlexStyle is a worthy alternative to the considerably pricier Dyson Airwrap. Defer to their expertise and pocket the difference.KérastaseElixir and 8H Holiday Duo SetA good hair day is a gift. Kérastase's holiday duo helps make them happen. Inside: the brand's cult-favorite Elixir Ultime hair oil for shine, plus its night serum to work some overnight magic.GlossierGlossier You DuoThe original Glossier You fragrance is a modern classic, and this gift set doubles down on it, with a full-size bottle for her dresser and a travel-size one to take wherever she goes.PleasingThe Big Lip + Cheek Tint Trio SetA little color for her lips, a little flush for her cheeks, all in one. Pleasing's Big Lip + Cheek is a clever twofer from Harry Styles' beauty brand, which she'll be impressed you know about in the first place.Home GiftsHommeyStripe RobeLook at the lapels on this thing! Hommey's striped robe makes lounging around the house feel like a grand affair, and it comes in all sorts of lively, unexpected colorways.CamperWabi Multicolor SlipperShe can wear these slippers from Mallorca-based Camper while padding around the house, but they'll look just as good out and about. And with a cushy EVA footbed and rubber outsoles, she can be comfortably be out and about for hours.FellowMatcha SetYou can't walk down the street these days without spotting someone clutching an iced matcha, and those daily cafe runs add up. Fellow's beautifully made set, launched last year, can help them save some green while getting their fix.BalmudaMoon KettleI'm a coffee drinker through and through, but I'd consider switching allegiances to tea if it meant getting to use this teapot from Balmuda. Just looking at the thing feels therapeutic.Herman MillerGirard ThrowThis modish Herman Miller throw features an archival design by Alexander Girard, primary-color enthusiast and founding director of the company's textile division, brought to life by the good folks at Pendleton.LoeweSmall Pistachio CandleLoewe just added a Pistachio scent to its delicious range of candles. Good luck resisting the urge to light it every night.Maison BalzacMartini Gift SetNo matter how she likes her martinis, they'll always be a little dirty in Maison Balzac's glasses, thanks to the playful glass olives nestled inside. The set comes with two glasses and a matching olive plate.RoccoEssential FridgeRocco's game-changing beverage fridge now has a more affordable sibling. The Essential holds more than 100 cans and costs considerably less than the flagship Super Smart Fridge, while retaining the same compressor.HawsThe Warley Fall Two Gallon Watering CanIf status gardenwear is a category she's invested in, there's no bigger flex than a Haws watering can. In cherry red, it feels like a little luxury for reviving your house plants.Arne Jacobsen ClocksStation Table ClockWith all the high-tech sunrise clocks on the market these days, we've managed to overcomplicate the alarm clock. Maybe some things don't need reinventing. Take this handsome one from Arne Jacobsen, the Danish design legend who also gave us the egg chair.TypicalStretch TowelFresh on the scene, Typical had the sorta boring idea to rethink the bath towel by adding 2% spandex, making it stretchy enough to move with you and stay securely wrapped. Turns out boring ideas can be pretty great, and these towels are a real treat.DoraiStone Sink CaddyDorai's sleek stone sink caddy is made from diatomaceous earth, a freakishly absorbent material that wicks away water in seconds, keeping things from sitting in a soggy mess.Baggux Sandy Liang Large Nylon Market BagFor their second collaboration, Sandy Liang and Baggu brought back the much-loved print, this time in an especially good shade of blue.KintoWater BottleIf they have a passion for water and a good water bottle, Kinto’s is worth a look. Made from recycled materials with the transparency of glass, it’s just a nice thing to carry around all day.Tech GiftsNothingHeadphone (a)Nothing released a gaggle of great listening gear this year, and the Headphone (a) is a standout. Cheaper than the flagship Headphone (1), it still delivers superb sound, an absurd 135 hours of battery life, and some excellent color options. One of the best pairs we tested all year at this price.BoseNoise Canceling Wired EarbudsBose has finally made its first wired noise-canceling earbuds. Expect them to be a hot commodity among the wired-headphone evangelists, who can now tune out the world without compromising their principles.AppleMacBook Neo (512GB)Apple's new entry-level laptop might be marketed to students, but it's also a very good laptop for anyone who just needs to do regular laptop things. Browsing, emailing, streaming, the occasional spreadsheet—the Neo handles the everyday stuff without demanding a small fortune for the privilege of owning a fruit-embossed gadget.AppleAirpods 5 EarbudsApple's new AirPods 5 come in two tiers, and the more giftable of the two is the version with the wireless charging case. You get longer battery life and swipe-to-adjust volume controls right on the stems.AppleWatch Series 12Apple's flagship ticker takes care of the everyday stuff, from keeping tabs on workouts and sleep to saving you from fishing your phone out of your pocket every five minutes. There's also a new chip built to handle a smarter, AI-powered Siri, which should make the world's most popular smart watch that much more useful.Ray-Banx Meta Burbank (Audio)Ray-Ban Meta's Burbank glasses are all about audio: music, podcasts, and calls, without sticking anything in your ears. And, to be absolutely clear, there's no camera. None.Alex Millx Alex Mill Leather Phone LanyardAlex Mill's leather phone lanyard, made by leather goods experts at Billykirk, keeps their phone close at hand and looks pretty good doing it.Bailey HikawaNami Phone CaseYou may spotted a Bailey Hikawa phone case out in the wild. They're pretty hard to miss. With bold, undulating shapes and eye-catching colors, they also double as a stand, propping your phone up vertically or horizontally.Cotopaxix FujifilmCotopaxi and Fujifilm teamed up for this handy setup. Inside: an Instax Mini 13 instant camera, a shoulder bag and camera strap done up in Cotopaxi's signature riot of color, and film to get them snapping right out of the box.Camp Snap110D CameraTaking its cues from Kodak's '70s-era 110 camera, Camp Snap offers a screen-free digital experience with an 8MP sensor, which is modest by today's standards, but entirely the point.BrickBrick NightYou know Brick, but have you met Brick Night? The new bedside gadget uses Bluetooth to automatically block distracting apps when you enter the bedroom during, putting an end to late-night doomscrolling without a second thought.Steff EleoffFlow Tech Ring CoverToronto-based jewelry designer Steff Eleoff makes brilliantly designed sculptural covers that slip over an Oura (or “tech”) ring, turning a piece of werable tech into something they'll actually want to show off.U-Turn AudioOrbit Plus Turntable w/ Built-in PreampU-Turn's Orbit Plus is one of the finest midrange turntables around. This version has a built-in phono preamp, so she can get straight to spinning records with a pair of powered speakers.CMF By NothingSpeaker MNothing’s sub-brand CMF has made its first portable Bluetooth speaker, a peculiar little contraption that bears an uncanny resemblance to a milk carton. Which, in a sea of anonymous black cylinders, is the point.Twelve SouthValetTwelve South's Valet gives her phone a proper place to recharge, with a handy catchall for keys, jewelry, and whatever else tends to accumulate around the house.CounterpartThe ChargerNo one expects much from a charger in the design department, but when someone actually tries, it can make all the difference. Counterpart's looks great plugged into the wall, and its retractable cord is a genuine pleasure to use.Wellness GiftsWoopMeridian BandWhoop's new Meridian band is a welcome reminder of where fitness trackers are headed: they no longer need to look like fitness trackers. An elegant little upgrade for anyone who wants to keep tabs on their health without advertising the fact.LululemonSteady State Oversized Track PantPart sweatpant, part track pant, this oversized pair from lululemon has a satisfyingly weighty feel and the kind of relaxed fit she'll wanna live in.CanopyPortable Humidifier 2.0Between their office, hotel rooms, and Airbnbs, there's a lot of bone-dry air out there. Canopy's new portable humidifier makes it easy to add a little moisture wherever they go, with a dose of aromatherapy to boot.LoopQuiet 2These comfy silicone earplugs dial down the volume on everyday distractions, whether she's trying to focus at work or enjoy a little peace and quiet at home. And unlike those disposable foam plugs, they're actually nice to look at.TheragunMini PlusHow could Theragun possibly improve on its already excellent mini massage gun, you ask? By adding heat, of course. The Mini Plus combines percussive massage with warming therapy to help loosen up sore muscles.HigherDoseInfrared Sauna BlanketAgain, never underestimate the restorative powers of a little targeted heat. Or, in this case, heat from head to toe. HigherDose's sauna blanket is easy to set up and use, and delivers one hell of a sweat session without requiring a trip to an actual hot box.An OriFirst Breath Aromatherapy InahlerSome nervous systems could use a little extra TLC. An Ori's First Breath aromatherapy inhaler is turned from solid wood and filled with soothing botanicals.Kate McLeodPalo Santo & Vetiver Pebble Solid Bath & Shower Oil SetThis set from Kate McLeod of solid bath and shower oils puts cocoa butter and jojoba oil to work, delivering a generous dose of plant-based moisture without another bottle cluttering the tub.Michael Nolledo is GQ’s commerce director, where he leads operations for GQ Recommends and oversees coverage for all things menswear and style. Prior to GQ, he led editorial programs for several publications, including InsideHook, BuzzFeed, and Business Insider. Originally from Chicago, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can ... Read More