The 43 best gifts for girlfriends in 2024

If the beauty aisle overwhelms you or if you've seen these lip products in her bathroom cabinet, this Advent calendar gifts her some of her staples and maybe some products from the celeb-approved brand she hasn't tried yet. You'll look extra thoughtful for paying attention to the products she loves.

This elegant candle warmer lamp is a unique way for your girlfriend to enjoy her favorite candles. It works by melting the candle's wax from the top so she can fill her space with fragrance — sans the open flame, smoke and soot. It’s also dimmable, so she can customize the brightness and strength of the heat with the click of a button.

They were in, they were out and now they’re definitely in again. Uggs are the perfect cold weather shoes, and these water-resistant platform slippers take the brand's cozy shearling to another level.

Swifties will love this chic necklace that’s a subtle nod to Taylor Swift’s song “August.” It comes in gold or silver and reads “to live for the hope of it all.”

Belt bags are the perfect casual yet cute way to carry your everyday necessities. This option from Lululemon has it all: an exterior zippered pocket, interior pockets for small essentials and elastic loops to hold excess strap. It's a classic gift she'll use time and time again.

UnHide's Shleepy is perfect for the girlfriend who loves nothing more than a movie night or just cuddling on the couch. It’s a blanket, robe and sweater all in one, complete with a plush hood and convenient pockets. Plus, the vegan fur is unbelievably soft and cozy.

These jars not only come with seeds for her to grow fresh herbs at home, but they also look great on the windowsill. She can use the fresh herbs when she cooks and then reuse the jars to plant more herbs.

Once you go for a Casetify case, it’s hard to go back. There are an endless number of fun and innovative case designs to choose from, and the customization options make it so that you can gift her a one-of-a-kind phone case. Whether you go for an existing design or personalize it, the brand offers a huge selection of cases with varied levels of protection.

Celebrating your first anniversary together? This custom art from Minted, which has room for a photo from every month of the year, is a thoughtful gift she’ll definitely appreciate. And with multiple sizes as well as framed and unframed versions, there’s an option for every budget.

Created by long-distance couple Marie Poulle and Jean Gregoire, the Lovebox is a really sweet, romantic way to send messages throughout the day to the person you love. It’s a lot more special and exciting than a simple text message and a wonderful option for couples in separate time zones since the alerts are silent.

This gorgeous stone diffuser makes everyday life at home just a little more special and relaxing. It has two timer settings, an optional ambient LED light that emits a soothing candle-like glow and a stunning yet subtle matte ceramic cover that disguises the entire diffuser as a piece of pottery.

Choosing the right jewelry for your girlfriend can be a challenge. Fortunately, these sweet heart-shaped nap earrings leave little to no room for error. They’re hypoallergenic and have a unique flat-back design, specifically made to avoid poking and discomfort. They’re even comfortable enough to sleep in!

This oil and vinegar foursome from Brightland — a brand that specializes in thoughtful ingredient sourcing and working with family farmers and local makers — is the perfect gift for anyone who dabbles in and appreciates culinary experimentation. It includes two different cold-pressed extra virgin olive oils, a raw balsamic vinegar and a raw champagne vinegar.

"Longchamp bags are classic, and this Le Pliage bag is one of the gifts I consistently pull out of my closet," says Underscored updates writer Ellen McAlpine. "It's a durable nylon material that's easy to clean, can be used as a daily tote bag or for overnight trips, and comes in so many colors. I've been gifted these and purchased for friends."

Instant cameras are a fun way to capture spontaneous moments, making them a perfect gift for the girlfriend who loves documenting your experiences as a couple. This one has automatic exposure measurement to optimize your light settings, a macro lens adapter for clear close-up shots and a useful selfie mirror.

Bring a little bit of romance to her morning cup of coffee or nighttime tea with these adorable kissing mugs. They’re a sentimental gift whether you’re living with someone special or in a long-distance relationship.

A high-quality portable speaker is always good to have on hand. This chic retro-inspired speaker is cute enough to sit on a shelf at home and lightweight enough to throw in her bag. The sound quality is great too, and a single charge provides more than 30 hours of playtime.

Made from soft and supple pebbled Italian leather in Turkey, this wallet’s minimal design is sleek but still practical. It has four card slots, a zippered compartment and a larger slot for anything you need more easily accessible. Plus, you can even get it monogrammed in elegant gold foil.

The right jacket seals the deal for an outfit she'll feel confident in. This one checks all the boxes. It's stylish, relaxed and effortless; it's perfect for transitional weather and layering; and it's available in a three neutral colors so you can find which one fits her personal taste.

There are a lot of coffee makers on the market, but it’s hard to beat Nespresso machines when it comes to the intersection of price, ease of use and quality. This one comes in some fun colors to match her kitchen and doesn't take up too much space.

McAlpine took this suitcase on her international vacation, and it was a game changer for her trip. The Béis carry-on holds way more than meets the eye and is lightweight (aka easy to put in the overhead bin). The bag features interior pockets that offer both organization and function since one of them is designed to contain any toiletries that might leak.

If she loves trying out new makeup products, you can give her a place to store them all with this cosmetics case. Not only is it adorable but it’s durable and easy to clean. It works equally well as an at-home organizer and an all-in-one travel bag.

For the girlfriend who can’t resist a coffee-flavored cocktail, give her everything she needs to make an espresso martini at home. This chic infusion kit includes a glass steeping jar, espresso beans, cacao nibs and cinnamon. All she has to do is pair it with her choice of liquor and let it steep for about a week.

Some leggings are great for working out, while others are more for lounging. But these Alo Yoga leggings are all-around perfect for just about every activity. They’re sculpting, supportive and compressive, and the slight sheen makes these an equally cute pair of pants for outside the gym.

For the girlfriend who loves to bake, there’s nothing like new bakeware to make the whole process that much more enjoyable. This curated set from Great Jones comes with a casserole dish and a pie dish, which are dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dior's cosmetics products always make for a good beauty gift, and the lip oil is no exception. It's a little luxury she'll love popping in her bag before she heads out to meet you for date night or a night out with the girls.

One of our favorite waterproof and tarnish-proof jewelry brands, Hey Harper is the go-to place for affordable yet high-quality pieces that will last years. Perfect for layering and standalone wear alike, these birthstone necklaces are a meaningful (and memorable) gift for girlfriends who like jewelry.

An editor-favorite travel product, these mini perfume atomizers let her bring her favorite scents with her on the go. Whether she tosses one in her purse for nights out or brings it on your next vacation together, it's a handy gift she'll get lots of use out of.

You both can't stop talking about your latest adventure, so getting her a candle with a fragrance reminiscent of your trip is a sweet way to keep the conversation going. Our editors have tested these candles and love their vessels. She'll want to repurpose it afterward and keep it around.

Jewelry can be one of the more expensive gifts of the season, but one of our editors loved this piece because it's totally customizable, under $150 and looks sophisticated on its own or as part of a stack. The dainty paperclip chain is subtle but still durable for everyday wear.

Cooling pajamas like this pair from Lake will have her sleeping comfortably. The Peruvian Pima cotton is so soft she'll never want to take them off. The elastic short-sleeve set comes in two cute colorways, and you can even shop a bundle with a pair of pants.

If she's a girl who loves a fun beverage at the end of the day, this seltzer machine is one of our editors' top picks. It looks sleek on the counter since there's no plug or cables, and it goes beyond just seltzer. You can fizz up juice, wine and almost anything else.

Aritzia's socks seemingly took over the internet last year, so snag a pack off her wish list this year. The socks are loved for their thickness, breathable feel and ankle height that's right on-trend. They come in white, black and a mixed pack.

If she's obsessed with tracking her activity, steps and more, that means her Apple Watch is always on her wrist. This band is designed to look like a traditional watch band and blend her wearable in with her other jewelry. Nordstrom has three more color options (a classic black, silver, and a mixed-metal silver and gold).

Another NFL collab you'll want to make note of, Abercrombie & Fitch's LuxeLoft sweater is probably already sitting in her cart. Whether she's showing off her team pride or supporting yours, she can easily style this sweater with jeans or leggings on the weekends or with trousers for the office.

She'll grab this bag on the regular before she heads out the door. There are seven different color options for this under-$150 accessory. The bag's design is timeless and comparable to that of a high-end designer style.

Daily Drills is a brand you might not have on your radar, but you should. The Los Angeles-based brand does limited drops of comfortable collections she'll love lounging in. These sweat shorts are ideal for wearing while working from home or for slipping on after her workout.