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16 Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Best Friend in Your Life

16 Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Best Friend in Your Life

By Tessa Petak

Updated Dec 22, 2020 @ 1:00 pm

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Looking for some best friend gift ideas for your day one this holiday season? You know, your bestie, who can sometimes be picky. The person you've known forever — meaning you've probably exhausted all of those best friend gift options already.

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If that's the case for you, don't panic. Just take a deep breath and relax, because whether this person is a new parent or a beauty connoisseur, we've put together a list of amazing gifts for every kind of best friend.

Not to mention, everything is probably on sale.

You're welcome.

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If They Have Multiple Ear Piercings

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$265

gemist.co

These dainty huggie earrings are the perfect addition to their hoop collection and can be worn in any piercing they have.

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If They Like To Stop and Smell the Roses

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$65

oldtownflorist.com

If they already have everything, you can't go wrong with fresh flowers for their coffee table. Give them a beautiful floral arrangement through BloomNation — an online market place created to support local florists near you. This "Purple Rain" bouquet is from a local florist in Portland, Oregon.

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If They're In Need of Some Inspiration

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$22

amazon.com

If your friend wasn't an avid reader before, they've probably picked it up during quarantine. What Would Friday Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly, takes a look back at the life of iconic artist and feminist Frida Kahlo, and is guaranteed to inspire even the most burnt out friend.

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If They Like Chic Hoodies

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$59 (Originally $118)

lululemon.com

This Lululemon sweat-wicking hoodie is the the best gift for that friend who is always active — whether they're going for a run, or doing yoga in their living room. And it's half off right now.

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If They Just Want Some Rest

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$122

neimanmarcus.com

Even though we've all been stuck at home this year, chances are we're working more than ever. Give your friend the gift of incredible sleep, no creases when they wake up, and absolutely no bed head.

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If They Love a Personalized Moment — and Wine

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$12.99 (originally $19.98)

shutterfly.com

Show your BFF how much you care by going the extra mile to customize her gift. Whether they recently got married and changed their name or just loves to tack their initials on to anything, personalizing a gift is such a cute idea. And you really can't go wrong with a custom wine glass.

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If They're Working From Home... Indefinitely

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$64.00

whisps.com

We've all bought something tie-dye this year, but this limited edition loungewear (brought to you by none other than Whisps, which we've been snacking on all quarantine) set takes the 2020 trend up a notch. The next time your BFF hops on their work Zoom, their co-workers will surely get the message — and laugh a little, too.

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If They're a Skincare Junkie

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$52 (originally $74)

sephora.com

This Ole Henricksen Three Little Wonders Set from Sephora contains the brand's Truth Serum, Sheer Transformation Perfecting Moisturizer, and the Invigorating Night Transformation Gel — all packed with vitamin C, AHAs, and antioxidants, making it the perfect gift for your skin-obsessed best friend. They'll thank you later when they're glowing this holiday season.

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If They're Fashion Forward

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$29 (originally $58)

nordstrom.com

This trendy smocked top by Topshop is seriously perfect for (socially distanced) holiday get togethers. And since you gifted it to them, you can borrow it — that's the rule, right?

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If They Like to Match Their Mask To Their Outfit

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$29 (originally $38)

athropologie.com

Who would've thought you'd be buying a face mask as a holiday present — but here we are. If they've been pairing cute masks with their stylish ensembles, then this is a solid gift idea. And we can bet you've probably never gotten them this gift before.

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If They Like To Cook

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$45

neimanmarcus.com

Match their hair texture to this clever gift set that suits their style! And that's not shampoo next to the pasta — it's a bottle of olive oil to add to their dish. *chef's kiss*

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If Their New Baby Needs a Teddy Bear

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$14.05 (originally $15)

nordstrom.com

This sentimental stuffed toy is the perfect gift for your friend's new baby. Embroidered with "my first teddy" this keepsake toy will be sure to make many memories for their hunny.

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If They Like to Play Games

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$299

target.com

Getting lost in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the most relaxing way to wind down after a stressful day staring at the computer, plus who can resist those blue and green colors on the special edition Switch? You may even need to get your own console, so the two of you can visit each other's islands to play together.

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If They're All About Staying Hydrated

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$9.99 (originally $18.95)

saksoff5th.com

This Kate Spade tumbler will keep your best friend hydrated and in style, whether they're hitting the gym or just trying to reach their daily water intake.

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If They're With the Trends — Even in Their Sleep

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$29 (originally $59)

nordstromrack.com

Tie-dye pretty much won quarantine — and all of 2020 for that matter. So get your friend some trend-worthy pajamas. This set is on sale for only $28.57. Score!

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If Diamonds Are Their Best Friend

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$51 (originally $85)

nordstrom.com

OK, it might not be real diamonds, but this Kendra Scott necklace is elegant, sparkly, and on sale now for $51. Now that is a deal!

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