Shopping Gift Guides Almost 140 Unique, Editor-Approved Gift Ideas for the Toughest People on Your List By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on November 17, 2021 @ 09:00AM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Courtesy Kleed; Courtesy Impala; Courtesy OPI; Courtesy Hudson Grace As we leave our Zoom gatherings behind and begin to meet friends IRL, it's time to celebrate a return to normal. And if "normal" means being faced with an inordinate amount of occasions to give gifts, and finding everyday tasks like gift shopping hard, and stress shopping for yourself instead, don't fret! Treat your favorite people — the more difficult to buy for the better — to some spirit-lifting color and sparkle with these brilliant gift ideas featured in our magazine. You'll find selections for minimalists, trendsetters, homebodies, and more. Plus a bonus section devoted to under-$50 finds. No matter your budget or particular present-finding problem, the solution awaits, ahead. For the Haute Bohemian Courtesy of Stella McCartney; Courtesy of Nickey Kehoe For the friend who's as likely to regale you with stories of travels abroad as she is ayahausca trips, whose outfits always have that sense of verve, these finds are sure to delight and surprise as much as she does. Nickey Kehoe pastel set courtesy Nickey Kehoe Buy on Nickeykehoe.com Price at time of publish: $98 The Gift that Gives Back Buy Now Buy Now Buy Now Price at time of publish: $200 Tabula Rasa Oasis sweater courtesy Tabula Rasa Buy on Tabularasa-ny.com Price at time of publish: $450 Chanel Rouge Allure in Rouge Brûlant courtesy Chanel Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Ulta Buy on Bloomingdales Price at time of publish: $42 Mociun toast and cereal spoon charms courtesy Mociun Buy on Mociun.com Price at time of publish: $1,800 Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings courtesy Taschen Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Barnesandnoble.com Price at time of publish: $200 Kleed kimono courtesy Kleed Buy on Kleedkimonos.com Buy on Pinkpigwestport.com Made sustainably, with sales supporting rhino conservation in Africa. Price at time of publish: $280 Clare V. pendant courtesy Clare V. Buy on Clarev.com Price at time of publish: $368 Polaroid Now+ camera courtesy Polaroid Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Best Buy Price at time of publish: $150 Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Mega: Celestial Odyssey Eye Plette courtesy Pat McGrath Labs Buy on Patmcgrath.com Price at time of publish: $78 Stella McCartney sweater courtesy Stella McCartney Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $1,095 The Elder Statesman blanket courtesy The Elder Statesman Buy on Elder-statesman.com Price at time of publish: $3,475 Wray shirt Jeffrey Westbrook Buy on Wray.nyc Price at time of publish: $198 Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia eau de parfum courtesy Gucci Buy on Amazon Buy on Sephora Buy on Ulta Price at time of publish: $142 Buru Pants courtesy Buru Buy on Shopburu.com Price at time of publish: $98 For the Style Setter courtesy Michael Michael Kors; courtesy Bose; courtesy Dior For a fashion-minded friend, the ultimate accessory is a bold one given by someone you love. Gift a hat, purse, or fragrance that says: If anyone can pull this off, it's you. Bea Bongiasca Ring courtesy Bea Bongiasca Buy on Bergdorfgoodman.com Buy on Musexmuse.com Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $620 Lapima Sunglasses courtesy Lapima Buy on Lapima.com Price at time of publish: $515 Versace Football courtesy Versace Buy on Neiman Marcus Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Buy on Ssense.com Price at time of publish: $250 Prada Hat courtesy Prada Buy on Prada.com Price at time of publish: $1,490 Maison Vaincourt Corset Belt courtesy Maison Vaincourt Buy on Bergdorfgoodman.com Buy on Neiman Marcus Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $565 Courrèges Cap courtesy Courrèges Buy on Courreges.com Buy on Divincenzoboutique.com Buy on Farfetch.com Price at time of publish: $250 Vivienne Westwood Coin Purse courtesy Vivienne Westwood Buy on Viviennewestwood.com Price at time of publish: $160 Lady Dior Collaboration With Gisela Colón Bag courtesy Dior Price at time of publish: $TBD available by special order, 800-929-3467. Emilio Pucci x Acqua di Parma Notte di Stelle candle courtesy Emilio Pucci Buy on Gents.com Price at time of publish: $90 Spectrum Collections x KJH 11 Piece Edit courtesy Spectrum Collections Buy on Spectrumcollections.com Price at time of publish: $109 Akola Unlock-it Bracelets courtesy Akola Buy on Akola.co Price at time of publish: $145 Lancôme x Emily In Paris For The Love Of Paris Eyeshadow Palette courtesy Lancôme Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $45 Nanushka shirt courtesy Nanushka Buy on Bergdorfgoodman.com Buy on Nanushka.com Buy on Renttherunway.com Price at time of publish: $445 By Far Scarf courtesy By Far Buy on Luisaviaroma.com Buy on Shopbop.com Price at time of publish: $288 For the Traditionalist courtesy Citizen; courtesy Hourglass; courtesy Olivia Morris; courtesy Ganni A cozy scarf, a classic scent, and a couple of days off spent together, that's all this pal wants. OK, OK and a diamond headband, too. Tiny Tags Necklace courtesy Tiny Tags Buy on Tinytags.com Price at time of publish: $535 Olivia Morris At Home slippers courtesy Olivia Morris Buy on Shopbop.com Price at time of publish: $305 Ralph Lauren Blanket courtesy Ralph Lauren Buy on Bloomingdales Buy on Ralphlauren.com Price at time of publish: $595 ByChari Necklace courtesy ByChari Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Madewell.com Price at time of publish: $550 Temple St. Clair Ring courtesy Temple St. Clair Buy on Templestclair.com Price at time of publish: $1,800 La Ligne sweater courtesy La Ligne Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Target Buy on Net-a-Porter Price at time of publish: $250 Miu Miu Headband courtesy Miu Miu Buy on Miumiu.com Price at time of publish: $825 Tata Harper The Glow Facial courtesy Tata Harper Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Sephora Buy on Tataharperskincare.com Price at time of publish: $115 Acne Studios Scarf courtesy Acne Studios Buy on Modaoperandi.com Buy on Net-a-Porter Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $250 Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Eau de Parfum courtesy Tiffany and Co. Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Ulta Buy on Macy's Price at time of publish: $118 for 1.7 oz. Tory Burch Pajama Set courtesy Tory Burch Buy on Toryburch.com Price at time of publish: $598 JW Anderson AirPod Case courtesy JW Anderson Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $185 Omi Woods Earrings courtesy Omi Woods Buy on Omiwoods.com Price at time of publish: $199 For the Minimalist courtesy Fortuna Skin; courtesy OAD x CW When it comes to minimalism, it's the thought that counts. Which is to say: They probably still want tons of presents, because who doesn't? Here's a selection of thoughtful gifts that won't make their home look cluttered at all. Promise. Cuyana Sleep Set courtesy Cuyana Buy on Cuyana.com Price at time of publish: $98 Casper Silk Pillowcase & Sleep Mask Set courtesy Casper Buy on Amazon Buy on Casper Buy on Wayfair Price at time of publish: $119 White + Warren Beanie courtesy White+Warren Buy on Revolve Buy on Shopbop.com Price at time of publish: $165 Sold Out NYC Socks courtesy Sold Out NYC Buy on Soldout.nyc Price at time of publish: $30 8.6.4 Bag courtesy 8.6.4 Buy on 864design.com Price at time of publish: $158 Furtuna Skin Restorative Ritual Set courtesy Fortuna Skin Buy on Goop.com Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $236 Warp + Weft Jumpsuit courtesy Warp + Weft Buy on Warpweftworld.com Price at time of publish: $108 Caes Sweater courtesy Caes Buy on Net-a-Porter Price at time of publish: $380 Kule Sweater courtesy Kule Buy on Kule.com Price at time of publish: $298 For the Little Ones courtesy LEGO; courtesy Nili Lotan Kids can be TOUGH. But you know what helps? Giving them presents. Seriously, try it. Fun toys, cute clothes, inspiring artsy activities — these are all the ways to a little tike's heart. Izipizi Junior Sun Sunglasses in #D Red courtesy Izipizi Buy on Izipizi.com Price at time of publish: $40 Kido Beautiful Faces Puzzle courtesy Kido Beautiful Faces Buy on Kidochicago.com Price at time of publish: $17 Hey Gang Coats courtesy Hey Gang Buy on Maisonette.com Price at time of publish: $68 Nathan & Co. 34-Inch Cotton Dolls courtesy Nathan and Co. Buy on Nathanandco.com Price at time of publish: $50 Kiko + GG Reusable Bubble Wand Set courtesy Kiko + GG Buy on Kikoandgg.com Price at time of publish: $30 Milk Teeth Shirt courtesy Milk Teeth Buy on Shopmilkteeth.com Price at time of publish: $28+ Global Goods Partners Stuffed Brontosaurus courtesy Global Goods Partners Buy on Globalgoodspartners.org Price at time of publish: $38 Bearaby Nappling Weighted Blanket courtesy Bearbaby Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Bearaby.com Price at time of publish: $249-279 Impala Skate Roller Skates courtesy Impala Buy on Amazon Buy on Zappos Price at time of publish: $100 Minted x Disney Bright Stripes Art Print Buy on Minted Price at time of publish: Starts at $24 Maileg Princess and the Pea Mouse courtesy Maileg Princess Buy on Mailegusa.com Buy on Maisonette.com Price at time of publish: $55 Yarrow Goods Shirt courtesy Yarrow Goods Buy on Yarrowgoods.com Price at time of publish: $28 Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers courtesy Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Barnesandnoble.com Price at time of publish: $40 For the Fine Fellow courtesy Humanrace; courtesy Alfred Giraud Whisky Gender is a social construct but there's someone in your life who loves masculine scents, beverages, and decor, and you know who they are. These are the presents for them. Muur Travel Kit courtesy Muur Buy on Muur.nyc Price at time of publish: $120 Saint Laurent T-Shirt courtesy Saint Laurent Buy on Bergdorfgoodman.com Buy on Neiman Marcus Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $490 Globe Beanie courtesy Globe Buy on Amazon Price at time of publish: $39 Buck Mason Shirt courtesy Buck Mason Buy on Buckmason.com Price at time of publish: $68 Heron Preston Belt courtesy Heron Preston Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $180 Subu Slippers courtesy Subu Buy on Amazon Buy on Nordstrom Price at time of publish: $60 Yeti Bag courtesy Yeti Buy on Dick's Buy on REI Buy on Yeti.com Price at time of publish: $150 Raen Myles Sunglasses courtesy Raen Myles Buy on Amazon Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Backcountry.com Price at time of publish: $180 Humanrace Routine Pack courtesy Humanrace Buy on Humanrace.com Price at time of publish: $124 Aether Hoodie courtesy Aether Buy on Aetherapparel.com Price at time of publish: $595 Music Is History courtesy Abrams Books Buy on Amazon Buy on Abebooks.com Buy on Barnesandnoble.com Price at time of publish: $30 (hardcover) Kiehl's Men's Ultimate Age Fighters courtesy Kiehl’s Buy on Bloomingdales Buy on Kiehls.com Buy on Neiman Marcus Price at time of publish: $70 Bevel Body Essentials Bundle courtesy Bevel Buy on Getbevel.com Price at time of publish: $26 (one time order) Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum courtesy Gucci Buy on Amazon Buy on Ulta Buy on Macy's Price at time of publish: $104 for 1.6 oz. For the Home Lover courtesy Caraway; courtesy Aarke Spark joy with a gift that says "your home is already really nice, but I noticed this one thing you could use." Such as? A peace-sign colander or batik table linens or, if you're vying for an invite to the summer rental, a five-piece cookware set in their pastel shade of choice. Art Boozel: Cocktails Inspired by Modern and Contemporary Artists courtesy Chronicle Books Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Abebooks.com Price at time of publish: $19 (hardcover) Estelle Colored Glass Decanter courtesy Estelle Buy on Anthropologie Buy on Shopbop.com Buy on Zola Price at time of publish: $195 Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes & Rituals from the Soul of Colombia Cookbook courtesy Harper Wave Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Barnesandnoble.com Price at time of publish: $33 (hardcover) Hudson Grace Paperwhites and Red Amaryllis in Bulb Vase courtesy Hudson Grace Buy on Hudsongracesf.com Price at time of publish: $45 Fable Ceramic Carafe Set courtesy Fable Home Buy on Fable.com Price at time of publish: $100 Baina x Binu Binu Towel and Soap Set Jeffrey Westbrook Buy on Binu-binu.com Price at time of publish: $88 Sir/Madam Brass Colander courtesy Sir/Madam Buy on Shopsirmadam.com Price at time of publish: $196 Caraway Cookware Set courtesy Caraway Buy on Amazon Buy on Bed Bath & Beyond Buy on Carawayhome.com Price at time of publish: $445 Morihata Ha Ko Leaf-Shaped, Scented Japanese Burning Papers courtesy Morihata Ha Ko Buy on Bloomist.com Price at time of publish: $58 Actually Curious Conversation Cards courtesy Actually Curious Buy on Amazon Buy on Etsy Price at time of publish: $28 Michele Varian Porcelain Vase courtesy Michele Varian Buy on Michelevarian.com Price at time of publish: $148 Aarke Premium Carbonator courtesy Aarke Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Williams-Sonoma Price at time of publish: $299 Gstaad Glam courtesy Assouline Buy on Amazon Buy on Anthropologie Buy on Saks Fifth Avenue Price at time of publish: $112 Found My Animal Upcycled Denim Rope Leash courtesy Found My Animal Buy on Foundmyanimal.com Price at time of publish: $54 Ubuntu Life Red Love Dog Collar courtesy Ubuntu Life Buy on Amazon Price at time of publish: $60 For the Coolest Teen courtesy Nintendo; courtesy EM Cosmetics; courtesy Loopy Mango There's no need to live in fear of Gen Z when you can simply buy them cool things that they will love and then nod approvingly in your general direction. Alex Mill Cardigan Jeffrey Westbrook Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Alexmill.com Buy on Hampdenclothing.com Price at time of publish: $175 Soko Necklace courtesy Soko Buy on Shopsoko.com Price at time of publish: $78 Loopy Mango Hat Knitting Kit courtesy Loopy Mango Buy on Amazon Buy on Etsy Buy on Loopymango.com Price at time of publish: $61 Shashi Necklace courtesy Shashi Buy on Amazon Buy on Shopbop.com Buy on Verishop.com Price at time of publish: $128 Pela iPhone 13 Case courtesy Pela Buy on Amazon Price at time of publish: $40 EM Cosmetics Lip Cushion Capsule Collection courtesy EM Cosmetics Buy on Emcosmetics.com Price at time of publish: $184 About-Face Fractal Glitter Cosmetics Bag courtesy About-Face Buy on Aboutface.com Price at time of publish: $13 For the Wellness Buff courtesy Molekule; courtesy Hyperice; courtesy The Arrivals; courtesy Moon Juice For the friend who's your own personal Goop Lab, help them discover their next mind-body product to become almost uncomfortably into. At least with these finds, you know it's vetted. Filoro Boilersuit courtesy Filoro Buy on Filoro.com Price at time of publish: $400 Lexon Design Mini Bluetooth Speaker courtesy Lexon Design Buy on Amazon Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Lexon-design.com Price at time of publish: $49 Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Massage Device courtesy Hyperice Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Best Buy Price at time of publish: $299 The Arrivals Jacket courtesy The Arrivals Buy on Shopbop.com Price at time of publish: $248 Molekule Air Mini Air Purifier courtesy Molekule Buy on Amazon Buy on Home Depot Buy on Molekule.com Price at time of publish: $385 Stretch: Seven Daily Movements to Set Your Body Free courtesy Pavilion Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Barnesandnoble.com Price at time of publish: $24 (hardcover) LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle courtesy LARQ Buy on Amazon Buy on Bloomingdales Buy on Williams-Sonoma Price at time of publish: $99 Droplette Micro-Infuser courtesy Droplette Buy on Droplette.io Price at time of publish: $299 Finds Under $50 courtesy Caribbean Craft; courtesy Octaevo; courtesy Lands’ End Bonus round! Here's where you'll find the weirdly wonderful one-offs for that one relative you can never quite solve come Christmas, or the single White Elephant gift to rule them all. Plus? These are all under-$50. Octaevo Paper Vases courtesy Octaevo Buy on Amazon Price at time of publish: $30 Jayson Home Taper Holder courtesy Jayson Home Buy on Jaysonhome.com Price at time of publish: $32 Alder New York Soap and Dish courtesy Alder New York Buy on Amazon Buy on Verishop.com Price at time of publish: $20 Boy Smells Figurare Candle courtesy Boy Smells Buy on Smallable.com Price at time of publish: $36 Craighill Key Ring courtesy Craighill Buy on Amazon Buy on Madewell.com Price at time of publish: $18 Toff & Zürpel Beeswax Food Wraps courtesy Toff & Zürpel Buy on Ameico.com Price at time of publish: $32 Susanne Kaufmann Bath Oil Trio courtesy Susanne Kaufmann Buy on Dermstore Buy on Skinstore.com Buy on Spacenk.com Price at time of publish: $40 Kages Krayons Unicorn Crayons courtesy KagesKrayons Buy on Etsy Price at time of publish: $14 Smith Street Books Who Said That? courtesy Smith Street Books Buy on Amazon Price at time of publish: $25 Ban.do We All Deserve Love puzzle courtesy Siblings Buy on Amazon Buy on Bando.com Price at time of publish: $22 Pattern x MAC Holy Grail Set courtesy MAC Cosmetics Buy on Patternbeauty.com Price at time of publish: $47 Sugarboo & Co. XO Mug courtesy Sugarboo & Co. Buy on Sugarbooandco.com Price at time of publish: $18 Faace Mini Hero Mask Collection courtesy Faace Buy on Neiman Marcus Price at time of publish: $90 The John Derian Sticker Book courtesy Artisan Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Barnesandnoble.com Price at time of publish: $35 (hardcover) Hay Candles courtesy Hay Buy on Hay.com Price at time of publish: $35 Pandora Jewelry Earrings courtesy Pandora Buy on Pandora.net Buy on Zappos Price at time of publish: $45 Caribbean Craft Handmade Papier-Mâché Bowl courtesy Caribbean Craft Buy on Uncommon Goods Price at time of publish: $45 Jonathan Adler Kangaroo Match Strike courtesy Jonathan Adler Buy on Bergdorfgoodman.com Buy on Jonathanadler.com Buy on Neiman Marcus Price at time of publish: $45 Ellis Brooklyn Fully Booked Rollerball Fragrance Set courtesy Ellis Brooklyn Buy on Sephora Buy on Maisonette.com Buy on Revolve Price at time of publish: $48 OPI Nail Lacquer in Confetti Ready courtesy OPI Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Price at time of publish: $10