Shopping Gift Guides Almost 200 Unique, Editor-Approved Gift Ideas for the Toughest People on Your List By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. 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. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on November 17, 2021 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. Photo: 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. 01 of 163 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. 02 of 163 Nickey Kehoe pastel set courtesy Nickey Kehoe $98; nickeykehoe.com. 03 of 163 The Gift that Gives Back Buy Now 04 of 163 Tabula Rasa Oasis sweater courtesy Tabula Rasa $450; tabularasany.com. 05 of 163 Paloma Wool balaclava courtesy Paloma Wool $70; palomawool.com. 06 of 163 Chanel Rouge Allure in Rouge Brûlant courtesy Chanel $45; chanel.com. 07 of 163 Mociun toast and cereal spoon charms courtesy Mociun $1,800 and $1,100; mociun.com. 08 of 163 Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings courtesy Taschen by Andrea Kettenmann and Luis-Martín Lozano. Taschen, $200; taschen.com. 09 of 163 Kleed kimono courtesy Kleed Made sustainably, with sales supporting rhino conservation in Africa, $280; pinkpigwestport.com. 10 of 163 Clare V. pendant courtesy Clare V. $325; clarev.com. 11 of 163 Polaroid Now+ camera courtesy Polaroid $150; polaroid.com. 12 of 163 Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Mega: Celestial Odyssey Eye Palette courtesy Pat McGrath Labs $78; patmcgrath.com. 13 of 163 Pamela Love collar necklace courtesy Pamela Love made to order from recycled materials, $550; pamelalove.com. 14 of 163 Stella McCartney sweater courtesy Stella McCartney $1,095; stellamccartney.com. 15 of 163 The Elder Statesman blanket courtesy The Elder Statesman $2,267; brownsfashion.com. 16 of 163 Wray shirt Jeffrey Westbrook available in sizes up to 6XL, $198; wray.nyc. 17 of 163 Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia eau de parfum courtesy Gucci $138/100 ml; sephora.com. 18 of 163 Buru pants courtesy Buru available in sizes XS–2X, $98; shopburu.com. 19 of 163 Artida Oud charm courtesy Artida Oud $90; artidaoud.com. 20 of 163 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. 21 of 163 Buly 1803 lip balm courtesy Buly 1803 with custom monogram on case, $27; buly1803.com. 22 of 163 Bea Bongiasca ring courtesy Bea Bongiasca $675; musexmuse.com. 23 of 163 Michael Michael Kors jacket Michael Michael Kors $355; michaelkors.com. 24 of 163 Lapima sunglasses courtesy Lapima $485; us.lapima.com. 25 of 163 Kara phone case courtesy Kara $375; karastore.com. 26 of 163 Versace football courtesy Versace $240; ssense.com. 27 of 163 Prada hat courtesy Prada $1,270; prada.com. 28 of 163 Maison Vaincourt corset belt courtesy Maison Vaincourt $500; shopmcmullen.com. 29 of 163 Courrèges cap courtesy Courrèges $226; farfetch.com. 30 of 163 Vivienne Westwood coin purse courtesy Vivienne Westwood $230; viviennewestwood.com. 31 of 163 Lady Dior in collaboration with Gisela Colón bag courtesy Dior available by special order, 800-929-3467. 32 of 163 Emilio Pucci x Acqua di Parma Notte di Stelle candle courtesy Emilio Pucci $236; saksfifthavenue.com. 33 of 163 LaDoubleJ sweatshirt courtesy La DoubleJ $365; ladoublej.com. 34 of 163 Spectrum Collections x KJH 11 Piece Edit courtesy Spectrum Collections $145; spectrumcollections.com. 35 of 163 Akola Unlock-it bracelets courtesy Akola Each sale helps to support seven Akola women in Uganda. $135 each; akola.co. 36 of 163 Lancôme x Emily In Paris For The Love Of Paris Eyeshadow Palette courtesy Lancôme $45; lancomeusa.com. 37 of 163 Nanushka shirt courtesy Nanushka made with vegan leather, $445; nanushka.com. 38 of 163 By Far scarf courtesy By Far $290; byfar.com. 39 of 163 courtesy Citizen; courtesy Hourglass; courtesy Olivia Morris; courtesy Ganni A cozy scarf, a classic scent, and a couple days off spent together, that's all this pal wants. OK, OK and a diamond headband, too. 40 of 163 Tiny Tags necklace courtesy Tiny Tags $160; tinytags.com. 41 of 163 Olivia Morris At Home slippers courtesy Olivia Morris $305; brownsfashion.com. 42 of 163 Ralph Lauren blanket courtesy Ralph Lauren $595; ralphlauren.com. 43 of 163 ByChari necklace courtesy ByChari $525; bychari.com. 44 of 163 Temple St. Clair ring courtesy Temple St. Clair $1,800; templestclair.com. 45 of 163 La Ligne sweater courtesy La Ligne $275; lalignenyc.com. 46 of 163 Miu Miu headband courtesy Miu Miu $650; miumiu.com. 47 of 163 Tata Harper The Glow Facial courtesy Tata Harper $115; tataharperskincare.com. 48 of 163 Ganni bag courtesy Ganni $165; ganni.com. 49 of 163 Acne Studios scarf courtesy Acne Studios $290; modaoperandi.com. 50 of 163 Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold eau de parfum courtesy Tiffany and Co. $138/75 ml; macys.com. 51 of 163 Tory Burch pajama set courtesy Tory Burch $598; toryburch.com. 52 of 163 JW Anderson AirPod case courtesy JW Anderson $180; jwanderson.com. 53 of 163 Omi Woods earrings courtesy Omi Woods $208; omiwoods.com. 54 of 163 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. 55 of 163 Cuyana sleep set courtesy Cuyana $145; cuyana.com. 56 of 163 Ven Store blanket courtesy Ven Store $226; ven-store.com. 57 of 163 Casper Silk Pillowcase & Sleep Mask Set courtesy Casper $119; casper.com. 58 of 163 White + Warren beanie courtesy White+Warren $165; whiteandwarren.com. 59 of 163 & Other Stories cardigan courtesy and Other Stories; $179; stories.com. 60 of 163 Sold Out NYC socks courtesy Sold Out NYC $30; soldout.nyc. 61 of 163 8.6.4 bag courtesy 8.6.4 $138; 864 design.com. 62 of 163 Furtuna Skin Restorative Ritual Set courtesy Fortuna Skin $236; furtunaskin.com. 63 of 163 Citizens of Humanity jacket courtesy Citizens of Humanity $1,500; citizensofhumanity.com. 64 of 163 Warp + Weft jumpsuit courtesy Warp + Weft made with eco-friendly sustainable methods and materials, $108; warpweftworld.com. 65 of 163 Third Crown bangle set courtesy Third Crown pre-order, $530; thirdcrown.com. 66 of 163 Brandon Blackwood NYC tote bag courtesy Brandon Blackwood $485; brandonblackwoodnyc.com. 67 of 163 Caes sweater courtesy Caes made from eco virgin wool, $323; net-a-porter.com. 68 of 163 OAD x CW Pencils tote courtesy OAD x CW $85; mpatmos.com. 69 of 163 Kule sweater courtesy Kule $298; kule.com. 70 of 163 Isabel Marant sweater courtesy Isabel Marant $875; saksfifthavenue.com. 71 of 163 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. 72 of 163 Izipizi Junior Sun sunglasses in #D Red courtesy Izipizi $40; izipizi.com/en. 73 of 163 Kido Beautiful Faces puzzle courtesy Kido Beautiful Faces $17; kidochicago.com. 74 of 163 Hey Gang coats courtesy Hey Gang for mother ($225) and child ($98) with option to customize; theheygang.com. 75 of 163 Nathan & Co. 34-inch cotton dolls courtesy Nathan and Co. $50; nathanandco.com. 76 of 163 Kiko + GG reusable bubble wand set courtesy Kiko + GG $25; us.kikoandgg.com. 77 of 163 Milk Teeth shirt courtesy Milk Teeth $28; shopmilkteeth.com. 78 of 163 Global Goods Partners stuffed brontosaurus courtesy Global Goods Partners each purchase supports women artisans and their families, $38; globalgoodspartners.org. 79 of 163 Bearaby Nappling weighted blanket courtesy Bearbaby made with organic cotton, from $139; bearaby.com. 80 of 163 Impala Skate roller skates courtesy Impala made with PETA-approved vegan materials, $120; impalaskate.com. 81 of 163 Ububba embroidered sweatshirt set courtesy Ububba $36; ububba.com. 82 of 163 Minted x Disney Bright Stripes Art Print $409; minted.com. 83 of 163 Kahiniwalla cone rattle courtesy Kahiniwalla benefiting women artisans in. rural Bangladesh, $9; kahiniwalla.com. 84 of 163 Alimrose sequin crown courtesy Limrose $14; smoochiebaby.com. 85 of 163 Maileg Princess and the Pea Mouse courtesy Maileg Princess $55; mailegusa.com. 86 of 163 Yarrow Goods shirt courtesy Yarrow Goods hand-printed with eco-friendly inks with a puffy embossed effect, $28; yarrowgoods.com. 87 of 163 Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers courtesy Frances Lincoln Children’s Books by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, $40; barnesandnoble.com. 88 of 163 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. 89 of 163 Golden Grooming Beard Trim Bundle courtesy Golden Grooming $50; goldengroomingco.com. 90 of 163 Muur travel kit courtesy Muur $115; muur.nyc. 91 of 163 Saint Laurent T-shirt courtesy Saint Laurent $420; ysl.com. 92 of 163 Globe beanie courtesy Globe made with organic cotton, $30; us.globebrand.com. 93 of 163 PXG unisex jacket courtesy PXG $485; pxg.com. 94 of 163 Buck Mason shirt courtesy Buck Mason $65; buckmason.com. 95 of 163 Heron Preston belt courtesy Heron Preston $175; heronpreston.com. 96 of 163 Subu slippers courtesy Subu $55; village soccershop.com. 97 of 163 Yeti bag courtesy Yeti $150; yeti.com. 98 of 163 Raen Myles sunglasses courtesy Raen Myles $140; raen.com. 99 of 163 Humanrace Routine Pack courtesy Humanrace $100; humanrace.com. 100 of 163 Aether hoodie courtesy Aether made from partially recycled cashmere, $595; aetherapparel.com. 101 of 163 Music Is History courtesy Abrams Books by Questlove, Abrams Books, $30; amazon.com. 102 of 163 Kiehl's Men's Ultimate Age Fighters courtesy Kiehl’s $65; kiehls.com. 103 of 163 Bevel Body Essentials Bundle courtesy Bevel $30; getbevel.com. 104 of 163 Gucci Guilty Pour Homme eau de parfum courtesy Gucci $128/89 ml; macys.com. 105 of 163 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. 106 of 163 Art Boozel: Cocktails Inspired by Modern and Contemporary Artists courtesy Chronicle Books by Jennifer Croll, Chronicle Books, $19; amazon.com. 107 of 163 Estelle Colored Glass decanter courtesy Estelle $185; shopmcmullen.com. 108 of 163 Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes & Rituals from the Soul of Colombia cookbook courtesy Harper Wave by Mariana Velásquez, Harper Wave, $33; amazon.com. 109 of 163 DM/BX Piccolo Bowl by Jeremy Anderson courtesy DM/BX Made to order from the artist's studio for Design Miami, $1,600; designmiami.com/shop/dmbx. 110 of 163 Hudson Grace paperwhites and red amaryllis in bulb vase courtesy Hudson Grace $42 and $48; hudsongracesf.com. 111 of 163 Fable ceramic carafe set courtesy Fable Home sustainably made and every sale contributes a meal directly to a youth in need, $90; fablehome.co. 112 of 163 Baina x Binu Binu towel and soap set Jeffrey Westbrook $88; binu-binu.com. 113 of 163 Hem x Siri Carlén throw courtesy Hem $319; hem.com. 114 of 163 Sir/Madam brass colander courtesy Sir/Madam $143; shopsirmadam.com. 115 of 163 Caraway cookware set courtesy Caraway $445; crateandbarrel.com. 116 of 163 Morihata Ha Ko leaf-shaped, scented Japanese burning papers courtesy Morihata Ha Ko $58; bloomist.com. 117 of 163 Actually Curious conversation cards courtesy Actually Curious $25; actuallycurious.com. 118 of 163 Michele Varian porcelain vase courtesy Michele Varian $140; michelevarian.com. 119 of 163 Aarke Premium carbonator courtesy Aarke $250, williams-sonoma.com 120 of 163 Gstaad Glam courtesy Assouline by Geoffrey Moore, Assouline, $95; assouline.com. 121 of 163 Found My Animal upcycled denim rope leash courtesy Found My Animal a percentage of sales supports animal welfare and rescue organizations, $62; foundmyanimal.com. 122 of 163 Ubuntu Life Red Love Dog Collar courtesy Ubuntu Life supports sustainable employment in Kenya with proceeds benefiting a medical center for disabled children, $58 each; amazon.com. 123 of 163 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. 124 of 163 Alex Mill cardigan Jeffrey Westbrook $155; alexmill.com. 125 of 163 Soko necklace courtesy Soko $78; shopsoko.com. 126 of 163 Loopy Mango hat knitting kit courtesy Loopy Mango $60; loopymango.com. 127 of 163 Shashi necklace courtesy Shashi $136; shopshashi.com. 128 of 163 Pela iPhone 13 case courtesy Pela compostable and eco-conscious, $50; pelacase.com. 129 of 163 EM Cosmetics Lip Cushion Capsule Collection courtesy EM Cosmetics $110; emcosmetics.com. 130 of 163 About-Face Fractal Glitter cosmetics bag courtesy About-Face $19; aboutface.com. 131 of 163 Coach sweater courtesy Coach $395; coach.com. 132 of 163 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. 133 of 163 Filoro boilersuit courtesy Filoro made with Sustainable Fiber Alliance–certified yarn, $350; filoro.com. 134 of 163 Lexon Design mini Bluetooth speaker courtesy Lexon Design $50; lexon-design.com. 135 of 163 Hyperice Hypervolt 2 massage device courtesy Hyperice $299; hyperice.com. 136 of 163 The Arrivals jacket courtesy The Arrivals made from 100% post-consumer textiles, $220; thearrivals.com. 137 of 163 Molekule Air Mini air purifier courtesy Molekule $399; molekule.com. 138 of 163 Stretch: Seven Daily Movements to Set Your Body Free courtesy Pavilion by Roger Frampton, Pavilion, $24; amazon.com. 139 of 163 LARQ self-cleaning water bottle courtesy LARQ $95/17 oz.; livelarq.com. 140 of 163 Droplette micro-infuser courtesy Droplette $299; droplette.io. 141 of 163 FaceGym x Sephora Full Face Sculpt Kit courtesy Sephora $75; sephora.com. 142 of 163 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. 143 of 163 Octaevo paper vases courtesy Octaevo $23 each; gretelhome.com. 144 of 163 Chillhouse Chill Globes Ice Massage facial tool courtesy Chillhouse $42/2; chillhouse.com. 145 of 163 Jayson Home taper holder courtesy Jayson Home $26; jaysonhome.com. 146 of 163 Alder New York soap and soap dish courtesy Alder New York made with plant fibers, $20; aldernewyork.com. 147 of 163 Boy Smells Figurare candle courtesy Boy Smells $39; boysmells.com. 148 of 163 Craighill key ring courtesy Craighill $20; craighill.co. 149 of 163 Toff & Zürpel beeswax food wraps courtesy Toff & Zürpel $32/2; threebaleshomesupply.com. 150 of 163 Susanne Kaufmann Bath Oil Trio courtesy Susanne Kaufmann $43; susannekaufmann.com. 151 of 163 Kages Krayons unicorn crayons courtesy KagesKrayons $12/7; etsy.com/shop/kageskrayons. 152 of 163 Smith Street Books Who Said That? game courtesy Smith Street Books $25; amazon.com. 153 of 163 Ban.do We All Deserve Love puzzle courtesy Siblings $20; bando.com. 154 of 163 Pattern x MAC Holy Grail set courtesy MAC Cosmetics $35; ulta.com. 155 of 163 Sugarboo & Co. XO mug courtesy Sugarboo & Co. $18; sugarbooandco.com. 156 of 163 Faace Mini Hero Mask Collection courtesy Faace $39; thedetoxmarket.com. 157 of 163 The John Derian Sticker Book courtesy Artisan Artisan, $35; johnderian.com. 158 of 163 Hay candles courtesy Hay $35/6; store.moma.org. 159 of 163 Pandora Jewelry earrings courtesy Pandora $45; us.pandora.net. 160 of 163 Caribbean Craft handmade papier-mâché bowl courtesy Caribbean Craft sales support and employ communities of Haitian women artisans, $45; caribbean-craft.com. 161 of 163 Jonathan Adler kangaroo match strike courtesy Jonathan Adler $44; jonathanadler.com. 162 of 163 Ellis Brooklyn Fully Booked rollerball fragrance set courtesy Ellis Brooklyn $48; ellisbrooklyn.com. 163 of 163 OPI Nail Lacquer in Confetti Ready courtesy OPI $8.67, walmart.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit