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Avoid the annual head scratch when you get to the leading lady in your life on your shopping list: We’ve rounded up the best gifts for your wife that’ll make it easy for you to woo her for Christmas, your anniversary, her birthday, or just because.
When you’re brainstorming the best gifts for women, a few categories probably come to mind. There’s romantic gifts for her, like a flower delivery or a luxury candle; wellness gifts, such as a spa gift basket or a sauna blanket; and classic luxury gifts, like designer handbags and minimalist jewelry.
You can’t go wrong with any of those gifts for your wife, of course. But with so many occasions to treat her to a thoughtful, unique gift, you’ll want to get creative. Ponder her passions and what she does in her day-to-day. If your wife’s head over heels for your rescue puppy, she’ll love a dog DNA test; if she’s always topping up her cup of coffee, a bean subscription will fuel her in more ways than one. Is she a mom-to-be? A push present is in order — you can’t go wrong with a locket necklace. These creative gift ideas for wives will show you put extra thought into commemorating what you’re celebrating.
Top Gifts to Give Your Wife of 2024
Once you’ve settled on a great gift for your wife, the next step is making sure it arrives on time for the special day. Retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, and Shopbop guarantee delivery within a certain time frame, ensuring you’ll have the surprise ready to wrap up.
To make your search simple, we’ve perused top retailers and independent brands for the best gift ideas for wives. Review our list of the top gifts for wives that are universally loved and in high demand, as well as hidden gem that’ll make her smile. Ahead, gifts for wives that will earn you the ‘Spouse of the Year’ award on her birthday, this holiday season, or any special occasion.
How We Selected the Best Gifts for Wives of 2024
To curate this gift guide, we researched, tested, and reviewed the best gifts for wives, including ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, and just because. Many product brands submit special offerings and new releases each week to the WWD Shop team. While sourcing new gift ideas, we also looked at past product reviews and items we’ve tested first hand to make sure we could highlight some of our favorite gift items to consider. Our editors have had hands-on interaction with many of the gifts on this list to evaluate special features and to ensure their quality and value.
WWD Shop editors test and review a selection of the top luxury gifts for wives of 2024. Captured with the Leica Q3 camera.
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Canada Goose Grandview Cropped Jacket
The most essential pieces of outerwear are as stylish as they are insulating. Canada Goose’s Grandview Jacket ticks all the boxes with a flattering cropped silhouette and enough warmth to keep you comfortable when temperatures drop below freezing. Water-repellent fabric makes it suitable for ski trips or snow days.
Price upon publish date of this article: $950
Blue Nile Wide Diamond Flicker Huggie Earrings in 14K White Gold
When in doubt, a piece of classic jewelry is always a winning holiday gift for your wife. These new hoop earrings will put a glint in her eye; each is studded with three diamonds beautifully set in a starburst design. The ‘quiet luxury’ vibe of this pair will allow her to wear them for everyday outings and special occasions.
Price upon publish date of this article: $820
Purple SoftStretch Sheet Set
For new moms and busy parents, few things are as valuable as a great night’s sleep. Give her just that with Purple’s SoftStretch Sheet Set that’s created with ultra-soft bamboo blend fabric for a breathable, silky feel. These temperature-regulating sheets are ideal for hot sleepers as well as those who tend to toss and turn at night — an elastic band keeps the fitted sheet snug on your mattress.
Price upon publish date of this article: $299
Nomadica Bubbly White Canned Wine
If she loves to celebrate with a bottle of bubbly, do her one better with this sparkling wine from female-founded brand Nomadica: The small business sources its zero sugar wine from vineyards with responsible farming practices and intentionally packages the sips in recyclable boxes or aluminum cans to reduce waste. This refreshing white has notes of citrus and melon.
Price upon publish date of this article: $28
Cosrx All About Snail Korean Skin Care Set
Cosrx’s Snail Mucin Serum is a celeb- and editor-approved face serum that constantly tops Amazon’s beauty product bestseller lists. With this kit, she can sample that serum and more: It also includes a travel-size cleanser, eye cream, and moisturizer that’s great for packing in her weekender bag. After all, who doesn’t want the gift of great skin?
Price upon publish date of this article: $20.89
KitchenAid Artisan Design Series Evergreen Stand Mixer
This KitchenAid Stand Mixer is an appliance she’ll gladly lend precious countertop space to. It’s equipped with all of the special features you expect out of a KitchenAid, like 10 speed settings and compatibility with the brand’s suite of attachments. But it’s the olive matte finish and walnut wood bowl that will have her “ooh” and “ahh.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $699.95
Kodak Mobile Film Scanner
If your wife is the family’s lead archivist, she likely has boxes of old film collecting dust in the attic. With the Kodak Mobile Film Scanner, she can quickly digitize each still to preserve those memories: Simply feed film into the scanner, situate a smartphone on top, and watch the integrated app do its work.
Price upon publish date of this article: $34
BR Home Faux Mohair Jacquard Throw
BR Home offers some of our editors’ favorite home gifts — you can expect high-quality pieces with stunning designs. The Faux Mohair Jacquard Throw, for example, is made of hand-woven natural wool in a tonal pattern that jibes with any décor aesthetic. She’ll love that this top throw blanket is lightweight but cozy for movie nights.
Price upon publish date of this article: $150
Bombas Saturday Slippers
Slippers for women are always welcome, particularly if you’re looking for gifts for a pregnant wife or a little luxury gift for your wife. And no one does them better than our favorite sock brand, Bombas. These Bombas Slippers are covered in sherpa to cocoon her toes, while plush memory foam keeps foot pain at bay.
Price upon publish date of this article: $27
Swarovski Millenia Drop Earrings
She’ll be absolutely dazzled by this stunning gift for your wife. Swarovski’s Millenia Drop Earrings are statement gems that look triple the price of what you pay, thanks to the rose gold plating and reflective, octagon-cut gems. Our editors are partial to this pink colorway that’ll pop against her winter whites.
Price upon publish date of this article: $129
Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag in White
A designer handbag is a sure way to woo her this Christmas, and we love that this shoulder bag goes with anything. Gucci’s GG Marmont Shoulder Bag is large enough to fit an iPhone max, a long wallet, headphones, and add-ons like a small journal or a few of her best lipsticks. Plus, a convertible strap allows her to carry this like a crossbody bag.
Price upon publish date of this article: $2,590
Newgo Cooling Gel Cold Eye Mask
Nearly 20,000 five star reviews on Amazon back this cooling eye mask as a must-have for conquering headaches, depuffing swollen eyes, and shaking off eye strain. She’ll love to use it after a big night out or a bad night of sleep.
Price upon publish date of this article: $7.99
Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm
The Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm is a bestselling lip balm for a reason — it delivers plumping moisture and gorgeous sheer colors for everyday wear. Pro tip: Go with Pink if she has fair skin, Rosewood for olive skin tones, or Berry for deep skin tones.
Editor testing and review notes: “I always keep one of Dior’s lip balms in my everyday bag — it’s so softening and imparts a subtle-but-there wash of color. It makes a great gift, too; I pop them in stockings around the holidays and love to tie a little bow on the pretty packaging as a small birthday gift that’s always received with smiles.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $40
Stanley Quencher H2.0 Stainless Steel Tumbler
If she doesn’t have a Stanley cup yet, the holidays are the perfect excuse to order her this year’s hottest gift. Known for their ability to keep her favorite sip ice-cold all day, it’ll be a breeze for her to hit her daily hydration goal with this in tow. It’s such a popular gift that it often sells out, so consider yourself lucky to get your hands on this top gift for wives.
Editor testing and review notes: “My Stanley cup comes everywhere with me — as someone who’s always thirsty, this tumbler comes in clutch for its massive capacity and its ability to keep my water chilled for a full 24 hours (or more, if you stock up on ice). I love the slick design and that it fits in car cup holders.” — Sullivan
Price upon publish date of this article: $50
Solawave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand & Activating Serum Kit, Ombre
If a facial is her favorite way to de-stress, this Solawave skin care tool set will be the best gift your wife receives all year. The Solawave wand offers four modes that help depuff, lift, and brighten the skin — including a red light therapy setting that gives her the benefits of LED light therapy masks at a low cost. This set also includes an activating serum for max benefits.
Editor testing and review notes: “After hearing about so many celebs using Solawave’s skin care tool for red carpet skin prep, I had to get my hands on it. I love that this facial massager is no bigger than a marker for travel and that it’s multitasking — I use the therapeutic warmth setting to massage my face oil on at night and the LED setting to brighten my eyes in the morning.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $189
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Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick
Our editors test hundreds of lipsticks in a year and Charlotte Tilbury’s formulas rank high on our lists of the best pink lipsticks and the best nude lipsticks for everyday wear — they’re hydrating, long-wearing, and deliver incredible color payoff that doesn’t budge. Pillow Talk is the brand’s most universally flattering shade, so go with that option if you’re on the fence.
Editor testing and review notes: “I’ve worn Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lipstick for years; it’s my go-to whenever I know I’ll be taking pictures. The neutral pink enhances the look of my natural lip color with a gorgeous non-drying matte finish, and you can easily build it up for more intensity. I wore it on my wedding day, but also swipe it on for casual occasions, like a weekend brunch.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $35
Tata Harper Illuminating Moisturizer
Tata Harper is known for creating luxurious skin care products that are primarily powered by plant-derived ingredients and manufactured in small batches for supreme quality. The Illuminating Moisturizer is a great gift for wives who want an instant glow up — the face cream includes hyaluronic acid to plump skin, plus diamond dust that gives her skin a gorgeous sheen.
Editor testing and review notes: “I have dry skin, so I’m always looking for ways to make my dull skin look hydrated and glowy. This moisturizer delivers that in spades, making me look well-rested and dewy. It gives my skin a filter-like effect that’s gorgeous with or without makeup on top.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $140
Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick
Clinique’s Black Honey Almost Lipstick is an iconic shade — celebs like Liv Tyler, Molly Ringwald, and Courteney Cox have worn it on screen. There’s no need to worry over whether or not she’ll like this top lipstick shade; it’s regarded as one of the most universally-flattering hues for any skin type, as it subtly enhances natural lip color.
Price upon publish date of this article: $25
Irene Forte Pistachio Face Oil
Irene Forte’s Pistachio Face Oil leaves other face oils in the dust — this luxurious skin care product includes a special ingredient called phytomelatonin that encourages skin renewal for brighter, firmer, bouncier skin. The formula also features omega-rich pistachio oil harvested on an organic farm in Sicily. If a European vacation isn’t in the cards this year, consider this face oil as a worthy stand-in her skin will soak up.
Editor testing and review notes: “I love using this oil for a facial massage before bed — it’s emollient without feeling greasy, and I can count on it to make my skin look radiant by the time I wake up. It has a subtle fragrance that comes from all the plant-based ingredients in the formula, which helps me wind down as it’s become part of my evening routine.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $180
Cuyana Mini Linea Bucket Bag in Stone
One thing her bag rotation is missing? A chic bucket bag she can tote to work, on everyday errands, or for a night out with her BFFs. We love Cuyana’s Mini Linea Bucket Bag for its convenient straps — one allows her to hold it as a top-handle bag, while the other functions as a crossbody. The pebbled leather looks luxurious, but it’s surprisingly durable.
Editor testing and review notes: “I love how minimal and petite this bag looks despite how much it can hold. It’s great for those who are hopping on the double bag trend: I’ll carry my essentials — keys, wallet, phone, and makeup pouch — in this bag with a canvas tote to house bigger items, like my laptop and water bottle.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $298
Swarovski Signum Mug with Lid
This porcelain Swarovski Mug will take her tea time ritual to the next level. Created in collaboration with renowned porcelain brand Rosenthal, it’s the high-quality addition to her everyday routine that she deserves. A major bonus? Despite the crystal-adorned lid, this mug is dishwasher safe.
Price upon publish date of this article: $230
Dyson Limited-Edition Ceramic Pink & Rose Gold Airstrait Straightener
Our editors deem the Dyson Airstrait one of the most innovative hair styling tools to launch in the past five years — rather than hot plates, it straightens and dries hair with high-speed airflow. This cuts down styling time and prevents damage, ensuring great hair days ahead.
Editor testing and review notes: “The Dyson Airstrait is one of my favorite hair tools to travel with: I love that it takes my thick, curly hair from sopping wet to polished and straight in under 20 minutes. Multiple settings allow me to use it on dry hair, too, which I often do to smooth out unwanted texture between wash days.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $499.99
Slip White Queen Zippered Pillowcase, White
Give her the beauty sleep she deserves with Slip’s silk pillowcases. Created with 100 percent high-quality silk, the pillowcase will prevent her hair from tangling and her skin from creasing while she sleeps. These top gifts for wives are recently available with intricate, flower-covered initial embroidery that’s begging to be wrapped up for Christmas gifting.
Editor testing and review notes: “I always travel with my Slip silk pillowcase — as someone with hair that’s prone to tangling, I rely on it to for snag-free strands when I brush my hair in the morning. I also notice fewer creases on my skin when I wake up, which is a feat for a side sleeper like myself.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $99
Jonathan Adler Versailles Maze Vase
Green thumbs are optional with Jonathan Adler’s Versailles Maze Vase — it’s just as stunning without flowers as it is with a few blooms tucked inside. Glossy porcelain and a graphic pattern come together for a stunning centerpiece on any tablescape.
Price upon publish date of this article: $325
Hatch Restore 2 Alarm Clock
The latest alarm clock from popular sleep wellness brand Hatch comes outfitted in gorgeous linen — this helps diffuse the light in your bedroom to make the gradual sunrise feature even more realistic. It’s also equipped with easy-listening soundscapes to help you wind down or wake up without a cacophony of beeps. It’s a luxury gift for your wife — but you’ll love it, too.
Price upon publish date of this article: $200
Intoval Charging Station
If you’re shopping for a gift for a wife who seems to have everything, we can bet she doesn’t have the Intoval’s Wireless Charging Station. The highly praised dock has room to power up her phone, smart watch, and wireless headphones — keeping her nightstand clutter-free in the process. She’ll wake up with a fully charged battery every day.
Price upon publish date of this article: $45
Dearfoams Sydney Slippers
Your wife can shuffle around the house in style with Dearfoams Women’s Fireside Indoor/Outdoor Slippers. These highly rated Amazon slippers are padded with shearling and feature indoor- and outdoor-friendly foam rubber outsoles, so her feet can stay cozy and warm in the living room or on the patio.
Price upon publish date of this article: $50
Ember Smart Mug 2
With Ember’s Temperature Control Smart Mug, your wife will never have to settle for lukewarm coffee in the morning or tepid tea at night. The connecting smart phone app allows her to set the exact temperature of what’s inside, and keeps it at that exact degree for up to 80 minutes (or longer, if you use the included charging coaster).
Price upon publish date of this article: $103
Cadence Travel Containers
Whether she’s type A or simply loves to travel, Cadence Capsules will have your wife looking forward to packing up her favorite face serums, minimalist jewelry, vitamins, and more. These handy travel containers are leakproof and magnetically snap together to stay put in her weekend bag or carry-on luggage. They’re crafted with sustainable materials and are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning between uses.
Price upon publish date of this article: $130
Fullstar Vegetable Chopper
Fishing for a useful kitchen gift for your wife? Order up the Fullstar Vegetable Chopper. This Amazon bestseller deftly dices, chops, and juliennes any veggie you throw its way, taking the elbow grease out of everyday dinner prep (and preventing watering eyes when the recipe calls for white onion). Over 70,000 testers award it five stars on Amazon for its durable build and ability to slice through the toughest vegetables, like carrots.
Price upon publish date of this article: $27.99
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
If you’re looking for a luxury gift for your wife that’s not jewelry, we have two words for you: Le Creuset. The famed French cookware brand offers pots, pans, and more that last a lifetime (and you’ll get a warranty to match, in the rare chance it breaks). She’ll use it to prep for everything from simple Sunday suppers to holiday feasts.
Price upon publish date of this article: $400
Tory Burch Convertible Stripe Tennis Tote
Up her tennis game with this Tory Burch tote. The roomy canvas tote includes a full-zip interior pocket, as well as a removable attachment to house two tennis racquets. Maroon and navy detailing deliver big on trending collegiate-inspired colorways, making this a great birthday gift for your wife.
Price upon publish date of this article: $398
Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal
The Five Minute Journal takes the cake as a top thoughtful gift for wives. Each page contains prompts that encourage a few minutes of mindfulness and reflection, which is a practice that wellness lovers (or those who need a salve for day-to-day chaos) will appreciate. Pair it with a subscription to a meditation app, and this gift will win you major brownie points.
Price upon publish date of this article: $29
Reserve Bar Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Blanc 2015
A delicious bottle of champagne isn’t just a hostess gift; it’s a great gift idea for the wife who has everything, whether for the holidays or as a 10-year anniversary gift for your wife. Moet & Chandon’s Grand Vintage Blanc 2015 features subtle notes of peach, almond, and jasmine.
Price upon publish date of this article: $95
Ladurée Macarons: The Recipes
She doesn’t have to be a professional baker to appreciate Ladurée Macarons: The Recipes. This cookbook doubles as coffee table book-level eye candy, as it’s filled with gorgeous imagery of the famed French bakery’s 80 macaron flavors and the recipes you need to create them.
Price upon publish date of this article: $40
Monica Rich Kosann White Enamel and Vermeil Cushion Locket
This modern locket necklace by Monica Rich Kosann is a luxury gift for your wife that she’ll cherish. With white enamel, gold vermeil, a center blue sapphire, and room for two images inside, it’s a statement necklace that just so happens to be a keepsake. Fill it with pictures of your kids or you two on your wedding day for an A-plus gift for your wife’s birthday or as an anniversary gift for your wife.
Price upon publish date of this article: $685
Our Place Wonder Oven
With this top gift for wives who love to cook, she can make dinner and dessert from scratch (or reheat leftovers!) in record speed. Our Place’s Wonder Oven is a six-in-one appliance that can toast bread, bake cookies, broil seafood, and roast a whole chicken. Did we mention it’s also an air fryer? Suffice to say that she’ll use it daily.
Price upon publish date of this article: $195
Shark Flexstyle Air Drying and Styling System
Hair tools are always good gifts for wives — but the problem is choosing the right one for her. Shark Flexstyle’s Air Drying and Styling System caters to all hair types and styles, so you can rest assured she’ll use it on the daily. The attachments will allow her to curl, straighten, dry, and volumize her hair with the click of an attachment.
Editor testing and review notes: “Shark’s FlexStyle is in a league of its own; there’s no other tool on the market that works as well as a multipurpose styler as it does a classic hair dryer. The only downside to this tool is potential snagging of hair where the attachments meet the nozzle, and the weight that some of the attachments add to the device.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $299
Bandolier Crossbody Phone Case
If you’re looking for a unique gift for your wife, you can’t go wrong with Bandolier’s Emma Crossbody Phone Case and Wallet. Blake Lively (a mom of four) was recently spotted wearing the genuine leather phone case-meets-wallet to a soccer match with her family. It’ll keep her essentials close by while freeing up her hands. Lively is just one fan — this case has over 1,700 five-star reviews on Amazon.
Price upon publish date of this article: $76.80
Rokne Pickleball Paddle
Is your wife the sporty spice of her friend group? Fire up her competitive spirit with Rokne’s Curve Classic Pickleball Paddle, which is available in seven cute colorways. The paddle features a gritty fiberglass head for extra spin, plus a cushioned handle.
Price upon publish date of this article: $90
Zadro Towel Warmer
If your wife loves a good luxury women’s bathrobe, do her a favor and surprise your wife with this Zadro Towel Warmer. The modern, sleek device evenly warms up the towels you toss inside, making for an extra cozy exit from the shower. You can use it for throw blankets, socks, robes, and more, too.
Price upon publish date of this article: $133
Uncommon Goods Gardener Tool Seat
If your wife has a green thumb, surprise her this holiday season with Uncommon Goods’ Gardener’s Tool Seat. It includes a whopping 21 pockets to stow her gardening essentials, plus a catch-all interior. The stool-style seat will prevent her from aching knees or a sore back after a day of planting.
Price upon publish date of this article: $48
Embark Dog DNA Test
Whether you just adopted a puppy or count your rescue as a core family member, Embark Dog DNA Test Kit makes an unexpected gift for your wife’s birthday. Simply swab your dog’s cheek and return the sample to Embark in a pre-paid mailer, and you’ll get test results in two to four weeks. Expect a detailed breakdown of your dog’s breed, ancestry information, and a relative finder that could connect you with your pup’s parents and siblings.
Price upon publish date of this article: $159
Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener
Sometimes the best gifts for wives are practical ones. Take Kitchen Mama’s Electric Can Opener, a number one bestseller on Amazon that testers adore for its ability to make quick work of the trickiest canned foods. She can finally ditch the rusty can opener — this one works magic with the click of a button.
Price upon publish date of this article: $30
Seenlast Candle Warmer
This candle gift is genius for the ladies who love to keep a candle burning all day long. Rather than burning from the wick, this tool warms the wax to waft the candle’s scent throughout your home. Not only is it a safer option for those with children and pets; it’s also a way to make her luxury candles last longer, as the warmer burns through the wax slower than a lighted wick.
Price upon publish date of this article: $36.99
Different Types of Gifts to Consider Giving Your Wife
- Holiday gifts for your wife: You can go with classic gifts like flowers, cozy Amazon slippers, or a pair of hoop earrings; or get creative with a necklace featuring the first letter of your child’s name. If she’s absolutely spent, send her off for a massage by giving her a gift card to the spa.
- Luxury gifts for your wife: Great for special occasions like her 40th, 50th birthday, or 60th birthday, these investment items will always remind her of the milestone. Designer tote bags are an option, as are classic jewelry pieces like diamond earrings.
- Romantic gifts for your wife: Show her some love with gifts that tug on her heartstrings. Go with a picture frame with a photo from your wedding day or an heirloom-worthy vase full of fresh flowers. If you want something on the sexy side, you can’t go wrong with lacy black lingerie.
- Creative gifts for your wife: Thanks to retailers like Uncommon Goods and Etsy, it’s easy to order a personalized present online. You can spend hours scrolling through options, but items like a custom notebook, an illustration of your family, or a monogrammed cutting board are dependable options.
- Anniversary gifts for your wife: Lucky for you, anniversary gifts have traditional framework you can play into, like paper for your first anniversary, wood for your fifth, and crystal for your fifteenth. You can, of course, also surprise her with something more modern, like a pair of hoop earrings as a five-, 10-, or 20-year anniversary gift for your wife.
- Push presents: These post-delivery gifts are a must for new moms. Jewelry is a go-to choice; personalize a necklace with the baby’s birthday or birthstone. If you’re opting for something self care-oriented, go with a spa gift, like a plush bathrobe she can nestle in with your newborn.
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Meet the Author
Claire Sullivan is the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for WWD and Footwear News. She’s spent over five years researching, reporting on, and writing about the beauty industry for publications like Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie. She’s tested hundreds of products during her time as an editor, so she’s well-versed in selecting the products that make a meaningful difference in your day-to-day life. Sullivan updated this story in October 2024 with new product picks and additional shopping advice ahead of the holiday season.
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