We have three cardinal rules for always nailing the best gifts for women in your life, whether it's for Valentine's Day, a birthday, a promotion, or anything else. First: Think about what's on her wish list, not her to-do list. Second: Buy from brands and makers whose taste you can trust. This is no time to take a flier. Finally: If you want to make it special, start with what's in your head—then go even bigger.
We've also spent a lot of time looking for the best gifts for women, whether that be your wife or girlfriend, your mother, Nana, your sister, your niece, a friend, or even the in-laws. We've polled friends and GQ staffers, and kept tabs on what we wanted ourselves. And then we sorted through to find the stuff that stands out. Sure, you could hand her a gift card to be certain she'll end up with something she wants. But what she'd love is a sign that you know her.
From shiny jewels and even shinier tech to top-shelf beauty and cozy knitwear crafted from the softest cashmere and wool, we've rounded up the perfect gifts, the most stylish gifts, the best gifts for women, whatever your budget.
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