10 Thoughtful and Chic Holiday Gifts for Women in 2025
Looking for a holiday gift that’s as thoughtful as it is chic? You’re in the right place. In this holiday gift guide for her, I’ve handpicked 10 stylish gifts for women that will delight and inspire this festive season.
My goal was to find interesting pieces that embody both timelessness and luxury–items I’d purchase for myself (some of which I already own!). Whether you’re gifting a fashionista, an avid reader, or a busy mom, there’s something special in here to suit every budget, with most items under $100. From classic accessories to cozy knitwear, elegant home accents, and sultry scents, these gifts for her are sure to wow and deliver this Christmas season!
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1. Archipelago Botanicals Black Forest Letter Press Candle
For ambiance-lovers, the luxurious Black Forest Letter Press Candle will set the mood in any home. Key notes of ebony wood, Douglas fir, and black currant are blended with sweet hints of mulberry and black patchouli, creating a smooth and sultry fragrance not easily forgotten. Archipelago Botanicals’ fragrances are crafted in small batches and aged to perfection in barrels. Featuring a leather-like wrap, two wicks, and a cushioned sole, this candle is sure to bring warmth to quiet afternoons and intimate gatherings.
2. Lost Pattern “The Kiss” Bandana Silk Scarf
Inspired by “Dictionary of the Khazars”, a lexicon novel of Milorad Paviƒ, “The Kiss” Bandana Silk Scarf is a captivating blend of romance and desire. The whimsical pattern is a statement all its own–a tasteful accent for both minimalists and maximalists alike. Crafted in 100% mulberry silk with hand-rolled edges and hand-stitched finishing, this gorgeous piece of wearable art is sure to become a favorite in any fashionista’s scarf collection.
3. DUMVOIN Rose Enamel Fancy Glass Tea Cup Set
Surprise the avid coffee or tea lover in your life with the Rose Enamel Fancy Glass Tea Cup Set. This beautiful gift set includes two glass tea cups, designed with an exquisite three-dimensional rose pattern in jewel tones, delicate embellishments, and gold enamel handles. The set comes gift-wrapped with two stirring spoons, ready to adorn any glass cabinet or side table. My daughter gifted me this set for my birthday, and using it brings me so much joy! #obsessed.
4. Coach Essential Small Wristlet
I can’t think of any greater gift to the lady on the go than the Essential Small Wristlet from Coach. Crafted of polished pebble leather in colorways such as maple, black, and olive, it’s as timeless as it is functional. The zip-top opening holds a phone, cash, and cards, making it the perfect minimal chic accessory to throw in your tote or carry alone to yoga or a night out.
5. Juliska Puro Tortoiseshell 6″ Vase
With animal print trending this season, the Puro Tortoiseshell 6″ Vase is a timeless gift any eclectic would love. Founded by newlyweds Capucine and David Gooding in 2001 with a small collection of blown glass, Juliska embodies togetherness, “L’amour et Savoir Vivre” (Love and the Art of Knowing How to Live Well). This eye-catching glass vase will seamlessly pair with any floral arrangement, becoming a forever accent in any home.
6. The MET Collection “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” Coffee Table Book
“Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” vividly captures the profound exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bringing to life four centuries of extraordinary garments and accessories inspired by the natural world. Photographed by Nick Knight with 350 illustrations from international couturiers and design houses, and with scholarly text covering over 200 works of fashion, this work of art is as engaging as it is sensorial. This one-of-a-kind coffee table book makes the perfect holiday gift for the fashionista, the artist, the landscape architect, or the history buff.
7. Jenni Kayne Cashmere Stevie Polo
A luxurious knit is the ultimate winter wardrobe staple, and the Cashmere Stevie Polo from Jenni Kayne doesn’t disappoint. Designed with an oversized point collar, a 3-button placket, and wide sleeves, this piece is both modern and classic. A definite splurge, but you’ll surely score bonus points with this cozy gift this holiday season.
8. Rifle Paper Co. Pocket Notebook Boxed Set
The Pocket Notebook Boxed Set blends practicality and whimsy with 8 pocket-sized notebooks–small enough to carry in your handbag and stylish enough to show off. Each volume is designed with a unique printed and foil-stamped cover, 40 ruled acid-free pages, colored lines, and thread-stitched binding. These notebooks are my favorite gifts for women from Rifle, because they’re so travel-friendly and they easily tuck away in my nightstand!
9. The MET Store Egyptian Cat Bookmark
Some of the best gifts come in small packages, and the MET’s Egyptian Cat Bookmark is certainly one of them. The bookmark’s design is based on an ancient Egyptian statuette of a cat from the Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE), currently part of the Museum’s collection. Etched in brass with a gold overlay, this piece is a thoughtful and elegant budget gift idea for the beloved bookworm in your life.
10. Ortigia Zagara 4-Piece Oval Gift Set
Capture the rich scent of Sicilian orange groves with the stylish Zagara 4-Piece Oval Gift Set. This highly aromatic distillation is crafted from orange tree blossoms, with neroli petitgrain and wood bases. Packaged in a keepsake printed and silver-lined box (think sultry cheetah and palm tree vibes), the set contains a shower gel, soap bar, hand cream, and candle. This lovely gift set is perfect for the beauty lover or jetsetter who enjoys being whisked away by their senses to another destination.
Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Women
That completes my holiday gift guide roundup of the best gift ideas for women this season. These selections blend timelessness with luxury–items she’ll make memories with and cherish for years. Now, the only thing left to do is wrap them in beautiful paper with bows and metallic tissue!
