50 Gifts That Are Actually Good Enough to Give Your Best Friend (2024)

Curated by best friends, for best friends.

By Vanessa Powell and Meg Donohue
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Let’s raise a glass to our best friends, shall we? Who knows where we’d be without them! There are few better ways to show your appreciation for someone you love than with a present, so here, we’ve curated a list of the best gifts for friends. Be it her birthday or a random Tuesday, she deserves a little something special.

Perhaps your BFF is a book-lover, or maybe she’s totally obsessed with home décor; no matter what, you’ll find something here. Ahead, find 50 gifts—including some amazing gift ideas under $50 and a few good foodie gifts—that are guaranteed to put a smile on your closest friend’s face.

Alarm Clock

Hatch Hatch Restore 2

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If you owe her in any way, gift her a Hatch clock. She’ll love you big time.

Massage Gift Card

Spa Finder Gift Card

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Let’s be real, all anyone wants is a good trip to the spa.

Portable Steamer

Nesugar Steamer

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Respectfully, wrinkles aren’t cute.

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Passport Case

Royce New York RFID Blocking Leather Passport Holder

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Oh, would you look at that; time to plan a girls’ trip.

Tumbler Pouch

Dabria Water Bottle Carrier Bag with Phone Pocket

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If she already has the Stanley, this will only make her all the more attached to it.

Paddle Racket

Sunnylife Pickleball Set

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Is she going to convince you to play with her? Hell no, but you can gift her a super cute racket set to make up for not being her partner.

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Suitcase Organization

BAGGU Packing Cube Set Hotel Stripes

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For that one friend who always needs your help packing.

Super Soft

White + Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap Scarf

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Everyone who tries this White and Warren travel wrap raves about it (including our senior fashion commerce editor, Dale Arden Chong). Chances are she will, too.

Tech Gadget

Tory Burch Kira Phone Ring

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We all have one friend with one of these rings on the back of her phone; here’s the designer upgrade.

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Exercise Shorts

Lululemon Hotty Hot High-Rise Lined Short

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Your sporty friend will go gaga over these.

Arts & Crafts

The Woobles Strawberry Crochet Kit

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For the DIY crafty friend, The Woobles offer addictive yet beginner-friendly crochet kits. You can even get specific characters like the Powerpuff Girls or Harry Potter.

Vinyl Subscription

Vinyl Me, Please Vinyl Record Subscription

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All the cool girls collect vinyl records, and this subscription service will deliver her a new one each month.

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Designer Splurge

Gucci GG Marmont Card Case Wallet

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To really spoil her as she deserves, a Gucci wallet like this one is timeless and practical.

Murder Junkie

Zazzle Shhh... I’m Listening to True Crime Podcasts Coffee Mug

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The legion of true crime-obsessors is strong. We would know.

My Lip Gloss Be Poppin

Rhode Peptide Lip Tint

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You can never go wrong with a lip tint. Something sweet and subtle to add an extra flare to her day. Grab one for your girl, or be extra generous by getting two, three, or even all four. New shades are a must in the lip gloss rotation.

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An Ultra Soft Robe

Cozyland Nala Robe

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Some robes are fuzzy, others are silky, but this one is straight up buttery. It's made from super soft pima cotton, and it feels like you're wrapped in a cloud. Plus, it's functional with pockets, has an elastic back, and a sewn in tie.

An Everyday Tote

MZ Wallace Medium Metro Box Tote Bag

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This soft, yet structured tote is a great everyday commuter bag that thinks of everything. It fits a 13 inch laptop, has six interior pockets, detachable pouches, and a key ring strap to name a few.

An Entire Glam Team

Glamsquad Elle Blowout and Makeup Bundle

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Gift your bestie with an entire glam team so she can feel like a star. We've partnered with Glamsquad to create a limited edition holiday bundle that will get you a gorgeous blowout and professional makeup in the comfort of your own home for just $119.

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Claw Clip

Emi Jay Big Effing Clip in Tortoise

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Has anyone told you about the cutest hair clips, ever? Emi Jay is here to make sure you and your bestie never have a bad hair day again. Throw your hair up in a darling clip—with so many styles and colors to choose from, you and your girl are ready for the day.

Spa Day

Selfmade The Reset Ritual

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Time to take on the world with your BFF. But first, an at-home spa day. A traditional experience can be on the expensive side, so why not curate one for her? The four unique SelfMade products will be sure to make you both glow.

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