Are you wondering what gift to buy your bestie this Christmas? We can relate. How to find the perfect present for the person who you rant to over glasses of Sauv Blanc and who helps you organise your impulse purchases into keeps and throwaways? Choosing the best gift for your best friend is tricky because, while you’ll talk to them at length about anything under the sun, you don’t want to ruin the festive surprise by straight-up asking what they want for Christmas this year. You have to be able to read their mind (just like they read yours, obviously). Maybe your sister is your bestie? Or you and your housemate are thick as thieves? The stakes are just that tad higher.
Don’t worry, friend – we’ll take it from here. Ahead, we’ve found gifts for all budgets that say “ILYSM” to your best pal, whoever they may be.
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by us. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, we may earn a commission.
Crew Louise Fur Slider Slipper, £29
For the housemate who’s perpetually freezing and won’t let you turn your radiator off — even when their loungewear look consists of a tank top.
Crew Clothing Company Louise Fur Slider Slipper, $, available at Crew Clothing Company
The Dairy Custom Apple iPhone Case, £34.95
For the friend who is on their phone 24/7 (The Dairy also offers custom Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel cases).
The Dairy Custom Apple iPhone Case, $, available at The Dairy
VinylBox 3 Month Gift Card, £129
Treat the music lover in your life.
VinylBox 3 Month Gift Card, $, available at VinylBox
My Silvi The Anti-Acne™ Silk Pillowcase, £54
Made with mulberry silk and treated with natural silver to eliminate 99.7% of bacteria linked to acne, this is a non-skincare essential for all skincare lovers.
My Silvi The Anti-Acne™ Silk Pillowcase, $, available at My Silvi
Mejuri Daily Mini Hoops, £48
Quality gold vermeil hoops they can wear day to day, on a night out and even in the shower or to bed if they forget to take them out (trust us, we’ve tested Mejuri’s ‘tarnish-free’ jewellery for quality and comfort).
Mejuri Daily Mini Hoops, $, available at Mejuri
WUKA Wearable Hot Water Bottle, £24.99
For when the time of the month comes knocking.
WUKA Wearable Hot Water Bottle, $, available at WUKA
Pott’d Home Air-Dry Clay Pottery Kit, £34
This DIY kit comes with two bags of air-dry clay, a full set of wooden pottery tools, eight paints, two paintbrushes, base coat and a gloss varnish. It’s everything you and your pal need to create your own pottery work of art.
Pott’d Home Air-Dry Clay Pottery Kit, $, available at Pott’d
Flowerbx 3 Month Flower Subscription Digital Gift Certificate, £120
A very special gift for a very special friend. We reckon this would be the perfect present for those long-distance friendships as a regular reminder that you care.
Flowerbx 3 Month Flower Subscription Digital Gift Certificate, $, available at Flowerbx
Crew Clothing Company Printed Floral Woven PJ Set, £72
You can’t beat a fresh set of PJs come Christmas.
Crew Clothing Company Printed Floral Woven PJ Set, $, available at Crew Clothing Company
Amika Good Vibes Only Hydration + Repair Mask Set, £39 £29.25
Give the gift of deeply nourished and glossy hair. With the harsh winter conditions currently wreaking havoc on our hair, they’ll love you forever for it.
Amika Good Vibes Only Hydration + Repair Mask Set, $, available at Amika
Missoma Initial Single Charm Hoop Earring, £49
A sweet addition to their stacked ear look.
Missoma Initial Single Charm Hoop Earring, $, available at Missoma
Edinburgh Gin Cranachan Gin 70cl, £40
If they’re a big fan of Edinburgh Gin’s OG rhubarb and ginger gin, why not spice things up a little with the brand’s delicious new flavour? It pays homage to the traditional Scottish dessert cranachan with notes of raspberry, vanilla, whisky and East Lothian honey.
Edinburgh Gin Cranachan Gin, 70cl, $, available at John Lewis
Mejuri Bold Letter Pendant Necklace, £128
A chic upgrade on the gothic nameplate necklace everyone already has.
Mejuri Bold Letter Pendant Necklace, $, available at Mejuri
Taylor Swift Red (Taylor’s Version) Vinyl, £50
Real homies gift each other perfectly nostalgic songs to cry to. #ATW10 #IYKYK.
Taylor Swift Red (Taylor’s Version) 4XLP, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Weekday Fiona Faux Fur Earmuffs, £19
Keep them looking cool but feeling toasty this winter.
Weekday Fiona Faux Fur Earmuffs, $, available at Weekday
Urban Outfitters Yellow Daisy Photo Frame, £16
What better way to display your favourite picture of the two of you together?
Urban Outfitters Yellow Daisy Photo Frame, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Katy Hessel The Story of Art Without Men (Hardback), £30
For the friend who loves an informative — and inspirational — read.
Katy Hessel The Story of Art without Men (Hardback), $, available at Waterstones
East Quilted Velvet Lilac Wash Bag, £28
For the friend who is constantly losing their lippy (and asking to borrow yours).
East Quilted Velvet Lilac Wash Bag, $, available at East
Urbanears Boo, Slightly Blue, £69.99
For their long commutes, New Year workouts… And for when they won’t stop blasting Mariah Carey on repeat and at top volume.
Urbanears Boo, Slightly Blue, $, available at Urbanears
The Body Shop Bloom & Glow British Rose Mini Gift, £12
A sweet gift for some Christmas TLC.
The Body Shop Bloom & Glow British Rose Mini Gift, $, available at The Body Shop
Fujifilm Instax Square Link Ash White, £128.99
If your bestie is always behind the camera, they’ll love the opportunity to print out the very special moments. The best part about this little printer is that it links directly to your phone so you can select exactly which pictures you want to remember forever.
Fujifilm Instax Square Link Ash White, $, available at Skinnydip London
Hip Pop Kombucha Mixed Case 330ml Cans, £27.99 £17.99
For the friend who loves kombucha and all things gut health.
Hip Pop Kombucha Mixed Case – 330ml – Cans, $, available at Hip Pop
Papier To the Moon Foiled Notebook, £28
Start their new year off in style with a truly beautiful notebook. This one can be customised to include their name.
Papier To the Moon Foiled Notebook, $, available at Papier
OUBAS Brant Denim Fine Lambswool Scarf, £95
This stunning cobalt is set to be the colour of 2023.
OUBAS Brant Denim Fine Lambswool Scarf, $, available at East
Maude Vibe Personal Massager, £41
Best friends don’t let best friends live life without the best orgasms, right? This celeb-approved personal massager, with a sleek design and three vibration settings, gives the most enjoyable rumbles.
Maude Vibe, $, available at Maude
Minimalista The Grand Clip Almond, £20
It’s time for them to say goodbye to that ratty scrunchie they’ve had for years. Treat them to a stunning, mottled claw clip from luxury hair brand Minimalista. The Grand Clip is designed with a wider body and extra long teeth to hold even thick hair gently and prevent breakage.
Minimalista The Grand Clip – Almond, $, available at Wolf & Badger
B.Ink Red Blend Wine 750ml, £9
Dilemma: they’re a wine person but you can’t tell your merlot from your shiraz. No stress, new brand B.Ink is here to take the guesswork out of your search. Take it from us, the South Australian Red Blend is delicious, less than £10 and can be found at Tesco, Waitrose, Asda and Morrisons. If they ask, it has full-bodied notes of dark chocolate, raspberries, black forest fruits and hints of vanilla and cinnamon.
B.Ink Red Blend Wine 750Ml, $, available at Tesco
Free People Premiere Sparkle Tights, £24
They can always use an extra pair of tights to go with their festive outfits (wear them over a nude, fleece-lined pair to stay warm). With these disco ball tights, your BFF will be the star of the season.
Free People Premiere Sparkle Tights, $, available at Free People
Uncommon Goods 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster, £19
The perfect piece of interactive art for the person who’s always texting you to ask for Netflix suggestions.
Uncommon Goods 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster, $, available at Uncommon Goods
Fotini Tikkou Visage Mug, £12
These mugs have as much personality as everyone in your friend group.
Fotini Tikkou Visage Mug, $, available at Anthropologie
Birthdate Candle, £38 £31
For the friend who won’t stop begging to read your chart and DMs you @notallgeminis memes at least six times a day.
Birthdate Co. The Birthdate Candle, $, available at Birthdate Co.
M&S Collection Set of 4 Maxim Martini Glasses, £15
These chic — and fairly cheap — martini glasses will be received with open arms by your cocktail-curious bestie.
M&S Collection Set of 4 Maxim Martini Glasses, $, available at Marks & Spencer
Colourpop Fade Into Hue Eyeshadow Palette, £29.31
Move over, Crayola — this is the palette to end all palettes. It has every colour you’ll ever need, plus a little shimmer and glitter to boot.
ColourPop Fade Into Hue Eyeshadow Palette, $, available at ColourPop
Smile Makers The Firefighter, £49.95
This is a near-five-star rated vibrator for a reason: it’s super silent, 100% waterproof and comes with four speeds and two pulsation modes.
Smile Makers The Firefighter, $, available at Smile Makers
East Perla Print PJ Set, £79
A PJ set so stylish, they’ll want to wear it out of the house.
East Perla Print PJ Set, $, available at East
We’re Not Really Strangers Friendship Edition Card Game, £22
Want to find out how well you really know each other?
We’re Not Really Strangers Friendship Edition Card Game, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Porta 6 Lisboa Red Wine, £19
When in doubt, treat them to a tasty new wine to be enjoyed together — this is one of the best boxed wines we’ve tasted with rich, berry notes. Even better, it’s more bang for your buck. Just one of these boxes equals about three bottles.
Porta 6 Lisboa Red Wine 2.25L, $, available at Tesco
East Velvet Woodblock Ochre Quilt, £189
Set them up for a cosy and stylish winter hibernation.
East Velvet Woodblock Ochre Quilt, $, available at East
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