59 Gifts Your Best Friend Actually Wants

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Cozy Time

Skims Soft Lounge Drawstring Pant

Soft Lounge Drawstring Pant

Cozy Time

Skims Soft Lounge Drawstring Pant

She’s gonna want a pair in every color, and so are you. These pants are effortlessly cool and will be perfect for lounging around together, running errands, or even picking up the kids from practice. Cool bestie alert.

Can I get a light?

Edie Parker Burn Crossbody

Burn Crossbody

Can I get a light?

Edie Parker Burn Crossbody

Now 25% Off

Bags are always a must. Grab this fun and trendy (and Julia Fox-approved) bag with a lighter pull attached. She’s guaranteed to use it for a night out on the town.

My Lip Gloss Be Poppin

Rhode Beauty Peptide Lip Tint

Peptide Lip Tint

My Lip Gloss Be Poppin

Rhode Beauty Peptide Lip Tint

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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Dot Dot Dot

Papier Italian Summer

Italian Summer

Dot Dot Dot

Papier Italian Summer

If she likes to manifest, write, or even doodle, this journal is made for her. You can even customize the style of paper—swap out those lines for the dotted style.

Girls Night

What Do You Meme? For The Girls – The Ultimate Girls Night Party Game

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For The Girls - The Ultimate Girls Night Party Game

Girls Night

What Do You Meme? For The Girls – The Ultimate Girls Night Party Game

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Girls’ night just got way more enticing with this thrilling card game. Grab your friends—and possibly a drink—and get ready for the juiciest secrets to pour out.

I Heart You

Mejuri Heart Station Bracelet

Heart Station Bracelet

I Heart You

Mejuri Heart Station Bracelet

You know she’s fond of jewelry—snag this pretty heart-charmed bracelet to remind her how much you adore her.

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Fresh Florals

Block Design Large Reversible Glass Vase in Green.

Large Reversible Glass Vase in Green.

Fresh Florals

Block Design Large Reversible Glass Vase in Green.

Who doesn’t love to decorate their home with fresh flowers? Grab this versatile vase for your BFF and throw in her favorite flowers to go with it; she’ll be thrilled.

Friendship Bracelets

Catbird NYC Sweet Nothing Bracelet

Sweet Nothing Bracelet

Friendship Bracelets

Catbird NYC Sweet Nothing Bracelet

Get “zapped” at Catbird NYC where they’ll weld a dainty gold chain right onto you and your bestie’s wrists as a symbol of your never-ending bond. Or, if you can’t make it IRL and prefer your arm candy with clasps, pick from their adorable online selection.

Bake it up

Anthropologie Bistro Tile Measuring Cups, Set of 4

Bistro Tile Measuring Cups, Set of 4

Bake it up

Anthropologie Bistro Tile Measuring Cups, Set of 4

Whether she’s a great baker, just starting out in the kitchen, or simply adores home décor. This will make a tasteful gift that will add to the making of many fond memories.

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Cutie Pie

Reformation Kameron Cashmere Sweater

Kameron Cashmere Sweater

Cutie Pie

Reformation Kameron Cashmere Sweater

How many times has your best friend mentioned that she has “nothing to wear”? Well, let’s fix that. Get her this adorable cashmere sweater for any occasion. A coffee date, a nice dinner, or even a night out; she will look fabulous.

A Staple

Kendra Scott Mikki Metal Huggie Earrings in Silver

Mikki Metal Huggie Earrings in Silver

A Staple

Kendra Scott Mikki Metal Huggie Earrings in Silver

Jewelry is such a great gift, and her jewelry box can’t go another minute without these. These classic huggie hoops—in silver or gold—will become her new favorite pair of earrings.

Proactive Self Help

Chronicle Books Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life

Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life

Proactive Self Help

Chronicle Books Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life

Manifest is the buzzword of the season. Help your BFF achieve everything she dreams of in 2023 with a little help from this book.

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Te Amo

Vivienne Westwood New Diamante Heart Pendant

New Diamante Heart Pendant

Te Amo

Vivienne Westwood New Diamante Heart Pendant

A Vivienne Westwood pendant necklace will have her leaping with joy, whether she has a twist of edge, a passion for the Victorian era, or just loves necklaces. We bet she won’t want ever want to take it off.

A TikTok-Approved Stanley Cup

Stanley Quencher H2.0

Quencher H2.0

A TikTok-Approved Stanley Cup

Stanley Quencher H2.0

All over TikTok, people are raving about this sought-after Stanley cup. And we think their feelings are totally valid—it’s made from stainless steel and features double-wall vacuum insulation with an ergonomic handle. Who wouldn’t love this?

Sip, Sip, Hooray

The Qi x Sophie Lou Jacobsen Bloom Glass Teapot

Bloom Glass Teapot

Sip, Sip, Hooray

The Qi x Sophie Lou Jacobsen Bloom Glass Teapot

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The Bloom glass teapot by The Qi is a must for the tea-lover in your life. It’s just plain gorgeous, plus it comes with nine of The Qi’s signature floral teas, which will look so beautiful steeping in the glass pot.

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A traveling tote

Free People We The Free Maverick Sling

We The Free Maverick Sling

A traveling tote

Free People We The Free Maverick Sling

Does your bestie carry everything with them? If the answer is yes, this bag is made for her. Available in exciting colorways—this fun, roomy tote will sweep her right off her feet.

Girly Girl

Emi Jay Sweetheart Clip in Pink Pixie

Sweetheart Clip in Pink Pixie

Girly Girl

Emi Jay Sweetheart Clip in Pink Pixie

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.

Tea Time

Harney & Sons Harney & Sons Best Sellers – 20 Count Sachets

Harney & Sons Best Sellers - 20 Count Sachets

Tea Time

Harney & Sons Harney & Sons Best Sellers – 20 Count Sachets

Sit down, get comfy, turn on those holiday classics, and put the kettle on the stove. You can daydream about upcoming festive plans and sip on four delicious holiday teas.

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TikTok Favorite

Atria Books The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel

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TikTok Favorite

Atria Books The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel

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If she adores reading, get her this. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has gone absolutely viral on TikTok, all the girls love it. I’m sure she will, too.

I heart you

Yui Brooklyn Heart Skewer Shaped Candle

Heart Skewer Shaped Candle

I heart you

Yui Brooklyn Heart Skewer Shaped Candle

The best home décor gifts will melt her heart, and we found the perfect gift to dazzle up her room.

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Vanessa Powell

Vanessa is an established editor, stylist and shopping expert covering all things style, gear and wellness. She lives in Los Angeles and is passionate about sharing innovative products, tips and trends for people and the planet.

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Associate Fashion Commerce Editor

Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.

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