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

When shopping for gifts for your best friend, bear in mind that the present should reflect how much of a gift her friendship is to you. That doesn’t mean it needs to be giant or costly—although, by all means, go for that if you can. It can simply mean that you put a lot of thought, effort, and love into hand-selecting that item.

Your best friend is your ride-or-die. She’s there for you through thick and thin, and you couldn’t imagine spending life’s memorable moments—big or small—without her by your side. After all, friends are the family that you choose for yourself. None of us would be who we are without our close confidants, so this one goes out to all of them.

We’ve curated a list of amazing gifts to give your best friend. Whether she’s a dedicated book-lover or totally obsessed with home decor, there’s something here for everyone. Ahead, find 50 gifts—including some amazing gift ideas under $50 and plenty of Amazon gifts for her—that are guaranteed to put a smile on your bestie’s face.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Splurge on a Jo Malone candle that will take her breath away.

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.

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.

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.

This pack will make her type-A heart very happy. It's ultra-organized with pockets for just about everything, including a laptop sleeve and suitcase strap.

You two outgrew drinking Korbel in mugs years ago, so go ahead and pick up these pretty colored glasses for sipping your favorite bubbly or co*cktails.

Give the gift of drip with an elevated strap for her Apple Watch. This goes with everything and is way more stylish than that rubber one she’s been sporting.

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.

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.

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.

A gift that’s made just for her. This customizable pack of nail polishes is such a great find. Pick out three stunning colors that your gal pal will be obsessed with, and then enjoy an at-home manicure with her.