As if buying Christmas gifts wasn’t difficult enough, when it comes time to deciding what to buy a girlfriend is downright nerve-wracking.
It shouldn’t drive you out of your mind, but picking just the right gifts to get your girlfriend for Christmas does require that you give it a little thought. When it comes to buying for a girlfriend a lot depends on the nature of your relationship. Don’t, for example, buy a gift that’s too presumptuous of her.
Similarly, it’s not about whether you want to spend as much as you can afford on her–which is another big mistake–but what’s most likely to resonate with her, her style, and her interests.
This short guide will serve as an introduction to what is out there that you might want to consider. And while it’s not exhaustive, it might surprise you to see what a selection you have.
Whether you’ve been an item for a while or can’t see the relationship lasting to the finish line, there are plenty of gift ideas for Christmas.
Watches
Watches are always a welcome and practical gift for someone special. Regardless of what you want to pay for a gift, the type of style you want, color, or practically anything else, there’s a huge selection available.
Stash Clutch
A stash clutch is a smaller version of a woman’s purse that she might tuck inside to keep such things as cosmetics together in one place.
Many women even use them as their purse when they want to carry a smaller version of what they usually tote with them. Stash clutches can be very simple or elaborate, largely depending on how they are intended to be used.
If you are unsure of which type to buy for your girlfriend, you might want to think about how much she attends evening parties. The more she attends, the more attractive it should be.
Fragrances
If your girlfriend is a fan of fragrances, you can use Christmas as an opportunity to spruce up her supply with an extra bottle or something she already likes or let her be more adventurous with something totally new and different.
Cookbooks
Men always tend to get nervous about getting a woman something for the kitchen, but if she’s a fan of good cooking, you might want to consider giving her something unique and different.
This is especially true of themed cookbooks when they match something she’s interested in.
Exercise Accessories
If your girlfriend is a gym rat, you might want to give her something that would be useful during a workout. This might include an accessory that she could use in the gym such as a nice water bottle, yoga bag, and any number of other accents.
Slippers
Especially if they’re something that’s warm and fuzzy, slippers can feed a wintertime guilty pleasure like nothing else.
Getting her something comfy will guarantee that it doesn’t stay in the box long.
Jewelry
Pick out something that’s sure to make a statement, regardless of what that might be with a necklace or some other piece of jewelry. This option is another one that can be nice and still not cost a lot of money.
Makeup
Makeup is a gift that’s always nice for a very feminine woman. Whether you use your imagination on what to buy or pick a brand that she already likes, a gift of makeup can be made into the centerpiece of her gifts or simply a stocking stuffer.
Possible gifts for girlfriends can cover a lot of territories. Whether you choose to be personal or practical, the type of lady you are buying for as well as your conscience should be your guide.