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The 29 Best Gifts to Get Your Wife for Christmas

Ready to start your holiday shopping and wondering what to get your wife for Christmas? Check out the best holiday gifts your wife will absolutely love.

christmas gift ideas for wife

christmas gift ideas for wife

Does it seem like the holidays come around the corner more quickly than you realize? Do you find yourself scrambling to find that perfect gift? We totally get it—the calendar seems to fly by each fall as the biggest shopping holiday of the year approaches. If you’re married, whether you’re a newlywed or not, you’re going to need to figure out what to get your wife for Christmas. And you’ve come to the right place! We’ve curated a list of some of the best Christmas gifts for your wife that are most likely on the top of her list—trust us on this one. So no matter your budget, we’ve got some best Christmas gifts for your wife that are sure to make her happy this holiday season—and make you look like the hero that you are! 

barefoot dreams cardigan

Cozy Cardigan

This Christmas, opt for upscale comfort when you gift her this sweater from Barefoot Dreams. Warm but lightweight, this cozy cardigan looks great with everything from office attire to yoga wear. Translated: she’ll soon be living in it. Available in two versatile colors: dark grey and light grey.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite circle cardigan, $116, Nordstrom

geo tote

Stylish Tote

For the gal on the go, this tote is one of the top Christmas gifts for your wife. We love the on-trend geometric pattern, plus the fact that this bag can be personalized with her initials—all for $20!

WeddingWire Shop personalized geo tote bag, $20, WeddingWire Shop

stitch fix monthly subscription

Personal Shopping Subscription

Keep her styling and profiling when you gift her a StitchFix subscription for the holidays. This subscription service allows her to work with a personal stylist who will curate a monthly box full of several pieces of clothing based on her unique likes and dislikes. Then, she can send back anything she doesn’t want to buy. With thousands of brands, and a wide range of sizes including petite and maternity, it’s the perfect opportunity to refresh her wardrobe this year. 

StitchFix monthly subscription box, price varies, StitchFix

personalized ornament

Sweet Ornament

Looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift for your wife? Channel that modern minimalist aesthetic that’s crazy popular right now when you choose this simple but beautiful porcelain ornament. With simple black trees and your names set against a clean, white background, this adorable ornament will be right at home on your tree.

The Cotton and Canvas Company personalized porcelain ornament, $17, Etsy

fenty beauty

Long-Lasting Lip Gloss

Is she always on the hunt for the perfect lip gloss? Relax, we’ve found it, and we’re going to let you be the hero this Christmas season—don’t worry, we won’t tell. Pro Kiss’r Luscious Lip Balm by Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line is the all-purpose gloss she’s been searching for. It’s a gorgeous neutral that works with any skin tone, and it provides long-lasting shine without that nasty sticky feeling. And here’s a hint—you may want to pick up more than one. She’s going to love it that much! 

Fenty Beauty Pro Kiss’r luscious lip balm, $20, Sephora

jo malone gift set

Fragrance Sampler

If your wife could spend hours trying out different perfumes, this Jo Malone sampler is the perfect gift. It comes with 5 of Malone’s most sought-after fragrances (even Kate Middleton is a fan!) for your wife to try out.

Jo Malone cologne collection gift set, $115, Sephora

makeup case

Monogrammed Makeup Bag

A cosmetic bag is always a useful gift, and we absolutely adore this luxe velvet version as a thoughtful Christmas gift for your wife. This is another gift that can be easily personalized with her initials for an extra-sweet touch.

WeddingWire Shop velvet quilted makeup bag, $21, WeddingWire Shop

gold bracelet set

Bracelet Set

A gift containing a touch of bling for her arm will always be well received, which is why we’ve included this fun set of BaubleBar bracelets on our list. It comes with three gold bracelets of varying sizes for an attractive mix-and-match aesthetic she’ll love. 

BaubleBar Pisa bracelet set of 3, $62, Revolve

cashmere tech gloves

Tech-Savvy Gloves

A pair of cashmere gloves is a pretty reliable Christmas gift for your wife, but these days, they have to be tech compatible. These leather gloves are not only lined with luxurious cashmere, they feature tech-ready fingertips so she won't have to remove them to text.

Nordstrom cashmere lined leather touchscreen gloves, $99, Nordstrom

 

brooklinen sheet set

Fresh Sheets

This Christmas gift for your wife could be considered a real snoozefest—but in a good way! Give her the best zzzs of her life when you opt for this bundle of bedding from Brooklinen. The “hardcore” sheet bundle contains everything she’ll need for a fabulous night of sleep, including a flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillowcases, and a duvet cover. 

Brooklinen luxe sateen hardcore sheet bundle, $363, Brooklinen

lingua franca sweater

Inspiring Sweater

These trending Lingua Franca cashmere sweaters are embroidered with empowering and inspiring messages. It’s sure to become a staple in your wife’s closet.

Lingua Franca cashmere embroidered crewneck sweater, $425, Neiman Marcus

pink jewelry box

Bright Jewelry Box

She’ll love keeping all of her baubles in this pretty jewelry box. We adore the light pink hue, though this item is available in many other colors.

Leatherology small jewelry organizer, $75, Leatherology

lunya washable silk pajama set

Luxe Silk PJs

Trying to figure out what to get your wife for Christmas? Luxurious pajamas are a no-brainer! We love these silk PJs from Lunya—not only are they stunning (and available in lots of gorgeous colors), they’re also machine washable!

Lunya washable silk tee set, $198, Neiman Marcus

packing cube set

Packing Cubes

Whether your wife is an avid traveler or just loves the occasional weekend getaway, these game-changing packing cubes will ensure her suitcase stays organized.

Béis the packing cubes, $68, Béis

drunk elephant skincare set

Skincare Set

Is your wife addicted to watching skincare videos on YouTube? She’s probably heard of the cult-favorite Drunk Elephant skincare line. This set of miniature products is an ideal way to test out the line.

Drunk Elephant The Littles skincare travel set, $74, Sephora

robe

Comfy Robe

Give your wife the gift of comfortable indulgence when you choose the fleece-lined Duffield robe by Ugg this holiday season. Reviewers rave that it’s super snuggly and soft, just right for those movie date nights you share on the couch. Plus, this machine-washable robe is available in tons of beautiful colors, including pink, grey, wine and navy. 

Ugg women’s Duffield II robe, $130, Amazon

plush criss-cross slippers

Ultra-Plush Slippers

A pair of cozy slippers makes the perfect Christmas gift for your wife. We love the cool criss-cross style on these, plus the affordable price point and five color options!

EMU Australia Mayberry Slipper, $70, EMU Australia

vuori joggers

Relaxed Joggers

Is your wife all about the working-from-home loungewear look? These joggers win raves from every fashion influencer, and are made from the softest moisture-wicking material.

Vuori performance joggers, $94, Nordstrom

michele watch

Nostalgic Watch

We love how this watch puts a nostalgic spin on a classic timepiece. The lavender band screams ‘90s glam, but it’s also versatile enough to wear everyday.

Michele Deco Sport two-tone lavender leather watch, $595, Neiman Marcus

shower steamers

Spa-Worthy Shower Steamers

Everyone can use a little self-care these days. These calming shower steamers will upgrade her daily shower to feel like a day at the spa. They make a perfect stocking stuffer, too!

Lizzy Siman-Tov shower steamers set, from $28 for 5, Uncommon Goods

yoga mat

Personalized Yoga Mat

If your wife loves to sweat it out at the yoga studio, gift her a personalized yoga mat so that she’ll never get her mat confused with another yogi’s. Her monogram can be printed in a variety of colors and fonts to fit her personality and style. 

WeddingWire Shop personalized yoga mat, $40, WeddingWire Shop

initial pendant necklace

Initial Pendant

When it comes to what to get your wife for Christmas, jewelry is always a no-brainer. This simple and classic gold pendant features her initial on a delicate chain. 

Kate Spade initial mini, $44, Kate Spade

flower tea set

Flower Tea Set

If your wife’s a tea drinker, she’ll love this unique flower tea, which “blooms” in a glass decanter as it steeps. This gift set comes with everything she’ll need to create a delicious (and beautiful) cup.

Lisa Li flower tea ritual set, $69, Uncommon Goods

phone camera lens kit

Phone-Camera Upgrade

If your wife is constantly taking (less than stellar) photos on her phone, give her an upgrade with this lens set. The lenses easily attach to her phone making taking amazing shots a breeze.

Urban Outfitters phone camera lens kit, $13, Urban Outfitters

silk pillowcase and scrunchie set

Silk Pillowcase Set

When deciding what to get your wife for Christmas, a good rule of thumb is to buy her something she wouldn’t buy for herself—a splurge, if you will. Silk pillowcases are on the pricier side, but come with many benefits, including improved skin and hair. This set comes with a silk pillowcase and hair ties to make her slumber even more luxurious.

Slip pure silk pillowcase & skinny scrunchie set, $86, Nordstrom

car diffuser

Car Diffuser

If your wife spends a lot of time in her car, she’ll definitely appreciate this Christmas gift—a car diffuser! This diffuser attaches to her car’s air vent and comes in many other glorious scents to help rid her vehicle of any odors.

Diptyque Figuier (fig) car fragrance diffuser & refill insert, $115, Nordstrom

courant charging station

Tech Charging Station

If your wife is constantly losing her phone or AirPods, this charging station makes the perfect Christmas gift. It’s the perfect catch-all for all of her tech, plus we love its minimalist-chic vibe.

Courant Catch:3 Classics single-device charging tray, $175, Courant

 

ugg throw blanket

The Softest Blanket

A luxurious throw belongs on every list of the best Christmas gifts for your wife, and we love this extra-cozy plush option by UGG.

UGG Coastline plush throw blanket, $98, Nordstrom

bombas socks

Sock Set

When thinking about what to get your wife for Christmas, socks may not seem like the sexiest option. But, truly, good socks are hard to find—and these Bombas no-show socks are totally worth the splurge.

Bombas women's lightweight no show 12-pack, $156, Bombas

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