53 best friend gifts for every occasion, because they deserve to be showered in love
Buying best friend gifts for the pals that are always there for you is lovely. Genuinely, there's no better feeling than thanking those you can rely on through thick (breakups) and thin (dancing on the tables in Slug & Lettuce) with a truly great gift.
Of course, best friends tend to be the easiest person to shop for (they're basically your double, after all), but when you're on the hunt for the BEST possible pressie, it's nice to have some inspo. So, to add to all the cute little friendship bracelets and best friend coffee mugs at Etsy you've undoubtedly spoiled her with over the years, here is a curation of unique gift ideas for best friend birthdays / new jobs / new homes that'll help her pamper, elevate her space or upgrade her beauty cupboard.
What to expect? Personalised gifts (this stylish personalised gin glass is a winner), thoughtful gifts and presents to help her switch off. Case in point: these Victoria's Secret satin short pyjamas and this magnum sized bottle of Whispering Angel (i.e. everything she needs for a big night in). The perfect gift is just a scroll away.
Top 5 best friend gifts at a glance:
- Birthday gifts for best friend: Occasion Earring Box Birthday Girl, £14.50, Joma Jewellery
- Wedding gift for best friend: Whispering Angel Rose Magnum 1.5L, 43.99, The Bottle Club
- Best friend Galentine's gifts: Initial Curb Bracelet, £79, Abbott Lyon
- Touching gift for best friend: Personalised Book Subscription, £31.99, Not on the High Street
- Unique best friend gifts: Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk: The Complete Haute Couture Collections 1962-2002, £38.70, Amazon
Here's our full edit of gifts for best friends to treat the women in your life to this year.
Crafted from stainless steel and plated with 18-karat gold, rose gold or sterling silver, this personalized bracelet is a sure fire way to show your bestie you care. It's water-resistant, so she can wear it without worrying about it tarnishing too, and it's adjustable (unlike bangles).
The White Company is forever our go-to for best friend gifts she'll adore forever. This alpaca scarf is the ultimate treat for winter, and she can just throw it over her coat and go.
Does your bestie need some motivation in the literature department? Get her a personalised book subscription from Not on the High Street with books she'll genuinely love, so she can't resist reading a few pages a night. It's a better present than a gift card.
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Motivate her with this Wellbeing Bundle from LSW London. It comes with a mindful journal that she can use for a whole six months, plus a deck of cards that'll give her writing prompts, help her reflect and more.
Whether she uses this as a gin or wine glass, or even as a fancy alternative to her water bottle when she's at home, this personalised keepsake gin glass is one she'll love forever.
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A different kind of self-care, this wellness journal will help her process her thoughts and feelings every day and track her progress.
She's probably got tonnes of Christmas markets to attend, it being the season and all, so we're sure she'd be grateful for a nice warm beanie to accompany her.
Fragrance strength – like most things – isn't one size fits all, so Commodity created lighter (Personal) and stronger (Bolder) renditions of their fan-favourites to suit people's individual preferences, all of which you can find in miniature form in its Exploration Kit. Trust us, she'll love them all.
Makeup is always a good present to give to your best friend, especially if you get ready at hers frequently (as she'll let you borrow it all). VIEVE's Lip Dew makes a great stocking filler, too.
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It's already freezing and it's not even Christmas yet, so she's sure to love you forever when you present her with this snuggly fleece.
Make no mistake. Even besties with the fullest makeup collections will be grateful for a top-up of these Glossier bestsellers.
Make her day with this stunning lapis lazuli pendant from Estella Bartlett. It looks way more expensive than it is, too, and you can have it shipped in a gift box. Win win.
Iconic London's illuminator drops will have your best friend hooked, especially if she's into glowy makeup. She might even let you use it if you're lucky!
Fancy a sleepover? These pyjamas are the way to ask her round for a movie night at yours this festive season.
Even if she's only slightly into makeup, she's going to scream when she opens this. Jones Road's Start Up Kit is full of all the products she'll need for a day-to-day look.
D'Orsay's fragrance library is something your best friend will love being introduced to. It might not be the most affordable spicy-scented candle you ever treat her to, but it'll last her up to 75 hours - so we'd say it's worth it!
In collaboration with artist Keith Haring, Pandora have released a line-up of charming jewellery pieces including this two-tone love bracelet. A great gift to show your affection.
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Complete with three pairs of chic studs (hearts, diamonds and stars), these silver plated earrings make a great birthday gift for best friends.
She'll be able to keep her most-prized jewellery safe and sound in this jewellery box. It's travel-friendly but still super spacious for all those trinkets she collects.
As well as your usual Christmas card (or birthday card, depending on why you're shopping), why not go all out and spoil her to a boujee hair tool? This one from BaByliss is a bestseller for a reason, and it'll help her achieve a DIY salon-worthy blow dry.
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Chances are, knowing your bestie, she's left everything to the last minute and hasn't even thought of buying herself planner for the New Year yet. Take it upon yourself to be the one who gets her organised.
If she's a fragrance hoarder she'll LOVE this gift set from Ghost. It includes the brand's Deep Night, Orb of Night and Ghost The Fragrance eau de parfums with matching hair bands in festive crackers. Cute!
Want to treat your best friend to a luxury-looking gift without breaking the bank? Whispering Angel is a fan favourite for a reason: it looks spenny, tastes great and isn't too pricey. Why not get her a magnum, in that case?
Fill her home with one of Jo Malone London's most-sold fragrances. She'll be transported straight to luxury with this best friend gift, and will love to keep the pot to store beauty products or hair accessories once the candle has burned. Keep to go one step further? Jo Malone stocks some dreamy diffusers, too.
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Yves Saint Lauren Haute Couture is a coffee table book every girl should own, including your bestie. If she's a lover of luxury fashion, she needs this. It'll look super stylish next to her candles and coasters.
You buy your dad and boyfriend a pair of slippers every year, so what's stopping you from treating your best pal to some too? These ones are super girly and warm.
Nothing beats a new piece of loungewear, no matter the time of year. If she's a true bestie, she probably spends the weekend round at yours (or vice versa), so she'll surely appreciate something comfy to slip into.
Sought after by many for its suit-all notes and longevity, Ariana Grande's Cloud eau de parfum is one your best mate will love. This gift set version comes with a bottle to keep at home and one to chuck in her bag.
If she's into fashion (and, TBH, even if she's not) she'll know how coveted Victoria's Secret pink and white stripe pyjamas are. Therefore you buying her a pair will officially make you her favourite person (even if you already were).
Everyone could do with a helping hand to keep warm this winter, and what better way to do so than with a nice new hot water bottle? These ones from The White Company make the whole ordeal feel far more luxurious.
It might not be her zodiac birthstone, but she's bound to love this ring anyway. It comes as part of Monica Vinader's collaboration with Kate Young, and is sure to kickstart her love for the brand (or continue it).
Got a beauty maven for a best friend? Treat her to this brush cleaner and dryer set to save her hours of rinsing.
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The latest Victoria x Edge Of Ember collection is full to the brim of truly exceptional pieces your bestie would love, but this necklace is particularly special.
Prone to a night out with your best friend? She'll love wearing these heels when you next take on the town together - perfect for all those Christmas parties you'll be attending.
Who doesn't love Olaplex? This gift set features all their bestsellers, too, so you literally can't go wrong with it as a gift for your bestie.
Does your bestie WFH and live in loungewear/nightwear? Even if she doesn't she's sure to love this satin dressing gown. It's worth every penny.
Surprise her at your next sleepover with a new pair of PJs courtesy of Dora Larsen's Mollie set. We recommend matching and buying yourself a pair, too.
Winter boots are a must this time of year, and these Combats from TOMS are a style one she won't want to take off. We don't blame her.
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Handcrafted in 18k gold vermeil and pink enamel, this playful, statement-making ring is the cute best friend gift you've been looking for.
A box of chocolates or bunch of flowers will always go down a treat, but if you really want to impress her then a new print for her interiors is where it's at. Especially when its a fun yet uncommon good like this one.
Ideal for all those night's out you've got planned together, St Tropez's instant glow body bronzer is completely transfer free.
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Good for her hair, skin, and allergies (if she has any), a silk pillowcase is a truly luxe gift for your best friend. It's like skincare without the faff of it all.
Sleepovers are all fun and games, but only if you have the cute accessories to boot. Next time you spend a night in together, treat yourselves to matching sleep masks while you get your beauty sleep.
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Who doesn't love a new candle for Christmas/their birthday/just 'cos? It'll make her day if you gift her this one, and bring that festive feel into her home.
Has your best friend got a sweet tooth? What better way to curb her cravings than with a ginormous tin of succulent, gourmet treats from Candy Kittens? We're dribbling already.
What best friend wouldn't love something sparkly as a thank you gift or Christmas present?! The Nancy earrings from Heavenly London come as part of the brand's latest Art Deco collection.
If you and your BFF live miles apart, invite her for on much-needed trip away together with this luggage tag. She'll think of you every time she travels with it, even if she just attaches it to her tote bag, and you can monogram it with her initials for a personalised finish.
Looking for secret santa gifts for your best friend? We've found you the perfect item, and it's less than £10.
An Isla Risa XS Hive bag is the ‘it girl’ bag your best friend is sure to fall in love with. They hold much more than they appear to, trust us.
No one does bouquets in London like Neill Strain, case in point with this stunning orchid planter. The best part is it'll last forever as long as she takes care of it.
Lash serums are all the rage on TikTok at the moment, and Vegamour's is a loved one. Gift her this and you'll officially be her fave person (not that you weren't to begin with).
Imagine the scent of Christmas: cloves, oranges, cinnamon and firewood. Now imagine it all combined in one candle. Yep, that's what this one smells like, and it'll definitely get your best friend in the spirit.
After more gift guides? We've got gifts for women, gifts for teenage girls, gifts for sisters and gifts for mums (whether it’s Mother’s Day or not). We've also got grandma gifts, mother-in-law gifts, get well soon gifts, graduation gifts for her, housewarming gift ideas and photo gifts - from acrylic photo frames to canvas wall art. You're welcome.
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