Every Website Has a Gift Section—These 40 Items Will Go Out of Stock First

Not going to lie—one of my favorite things about the holiday season is gift guides. I enjoy making them and scrolling through them far more than I do actually figuring out what to get people. But I've come to realize that more often than not, I find gifts for my loved ones via a gift guide. Moral of the story: They're effective.
A benefit of shopping for gifts online as opposed to in person is that there are extensive gift sections on practically every retail site. And I spent the better part of a workday scrolling through some of them in hopes that I'd be able to narrow it down to the very best items (tough gig, I know). It was a successful day because I was able to narrow it down to the five most desirable gifts from the likes of Nordstrom, Amazon, Free People, and more. Scroll on to check some items off of your gifting list while there's still plenty of precious time (but not for long).
SHOPBOP
Still reveling in the return of The North Face.
I'd probably avoid gifting with a swimsuit but not this.
Nordstrom
If my husband doesn't like this gift, I'm stealing it from him.
MADEWELL
I'm still going through my post–Queen's Gambit chess phase. HBU?
Because it's kind of the perfect sweater (and it's currently 30% off with the code OHJOY).
Another thing I'd be tempted to steal from my husband.
Slippers are the perfect gift, hands down.
NET-A-PORTER
On sneakers are likely to be a hot item this holiday season.
They'll never lose their hand cream in their bag again.
This is so pretty I probably wouldn't even fill it with anything.
A fashion person's puzzle if I ever saw one.
AMAZON
This adorable little doll has a massive IG following of her own (as she should).
This modern record player is sure to make the recipient very happy.
FREE PEOPLE
I'm tempted to just give this to everyone on my list.
I wear these multiple times a week. How's that for an endorsement?
NEIMAN MARCUS
Eva Chen recently wore these, and now I'm convinced.
I think we all know someone who would love this.
SEPHORA
This is the same price as just the Retinol Reform, so it's definitely a smart buy.
In case you don't want to be forced to choose what scent they'll like yourself.
This sandalwood scent is divine.
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