As you know, there are a million gifts to choose from, which can make it nearly impossible to figure out what to give someone. And chances are that you have multiple people to shop for. I scroll through plenty of gift guides each holiday season, and the recommendations I find the most valuable are those that the writer has personally vetted IRL, so I decided to make one of my own.
On multiple occasions, year after year, I decide to buy someone a gift I already own and know they'll love. And the 29 items on this list are all things that I love enough to give to someone else, or recommend as gifts for you to give to someone in your life. Among them are IYKYK fashion items, cozy (and useful) home items, beauty finds, accessories, and more. Scroll on for some of my favorite (from personal experience) gifts of 2025.
I find Diptyque's seasonal candles basically impossible to resist, but it's even better when someone else buys one for me.
Every beauty lover I know would absolutely lose it over this gift.
I love the subtle logo on this sweater. It's the perfect thing to wear with jeans and suede boots.
You're going to want to get a pair for yourself, too. You've been warned.
I hate bulky robes, and this one is anything but. It's lightweight and cozy. The chocolate brown shade gets my vote this season.
If you can believe it, this stunning belt is even better in person. I own it in black leather, but the burgundy calf hair is the one I'd gift.
Trust me—it really is worth the price tag.
This provides the warmth of a traditional scarf without the bulkiness. I'll be wearing mine all season long.
It was hard to narrow it down to just one Jenny Bird piece, but you can't go wrong with this new-in rope necklace.
I own this sweater in multiple iterations, but this new Rosewood color might be my favorite.
These slippers make the perfect winter house shoes—sturdy and cozy.
This is my Pilates bag of choice.
Trust me—these look good on everyone.
I don't know about you, but I love gifting shoes. I just gifted these to myself.
If their idea of a good time is de-fuzzing their sweaters, I'm right there with them.
If the gift recipient lives in a climate that's cold but not freezing, this puffer is the perfect weight.
Technically my dog owns this, but she's informed me that she loves it.
This is one of the few colors that's in stock, and it's pretty much the best.
These chic ALO sneakers are compliment magnets.
I literally daydream about curling up under this throw blanket at the end of the day.
The ultimate IYKYK stocking stuffer.
Who can resist novelty Nike socks? Not I.
Yes, a toaster oven can be chic. I received this a few years ago and have used it almost every day since.
These Nars blushes are one of the best new beauty products I've tried this year (and I've tried many).
This is always a treat to wear on cold winter days
The is the best (and prettiest) hair brush I've ever used.
Fun fact: I keep stevia packets in the pouch.
I ask for a pair of these perfect leggings every Christmas, and this is the color that's on my list this year.
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