When I initially asked my mom to help me with this story, she immediately insisted that she's terrible at giving gifts. Spoiler alert: That's not true. It doesn't matter if it's for herself or others, she happens to be an excellent shopper. Whether she was being bashful or trying to get out of a few hours' work, we'll never know, but as soon as I started probing her for specific ideas, the suggestions came pouring in and the rest is history.
So, today you get to enjoy the fruits of her labor—plus a little of mine. From home finds to loungewear to the best accessories for giving, below you'll find 34 next-level holiday gifts we think your friends, relatives, colleagues, or anyone else would be more-than-happy to receive. And did I mention they're all from Nordstrom? With that, just keep scrolling to get shopping.
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Wool Blend Cardigan
All age groups would enjoy this cardigan.
Éliou
Tina Baroque Pearl Hoop Earrings
Receiving these would make anyone feel special.
Le Creuset
Salt & Pepper Mill Set
Who doesn't love a Le Creuset anything?
Ugg
Ultra Mini Classic Boot
The ultra-low Uggs are our favorites right now.
Good American
Split Flare Sweatpants
Sweatpants just feel a lot more polished in a wide leg.
Nike
Air Max 2090 Sneaker
You guessed it—she's a Nike girl.
Nordstrom
Reversible Knit Blanket
Throw blankets aren't just functional—they're the finishing touch on a room.
Tory Burch
Wool & Cashmere Hooded Sweater
Can you imagine opening up a box to find cashmere and not being thrilled?
Ohom
Ui Mug & Warmer Set
Because moms are all-too-familiar with having your coffee get cold before you even have a chance to drink it.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.