A Valentine’s Day Gift for Every Type of Wife

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Shopping for your wife can be tricky, mostly because wives come in many varieties — there’s no one gift that works for everyone. This can make gifting holidays like Valentine’s Day feel high stakes, but ultimately it’s like any other gift-giving situation. The best gifts are personal, whether you follow up on something she mentioned while you binge-watched a show or gift something that complements her interests. To source good gifts, I’ve combed the Strategist archives, rummaged through my mental Rolodex, and also interviewed many tasteful, stylish wives in order to put together a list of gift ideas. I’ve covered a lot of bases here, so all manner of wives (from those in marathon training to wives who have a tinned-fish obsession) are catered to. My forever gifting philosophy is to mix highbrow and lowbrow. Stuff a Coach bag full of her favorite childhood candy! Get her a fancy stand mixer to go along with a newcookbook! Or perhaps some absurdly luxurious pajamas to pair with a restock of fluffy socks. You know her the best!
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Under$25
For the interior-design-obsessed girlfriend

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This book of color combinations is a bible for people who mood-board their spaces.
For the achy girlfriend

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These Epsom salts are a key component of Flynn McGarry’s nighttime routine.
For the wife with a sweet tooth

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Kolsvart Raspberry Fish
ActressLily Rabeswears by these Swedish gummy fish. “These are better than ones you’d see at a gas station,” she says.
For the wife who had to explain “everything showers” to you

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She can store everything she needs in this wash bag, which opens almost flat.
For the K-Beauty-curious wife

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These pore pads have been a hit on social media because they help to keep pores gunk-free (that’s the white willow bark, a natural exfoliant). Our updates coordinator Najwa Jamal is also a convert and says they help to keep her skin consistently clear.
For the wife who treats Sephora like an errand

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She likely has a tube of this shiny lip balm already, but it won’t hurt to buy another.
For the wife with a bullet journal

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A pigmented fine-tip pen beloved by artists and journalers alike.
For the wife who works from home

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These massage balls are great for easing tension in the neck and back.
For the wife who thinks caviar belongs on everything

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A set of mother-of-pearl spoons for scooping salt (or caviar) is a truly charming gift.
For the wife with an ambitious Goodreads goal

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This portable book light emits a strip of light and has varying color temperatures and light levels to customize the reading experience.
For the wife romanticizing her life

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This fancy-looking toothpaste has better branding than Crest or Colgate.
For the sleepy wife

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A commenter described this as “fizzy speed.”
Under$50
For the wife who writes her to-do list on a CVS receipt

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A Hobonichi Techoplannercan restore a sense of order for the wife with a snowballing to-do list. We should know — it’s made its rounds among a dozen Strategist staffers over the years.
For the wife with a moisturizing habit

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Cyklar has become a favorite among body-care enthusiasts, counting Strategist writers and Rebecca Black among its fans. “This is the most moisturizing, long-lasting lotion I’ve ever used,” says Black.

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Toss in this face and body exfoliator from Nopalera to round out the gift, which contains cactus, salicylic acid, and hibiscus.
For the wife who’s graduated from her Yankee Candle

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We considered wax composition, how evenly it burns, scent profile, and throw to crown this ourfavorite candleoverall.
For the wife that needs to hydrate

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It’s me. I’m the wife.
For the peptide-curious wife

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This Paula’s Choice moisturizer is cosmetic chemist approved.
For the wife who’s also the youngest daughter

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She can wear this at the next family gathering.
For the wife obsessed with elevating her routine

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These striped taper candles will make even the simplest meals a little more interesting.
Under$100
For the wife whose phone is always on 5 percent

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This ultraslim power bank attaches magnetically to the back of her phone.
For the Pilates wife

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Bangles Wrist & Ankle Weights
For adding a little resistance to her workouts, these Bala bangles are a nice-looking take on ankle and wrist weights.
For the jet-setting wife

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This flexible neck pillow makes even the most awkward positions a bit more comfortable.
For the wife who hosts a paint-and-sip

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This watercolor set will keep her and her gal pals happy.

For the wife who wants a Nancy Meyers kitchen

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Mackenzie-Childs has a brand-new colorway out, which could be huge news to your wife.
For the wife who likes to entertain

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Toyo Sasaki Usurai Glass Tumbler
These are a favorite of writer Erin Schwartz, which they describe as “airy and unfussy.”
For the organized wife

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Jennifer Anistonswears by this P-touch label-maker, which she uses to label everything from drawers to food.
For the medium-maintenance wife

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As a fellow lash-extension enthusiast, I swear by this Slip silk sleep mask, which has padded cutouts to accommodate the delicate extensions. It’s comfier than the original version too.
For the wife who’s a bit of a fragrance snob

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The Malin + Goetz candles are pricey but worth it.
For the natural fibers wife

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Naadam The Original Cashmere Sweater
Our best overall pick for cashmere sweater is this one from Naadam, which we like because it’s “soft but not mushy” and offers incredible quality for the price.
Under$200
For the minimalist wife

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Solid goldearrings— that will make their way into her rotation — for under $100.
For the tea-drinking wife

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This Marimekko teapot is nice enough to be left out on the stove.
For the wife who takes her bedtime routine seriously

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A silk pillowcase can help to reduce frizz and even cut down on acne.
For the wife cutting down on screen time

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I can’t totally credit the Hatch with fixing my sleep routine, but it’s a big part of it.Tefi Pessoa, also an avid Hatch user, says the birds alarm setting makes her feel like Julie Andrews is going to come in and teach her a song.
For theStrategist Beauty Briefreader

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This nifty device uses heat and cold to reduce puffiness and improve firmness.Laufeyis a fan. “I unexpectedly can’t stop using [it],” she told us. “I impulse bought one for my sister.”
For the wife who peer-pressures you into stealing from the hotel

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Thisbathrobeis a unicorn: actually comfortable, but not at all frumpy. Perfect for the wife who likes to be put together.
For the wife who likes to look put-together

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These Eberjey pajamas are well regarded. Fans include Joanna Goddard, who likes that they stay supersoft and wash well.
Over$200
For the caffeinated wife

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This is what I’ll be buying my wife for Christmas.
For the documentarian wife

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A nostalgic Sony handicam that offers a more analog experience than shooting with an iPhone.
For the wife who likes her quiet time

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These noise-canceling headphones block out ambient noise so she can find a zen moment anywhere.
For the wife with a step goal

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Our favorite smartwatch is great for measuring daily movement.
For the wife chasing glow-y skin

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This LED mask encourages skin to produce more collagen, which in turn gives skin a refreshed, illuminated look.
For the wife who’s a light sleeper

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Ozlo Sleepbuds
Susan Orlean’s favoritesleep headphones, which she says are “very comfortable, last all night, and have very good sound.”
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