18 Splurgy Gifts for Girlfriends That Are Actually Worth It
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My gifting philosophy is straightforward — listen well, buy thoughtfully. This strategy has served me well over the years and is easily applied to any recipient. This is particularly true for gifting a romantic partner, because the gift’s intent can mean just as much, if not more, than the actual item. With that said, sometimes you need a little guidance to get started. Everything on this list is a bit splurgy (sometimes it’s fun to blow a little cash on something super nice), but also worth the price. To source these, I dug through the Strategist archives to surface products our staff and contributors swear by and combed through my horde of bookmarks. The result is this list. There’s a piped cast iron pot, patternedcashmere sweaters, and a striped mohair blanket cribbed from a tasteful friend’s Christmas list. For additional gift ideas, we also have agift guide for all kinds of girlfriends(at every price point) and a bigger Valentine’s Day hub for everyone on your list.
Updated February 5, 2026
All our favorite splurgy gifts for girlfriends have been updated with the latest stock and pricing.
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A nice-looking Staub cast-iron pot that was recently acquired by our kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman, who has used it for everything from matzo to one-pot chicken and rice. The contrast piping makes it extra special.
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For the at-home chef, an official-lookingapronwith playful details.
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Cashmere always makes a good gift, though not all cashmere is created equal. According to writer Ambar Pardilla, Gigi Hadid’s brand,Guest in Residence, does a fine job and has lots of nice-looking colors and prints.
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Khaite Wolfe Sweater
And for something more versatile. I recently spotted this cashmere sweater in T.A. founder Telsha Anderson-Boone’sSubstack newsletterwhere she described it as a sweater for “people who want their sweaters to feel lived-in but still architectural.”
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A few years ago we asked celebrities about the splurgy thing they bought once they hit it big. For Molly Baz, it wasa pair of Tekla sheets. Taking a page out of her book, this cozy blanket is made from lambswool and comes in four shades.
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A very picky friend with incredible taste recently put this mohair blanket on her Christmas list.
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And for something even cozier, there’s the viral Lola blanket, which Lukas Gage likened to being in a warm bath without water.
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ModelAdwoa Aboahlikes these “bougie” pajamas from Anderson & Sheppard, which are made from Italian organic cotton and come in striking shades.
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A towel might not seem like an obvious gift, but for the beach-bum girlfriend, this cheeky one from Emily Dawn Long is a fun choice.
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For the girlfriend who hates the big light, this sculptural, space-age-looking lamp would make a nice addition to her space.
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For scenting a room, this intoxicatingcandlefrom Le Labo contains synthetic ambergris and has notes of musk, wood, and jasmine.
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If she’s on the hunt for a signature scent, Diptyque Orphéon is a solid choice. It’s a favorite of Puppets and Puppets founderCarly Mark, who says she receives compliments every time she wears it.
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I don’t know anyone who has bought a Dyson and regretted it. This blow-dryer, a longtime Strategist recommendation, dries hair quickly and doesn’t exceed 300 degrees so she won’t have to worry about frying her hair.
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A skin-soothingred-light maskthat’s backed up by 40 peer-reviewed studies.
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Pardilla, afine-jewelryenthusiast, describes this Spinelli Kilcollin ring as the “the priciest fidget spinner around.”
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If she happens to be born in October, this opal ring with her birthstone is sentimental but not cheesy.
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Nothing says you take her journaling habit seriously like a very fancy notebook cover from Hermès. This one is Diane Von Furstenburg’s favorite.
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And to complete the gift, a gold-nibbed fountain pen, which Sarah McNally says is softer than steel and will mold itself to handwriting over time.
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