25 Best Gifts for Wives When Your Acts of Service Aren’t Cutting It
Bad at house chores? Throw some cashmere at the problem.
September 26, 2025
Photographs courtesy of Amazon, Bottega Veneta, Catbird, Dame, Gelée, Loewe, Quince; Design courtesy of Emily Hanhan
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You may think you know your spouse well enough to not be Googling “the best gifts for wives,” up until those words hit your search bar. This is a no-judgment zone, and in fact, we’re proud of you for coming to us.
After all, remembering an anniversary, a birthday, or some other special occasion is a very low bar, but a gift is another way to underscore that you did have the foresight to plan something ahead of time—not just squeeze in a hasty reservation. As a token of appreciation for all the emotional labor your wife does year-round (from remembering to send the birthday cards to wrangling the childcare), we've selected a range of things that are all about celebrating her.
The Best Gifts for Wives, According to GQ
The Can't-Fail Pick
Catbird Diamond Pinprick Necklace
The Beauty Pick
Currentbody Series 2
The Cozy Pick
Quince Cotton Velvet Quilt
Style Gifts
Catbird
Diamond Pinprick Necklace
A quiet, yet thoughtful necklace that gives just enough sparkle to let her know you care.
Jenni Kayne
Shearling Moroccan Slipper
The warmest, coziest slippers are a grown-up gift that she'll treasure every time the temps drop.
Soft Goat
Chunky Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
If she keeps stealing your knits, it may be time to get her one of her own. Soft Goat presents a plush midweight option beautifully designed from 100% cashmere and wears well over time. She’ll find a way to style it everywhere, from her office shoulder sweater to her go-to travel layer. Pro tip: You may want to size up if she likes a borrowed-from-the-boys fit. (But this time, it’s hers.)
King Jammie
Beanie
She's living life like Steve Zissou, and your beanie has been pulling overtime by gracing your head and hers. Howlin' makes one of our favorite head warmers, finished in a color that helps her stand out in a crowd more than she already does on her own.
Beauty Gifts
Currentbody
Series 2
The red light therapy mask that our editors say is, “the most comfortable one to put on.” Add to that—it's a trending product that dozens of other shoppers are undoubtedly scooping up right now.
Bottega Veneta
Colpo di Sole Eau de Parfum
If luxury fragrances are her thing, Bottega Veneta’s creative director, Matthieu Blazy, just launched five striking scents that double as fine art. Each bottle is crafted using Venetian glassblowing techniques and features a gorgeous Verde Saint Denis marble base. You may owe her a trip to Italy, but transporting her to the Mediterranean with Colpo di Sole’s notes of orange blossom, vetiver, and vanilla bourbon is a good place to start.
Baccarat
Rouge 540 Scented Body Oil
Give her the scent you smell all around, a sexy, woddy floral that has a soft, easy-to-wear dry down.
Esker
Body Plane
The softest skin starts with this Roman-inspired body plane that helps to whisk away dead skin cells and leave skin smooth.
Dame
Massage Oil Candle
New flames and old flames alike love this massage oil candle, which brings the heat.
Kitchen and Home Gifts
Schoolhouse
x Clare V Andre Lumbar Pillow
Supplication for her aching back, and a lot more handsome than other lumbar supports.
Quince
Cotton Velvet Quilt
Nothing says luxury quite like a velvet quilt, but thankfully with Quince's transparent pricing model you won't be paying top dollar to deck out your bedroom like royalty.
Loewe
Tomato Leaves Large Soap Bar
A soap on a roap made to elevate any bath in the most delectable, verdant scent you can imagine.
Flamingo Estate
Night Blooming Jasmine & Damask Rose Candle
Nothing brightens up a space more than a beautiful candle, and this one smells just as good as it looks. Combining sweet jasmine and rose with a bit of tart citrus, this candle will make you feel like home, even if you light it a thousand miles away.
Tech Gifts
Polaroid Now
Generation 2 Instant Camera
For capturing the moment or creating a moment (à la Elvis and Priscilla), Polaroid's next-gen camera includes a self-timer and a rechargeable battery.
Apple
AirPods Max
She doesn't want to tune you out on purpose, but when it comes to a little me time, these will help her get into a space of her own—even while she's on the opposite side of the couch as you.
Travel Gifts
Slip
Jet Setter Travel Pillow
The luxurious travel accessory that's giving "first class" even if you're way back in coach. It's a thoughtful choice for the woman who balks at wearing anything shaped like a neck brace while she travels.
111Skin
Jetsetter Wallet Skin Care Set
111Skin at $40 is an absurd steal for the luxury brand stars love to wear before they hit the red carpet. Get her this travel pack that she can slip on mid-flight for depuffed undereyes.
Nesugar
G3 Portable Travel Steamer
This lightweight steamer is endlessly easier to use than the hotel room ironing board, and its slim body packs up neatly for travel.
Calpak
Portable Luggage Tag and Charger
For the woman who hasn't cashed in on the luggage with an embedded charger, get her the next best thing: a luggage tag with a portable charger. It's both UB-C and lightning compatible for juicing her devices up on that monstrous layover.
Cram
Packing Cubes
If you're whisking her away on a romantic vacation, you might as well make packing easier with the cutest packing cubes we've ever seen.
Away
The Carry-On
This and a surprise vacation to her dream locale? Priceless.
Gifts Under $100
Phaidon Press
'Café Cecilia Cookbook,' by Max Rocha
One of the most talked-about cookbooks of the year is this compilation of recipes from London's Cafe Cecilia: an elegant tome full of hearty comfort meals like pork chops and roast chicken.
Gelée
Le Cadeau de Gelée Gift Set
For the woman who loves to throw a party, this '50s-esque jelly mold set will help her mix up desserts that are truly worthy of the 'gram.
Sondergut
Roll-up Portable Backgammon Set
Whether at home or on the go, this stylish game board doubles as entertainment and effortless décor. If she’s an avid traveler, she’ll love that this one rolls up for easy transport. After all, few things in life are cooler than a shot of her on the beach with an aperitivo in hand and a game of backgammon in the background.
Korres
Black Pine Primus Youth Renewal Sleeping Facial
First she'll wonder how you know about Korres (it's because you read GQ and know all about wrinkle creams) and then she'll be grateful that you take her skin care routine as seriously as she does.
Lori Keong is a freelance writer and editor who's been contributing at GQ since 2021. She's previously worked on staff at The Cut, The Strategist, SELF, and Marie Claire. Elsewhere, her writing on design, style, wellness, and beauty has appeared in Architectural Digest, Dwell, Allure, ELLE, PAPER, and beyond. ... Read More