63 Gifts for Your Sister, a.k.a. Your Ride or Die
May she remember that when you "borrow" this gift.


Even when your sister takes your new Staud dress without asking, even when she roasts you in the family group chat, you still love her to pieces. Let's face it, you've had more showdowns than the Kardashian sisters, but you've always made up and she's forever your ride or die/plus one for any parties where you feel awkward going alone. Plus, she's the only one who truly understands how scary your parents were while you two were growing up. She's there for you 24/7 and truly, you can't imagine life without her. To honor that sibling bond, make the gifts you give this season feel special. Whether you're looking for something personalized, budget-friendly, trendy, or just plain cozy for your sister to unwrap and squeal with joy over, we've got you covered. Check out the 53 holiday, birthday, or "just because" gift ideas ahead.


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A Vegan Candle
This phthalate and cruelty-free candle is made of a vegan blend of natural soy and coconut wax with a eco-friendly wooden wick. Once lit, the candle gives off notes of blood orange, plum honey, and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. When you've used up the candle, the vessel can be repurposed.







Harry Potter Hogwarts Crest 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar
A Harry Potter Advent Calendar
You can always catch her watching Harry Potter reruns for the hundredth time. It makes complete sense then to gift her this Harry Potter advent sock calendar. She can rock the socks while watching half-blood prince again!

Clarkson Potter Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
Who else recalls watching Ina Garten on the weekends cooking up a storm with their sibling? (Nope, just me?) Either way, if she is a fan of Ina Garten, she'll want Ina's newest cookbook, which features recipes such as outrageous garlic bread and pomegranate gimlets.


The Bouqs Co. Brenda Bloom
Gift her flowers that have a charitable mission. The Bouqs Co. collaborated with Bloom & Plume founder Maurice Harris to design this bouquet blend of purple alstroemeria and limonium with burgundy scabiosa for United with Flowers Collection. One hundred percent of the net profits will go towards Campaign Zero, supporting its mission to combat police brutality through data-informed policy solutions.




Briogeo Merry Multi-Masking Kit ft. Don’t Despair Repair Deep Conditioning Honey Bear Hair Mask
A Haircare Kit
Treat her scalp to this hydration and restore kit from Briogeo. It works on all hair types and texture to address concerns such as dryness, split ends, and breakage. The masks are travel-size friendly too if you're going away for the holidays.



Mark Cross Leather Essentials Pouch
A Carry-All Pouch
Instead of stuffing her face mask back into her tote bag or jacket pocket, she can keep the mask clean and sanitary in this essentials pouch. The pouch can be attached to everything from her tote bag to keychain. In addition, with every purchase, Mark Cross will donate 10 percent of the sales to the Know Your Rights Camp COVID-19 Relief Fund.


Uniqlo Women Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater
A Turtleneck Sweater
Your mom always told you guys to wear more layers growing up and while you guys might have rolled your eyes, she always turned out to be right. Follow mom's advice and gift yourself/your sister this layer-able turtleneck sweater for winter.

Ovalware Airtight Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker and Tea Infuser with Spout - 1.0L / 34oz Ovalware RJ3 Brewing Glass Carafe with Removable Stainless Steel Filter
A Cold Brew Maker
She easily spends more than $30 on coffee per week, which isn't great for her wallet. Good thing you can get her a cold brew machine (that's also a tea infuser!) that cost less than her trips to the coffee shop.

Proenza Schouler 2020 New York
A Coffee Table Book
For the sister who loves all things fashion and lives in the Big Apple, gift her this beautiful coffee table book that comes in four different colors. The book features imagery from Proenza Schouler's spring 2021 collection and a love letter to New York. If she likes what she sees in book, she can pre-order the garments too.

Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Camber Splitboard
A Snowboard
Gift your snowboard-avid sibling a fresh board for her trips to the mountain. Though pricey, it's worth it to see the look on her face when she unwraps the present. (If you're really on a budget though, consider splitting the cost with other family members!)


Tanya Taylor Connie Scarf
A Fuzzy Scarf
As somebody who's spent way too long searching for scarves that are soft, chic, and well-made this season, I'm telling you this alpaca scarf is something to covet. This scarf is a vibrantly colorful option that your sister will be able to enjoy with any cold-weather ensemble.

Roxanne Assoulin Color Therapy The Big Set
Colorful Bracelets
If she needs more optimism and clarity in her life, gift her the yellow set. If she needs more harmony and simplicity, gift her the neutral bracelets. Warm colors may be energizing while cooler colors are more calming. Each bracelet set is meant to harness those colors' energies and pass them on to the wearer.


Mejuri Charlotte Bold Ring
A Gold Ring
Inspired by the classic Parisian Charlotte cake, the "Charlotte" collection will satisfy her hunger for new accessories. This ring, in particular, is our favorite because of the simple ridge design. It can be worn alone or stacked with other gold baubles.


Culture Brands CultureTags Card Game
A Card Game
She loves collecting board games (and hosting game nights for the fam) so this card game is right up her alley. Described as "a game for people who love hashtags + the culture," it's sure to draw a lot of laughs and maybe even some fun banter from everyone at the table.


Stuart Weitzman THE KOLBIE BOOT
A Pair of Brown Boots
Your sister is the most stylish person you know and you're always raiding her closet for goodies. As a thank you for all the tops you "borrowed" and never returned, gift her a pair of timeless Stuart Weitzman boots that will make all her outfits ten times more chic. She'll instantly forgive you.

Goodee Jacob Lawrence: The Migration Series
A Coffee Table Book
A beautiful book that showcases the work of artist Jacob Lawrence who created "a series of 60 small tempera paintings on the Great Migration, the decades-long mass movement of black Americans from the rural South to the urban North that began in 1915–16." This will be a coffee table book she'll actually read and hold close to her heart.

Longchamp Le Pliage Club Tote
The Perfect Weekender
This Longchamp bag is a great alternative to your traditional duffle bag and a better space-saving toting piece because it can be folded down into a compact rectangle. I've personally used this bag as a weekender and as a carry-on for souvenirs from abroad.

Phenomenal Woman Phenomenally Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt
A Motivating Sweatshirt
Remind your sis that there's nothing wrong with being ambitious and a go-getter. She can slip into this sweatshirt whenever she's feeling a little stressed or down at work to remind herself to always keep her head held high.


Henkelion 10lbs Adjustable Ankle Weights for Women
Ankle Weights for Women
Upgrade her at-home workouts with a pair of ankle weights. This particular pair has over 3,000 reviews on Amazon, comes in several fun colors, and receives 4.5 stars. The adjustable weights are made of breathable"mercerized cotton" and designed for using on both ankles and wrists.




Golde Superfood Latte Sampler
A Wellness Set
Whenever you talk to your sis, she's always recommending a new health trend or trying to get you on board with her wellness initiatives. Surprise her, then, with this travel-friendly pack of three superfood lattes. You just might end up getting a set for yourself too.


Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick
A Matte Finish Lipstick
Any beauty junky will love to test drive Selena Gomez's makeup products from her beauty line. Start with this weightless air-whipped lipstick that has a matte finish and comes in multiple wearable hues. The beauty product makes for a great stocking stuffer too.


Kate Spade New York Elouise Slip-On Sandal
A Pair of Sandals
The holidays is one of the rare times you should over indulge your sister in her obsessions, namely her love for shoes. Give her this cute, easy-to-wear slip-on sandal and depending on where she lives, she can either rock it the next day or save it for her tropical vacation.

Fortune and Frame Mini Fortune Cookie Pendant
A Fortune Cookie Necklace
Raise your hand if you love cracking open fortune cookies and reading them out loud. Now you can get this fortune cookie-inspired necklace and wear it around your neck 24/7. With this on, your sis will have all her wishes come true.



Brandon Maxwell Anniversary Patch in Collaboration with Fort Lonesome
A Bulldog Patch
A pup patch that will add some whimsy and fun to her canvas tote bag or denim jacket. This design was done in collaboration with Fort Lonesome, an Austin, Texas-based company.


Courant Portable Charger in Dusty Rose
A Wireless Charger
Gift the sis who’s constantly on-the-go a wireless portable charger to ensure she never runs out of iPhone juice again. The game-changing tech accessory is capable of fully charging two phones, so you’ll be able to share it (sans fighting!) next time you spend a full day out and about together. Did I mention it's made from Italian pebble-grain leather?

MarionDeLauzun Customized Pet Pop Art Portrait
Custom Dog Portrait
If she’s the type to love all dogs yet tolerate a select number of people, gift her a customized pop art portrait of her beloved pooch. Proofs from this popular Etsy vendor are available 3-5 days after purchase, so you still have enough time before Christmas if you order soon!

KNESKO Nano Gold Repair Collagen Face Mask
Gold Face Mask
For the sis who doesn’t nearly treat herself to as much self-care as she deserves, gift her a gold face mask so she can enjoy an at-home spa day. This collagen mask from female-founded skincare brand KNESKO helps to reduce redness, hydrate, lift, and firm.

TNA Puffer Jacket
A Puffy Coat
Aritzia’s Super Puff winter coat has become an iconic cold-weather staple sported by Ariana Grande, Kendall Jenner, and fashion editors all over New York City. Available in a wide range of colors and finishes (think: matte, high gloss, iridescent, and neon), it’s a gift that’ll keep her warm and stylish for many winters to come.

STAEDTLER A 20-Pack of Colorful Pens
A Pack of Pens
This set of colorful pens is well-suited for organized list-making types and lifelong doodlers alike. As someone who identifies as the latter, I'm obsessed with these Staedtler Triplus beauties for drawing fine lines. (I had a month-long phase where I wondered if my life calling was to become a part-time calligrapher.)


KODAK Luma 150 Pocket Projector
A Pocket Projector
Give the sis a pocket-sized projector so she can enjoy Netflix and groufit nights projected onto her apartment’s wall. Offering 40" to 80" displays, this pocket-sized projector connects to a PC, Mac, cable box, gaming console, or HDMI player.

Raawii Large Ceramic Jug
Handcrafted in Portugal and dipped in glaze, this Scandinavian-chic ceramic jug will bring your sister’s minimalist daydreams from Pinterest straight to her dining room table. Available in five fabulous colors, the jug can be used to serve drinks, hold flowers, or provide major eye candy.

Beats by Dre Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Whether she’s the mindful, zen type who enjoys meditative silence or the gal who always has the best playlists, the new Beats Solo Pro wireless headphones will make her want to rave in her own individual way. Among the coolest features? If you already have a pair of Solo Pro headphones, Beats headphones 5, or AirPods, you’ll be able to wirelessly share audio together by connecting your devices when they’re near each other.



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