While quality time together is the greatest gift of all, your girlfriend would definitely appreciate a little something extra this year. Whether you’re celebrating her birthday, a milestone anniversary, or are just looking to show her you’re thinking of her, a gift for your girlfriend will make any occasion feel extra special. If she hasn’t thrown any hints your way, finding the right gift for your special girl can cause more anxiety than necessary. You already know what she likes, deserves, needs, and uses, but finding a single physical item that's just as perfect as she is can take some serious time and creative thinking.
Before you start stressing about impressing, take a look at our 2023 gifts for girlfriends guide. Whether she's all about the outdoors or more likely to stay inside and revel in her skincare routine, we've got you covered this year. We've researched plenty of thoughtful girlfriend gift ideas for every bae and budget, including personalized options, fashionable finds, tasty treats, and even trending tech gifts.
No matter the physical distance between you two, you can share that you're thinking of her thanks to this touch bracelet. Simply tap the face of the bracelet, and your partner's will vibrate and light up. You can even send up to 10 touches at a time, creating your own secret code if you'd like.
A thoughtful, custom way to bring your song to life, this glass photo print can be personalized to feature a sweet picture of the two of you or an album cover. At the bottom, a scannable code will direct your girlfriend to the selected Spotify song, album, or playlist of your choice. A timestamp can even be included to direct her to a specific line!
This classic and quirky reel-viewer toy will make her feel nostalgic for more than one reason. You can customize the reel with seven special photos of the two of you, so when she peeps inside, she'll be totally surprised to see how much thought you put into this retro Valentine's Day gift.
This simple but elegant necklace is one she'll want to wear every single day. Available in gold, sterling silver, and rose gold, it can be customized with any letter, symbol, and number so you can add both of your initials — or spell out a meaningful message for one of the most unique gifts for a girlfriend.
This ultra thoughtful 64-page book will help put your wistful words on paper with plenty of fill-in-the-blank prompts like “I will never get tired of the way we____________,” and “I’m pretty sure the stars brought us together so we could_____________.” This gift is a romantic gesture that’s sure to lead to a storybook ending.
The Instax Square SQ1 is the perfect mix of new and old, and if she's ready to break up with her not-so-great Polaroid (that's cute in theory, but doesn't deliver), the Instax Square SQ1 just might be calling her name.
The selfie mirror on this Instax camera is a godsend, allowing her to see what she looks like before she decides to print and the square frame allows you to fit more friends into a group shot.
If the two of you already binge-watch a lengthy list of Netflix shows and are looking to break free from your usual rotation, this scratch-off movie poster is the perfect gift for you. It's filled with the top 100 movies of all time that will help you keep track of the cinematic classics you've seen together and even inspire you to watch new ones.
This heated throw makes the best gift for the girlfriend who’s always cold. While we can’t promise this sherpa-lined blanket will keep her from stealing your hoodies, it’ll definitely keep her cozy and warm. It features four heat settings to provide the perfect warmth while maintaining the comfort and feel of a normal blanket.
Monumentalize one of your greatest relationship milestones, like the day you met, your first kiss, or your anniversary, with a custom star map that'll display the exact time and place of your memorable moment. It's a great way for you and your girlfriend to look back on where your journey began.
This can be a gift for your girlfriend and you. If you're looking to mix up game night or just get to know each other better, this game will force you to dig deep and come closer together. With probing questions such as “What do you admire most about me?” it’s sure to foster more intimacy between the two of you.
Forget a sleeve, your girlfriend can wear your heart on her hand with this customizable ring. Available in three finishes, this tiny initial heart ring will fill her with love. You can choose to customize this ring with one initial to make it a sweet girlfriend gift that’s as unique as your love for one another.
A custom piece of jewelry for your girlfriend this V-Day doesn't have to cost a fortune. Remind her of great times with this bar necklace that's available in three metal finishes — gold, silver, and rose gold — and can be engraved with a special date for her to wear close to her heart.
Get all those mushy emotions going with this timeless girlfriend gift idea that’ll give her so much to smile about for years to come. It comes with nearly 50 fill-in prompts for you to express your affection and plenty of space for you to fill with inside jokes, nostalgic memories, and some spicy thoughts, too.
Paint-by-numbers kits are super trendy right now, and since they make it easy to create masterful works of art with zero experience or talent, they're the perfect gift for your girlfriend.
But instead of a traditional sunset or an image of a cute animal, this Etsy seller takes any submitted photo and turns it into a numbered canvas that your girlfriend can paint. Send in one of your earliest photos together or just one where she looks extra flawless.
If her devices are always dead, she could definitely use this wireless charging station. Its sleek design can hold an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, so her everyday devices can charge at the same time without a mess of cords. Now when she still has some battery life after a night out, she’ll have you to thank.
If you get regular requests for a foot massage, this pampering device will help satisfy her need for a good knead with ankle-free mobility, heat to relax tense muscles, and five pressure settings — no hands necessary! Basically, this gift for your girlfriend will give her a spa-like massage without her ever leaving the house.
Whether you just started dating or have been going out for some time, there's always more to learn about each other.
This set of 100 conversation-starting question cards will give you plenty to talk about, from how many kids you want to have to future goals and dreams.
If your usual date-night routine could use a little more spontaneity than picking a new Netflix show, gifting your girlfriend a Datebox subscription this V-Day is a great way to shake things up.
From a fun paint night to games that'll bring out her competitive side to a romantic fondue for two, each themed box comes with everything you need to create a memorable evening at home.
Perfect for everyday use, these wireless headphones will block outside noise while she listens to her favorite playlist or podcast while working, traveling, or running errands.
Not the romantic type? Let the lustful words of several legendary figures do the talking with a book that'll show her how you truly feel.
It iconically made an appearance in Sex and the City: The Movie, but regardless of whether or not your love story is as epic as Carrie and Big's, she'll appreciate receiving a gift that's straight from the heart.
Elisabeth Narine is an Associate Editor at Best Products where she researches gift ideas for every occasion — her work can also be found on BuzzFeed and Forbes Vetted. When’s she not writing, she enjoys rewatching her favorite TV shows and cooking with her boyfriend.
Katherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily. When she isn’t writing, you can most likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive.
Zarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart. A Boston University journalism grad with a penchant for red wine, her hidden talents include poaching an egg and applying winged eyeliner on the subway.