This holiday season, we’ve found the gifts that feel great to get and even better to give. Shop Well-Received, our collection of editor-approved holiday gift guides, here.
Practical holiday gifts conjure up images of sad-colored socks unwrapped with an even-sadder frown. But let it be known: The sad sock is an anomaly, and we’re here to stick up for all the truly useful presents out there.
For all those loved ones who aren’t fans of indulgent gifts like decorative candles or another mug to add to an ever-growing collection, this list of actually useful, aesthetically fulfilling gifts is for you. From cozy bedding accessories to kitchen goods, these will support your pragmatic giftee in their sensible endeavors. Keep clicking for our full list, which was, informed by Refinery29 reader suggestions, anonymous shopping data on top-bought items, and professional editor hunches.
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Anthropologie Icon Juice Glass
A cutesy glass adorned with bows is a great motivator for staying hydrated. If bows don’t match your loved one’s style, try one of the 14 other adorable designs.
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Anthropologie Icon Juice Glasses, $, available at Anthropologie
Lululemon Fast & Free Running Belt
Anyone who runs errands (so, all of us) will appreciate this handy running belt to stay hands-free while out and about. Made with Lululemon‘s sweat-wicking Nulux fabric, it’s lightweight, breathable, and the perfect size for necessities like keys, cards, and your phone.
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Lululemon Fast and Free Running Belt, $, available at Lululemon
FP Movement Quilted Carryall
Free People‘s Quilted Carryall seems all fun and games (with its funky, puffy fabric), but don’t be fooled: This tote’s spacious interior, extra-cushy shoulder strap, and secure top-zip closure make it quite the practical purchase.
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FP Movement Quilted Carryall, $, available at Free People
Salt & Stone Body Mist Trio
How’s this for practical: Gift a friend the option to test out three of Salt & Stone’s most popular scents (in convenient travel-sized bottles) so that they can decide which one they like best before committing to a full-sized purchase.
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Salt & Stone Body Mist Trio, $, available at Revolve
Fluff Co Pillow & Comforter Kit
Even the most serious giftees need sleep — and who wouldn’t appreciate a brand-new comforter and pillow kit? Help your loved one crush those ZZZs with Fluff Co.’s bedding, which is made by the same manufacturer of hotel pillows, only without the mark-up.
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Fluff Co. Pillow & Comforter Kit, $, available at Fluff Co.
High Camp Flasks Engravable Parkside Flask
This customizable flask includes two detachable cups and can hold up to 750 mL (aka a whole bottle of wine). Bring it to campsites or outdoor hangs, and forget about the fuss and muss of things like corkscrews or cups.
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High Camp Flasks Custom Engraved Parkside Flask, $, available at High Camp Flasks
AeroGarden Harvest Elite Indoor Garden System
For the friend with a green thumb and not a lot of free outdoor space, this hydroponic garden will allow them to grow herbs, vegetables, or flowers inside their homes. All they’ll have to do is pop the seed pods in, add plant growth food from time to time, and turn the grow light on — boom, fresh produce they can use the next time you’re over for dinner.
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AeroGarden Harvest Elite Indoor Garden, $, available at Amazon
Dieux Angel Eyes Reusable Eye Mask & Eye Serum Bundle
Your bestie will be bright eyed and bushy-tailed with this reusable eye mask and eye serum bundle.
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Dieux Angel Eyes: Reusable Eye Mask & Eye Serum Bundle, $, available at Dieux
Bearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket
No one really believes they need a weighted blanket until they try one and end up feeling so cozy and secure, they wonder how they ever slept without one. Made of buttery-soft organic cotton, this chunky-knit one is a stylish option that will help someone get some quality shut-eye.
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Bearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket, $, available at Bearaby
Leatherology Slim Card Case
Treat your friend with a far-too-old ruggedly old card case to a new, beautifully crafted, full-grain leather one that can also be personalized. It’ll make them feel like a million bucks, regardless of what’s inside it.
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Leatherology Slim Card Case, $, available at Leatherology
Beekman1802 Goat Milk Bodycare Gift Set
The winter wind can be harsh on the skin, so treat your loved one to a goat milk body care gift set, which includes bar soap, whipped body cream, cleansing wipes, and invisible deodorant. It covers all your bodycare needs, during and post-shower.
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Beekman 1802 Pure Goat Milk Bodycare Gift Set, $, available at Ulta
Little Beast Striped Pet Sweatshirt
Some people only have eyes for their pets, so what could delight them more than a gift for their furry friend? This adorable striped sweatshirt will look cute on any pup while keeping them warm on winter strolls.
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Little Beast Striped Pet Sweatshirt, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Brightland Luminous 4-Piece Set
You can never have too much olive oil in your kitchen. While we always suggest Brightland’s classic duo, this four-item set includes a handful of other intriguing pantry items, such as a Parasol citrus champagne vinegar and an orange-blossom honey.
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Brightland Luminous 4-Piece Set, $, available at Nordstrom
Ugg Tasman X Waterproof Clog
Comfy, durable, and easy to style — the Ugg Tasman X Waterproof Clog is as sensible as it is fun.
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Ugg Tasman X Waterproof Clog, $, available at Nordstrom
Tracy’s Dog OG Flow, 2-In-1 Clit Sucking Vibrator
While a bit personal, what’s a better gift to your best and closest gal pal than some self-love? Vibrators are surprisingly expensive, and a tool that exists solely to achieve climax is, quite arguably, very useful. According to our sex writer, the viral, best-selling OG Flow suction vibrator from Tracy’s Dog pushed her pleasure far past anything she thought her body was capable of.
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Tracy’s Dog OG FLOW, 2-n-1 Clit Sucking Vibrator For Double Pleasur, $, available at tracy’s dog
Tushy Classic Bidet 3.0
Listen, everybody poops. Allow this aesthetically-pleasing bidet to liven up the experience for your loved one. And if you want to go the extra mile, think about bundling it with the Tushy ottoman. It’s something your giftee will never know they needed until you gifted it to them.
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Tushy Tushy Classic 3.0, $, available at Tushy
DedCool Milk DedTergent
Sure, this Instagram-worthy tin looks incredibly gift-worthy, but $35 for a laundry detergent?! Before your giftees exhale their pfffts, consider the bucks they’ve shelled out over the years for status candles with 60-hour burn times compared to 60 loads of laundry that come out of the wash smelling like something that puts Diptyque Paris to shame. They’ll thank you once their sheets, towels, shirts, socks, and underwear are softly cocooned in an intoxicatingly sumptuous scent. (One of our writers tried it, and they can confirm that it’s, indeed, heavenly).
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DedCool Milk Dedtergent, $, available at Dedcool
Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack
Chances are your sensible giftee is fairly orderly — this very clever over-the-sink drying rack will delight their clean-kitchen sensibilities.
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Food52 Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack, $, available at Food52
Brooklinen Marlow Pillow
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Seeing as we’re supposed to be tossing our pillows out every one to two years, a gifted replacement seems to be a pretty practical move. Although sleep styles and preferences widely differ from person to person, we suggest going with Brooklinen’s customizable memory foam cushion. Stuffed with supportive memory foam and fitted with a zipper that allows users to adjust its firmness, this pillow is as crowd-pleasing as it gets.
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Brooklinen Marlow Pillow, $, available at Brooklinen
Quince Premium Down Alternative Comforter
And, while we’re on the topic of practical bedding gifts, why not consider a brand-new comforter? After all, even the most serious giftees need sleep. Help them crush those ZZZs with Quince’s best-selling duvet insert, which just so happens to pair seamlessly with the retailer’s R29-editor-approved European Linen Duvet Cover Set.
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Quince Premium Down Alternative Comforter, $, available at Quince
PrettyLeatherUSA Personalized Leather RFID Wallet
Overly practical Etsy reviewers aplenty rave that this item is well-made, nice-looking, and very convenient. As one pleased customer states, the wallet is “beautifully made with care and precision.” Not only that, but “it came exactly how [they] wanted it and came when it said it would.”
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PrettyLeatherUsa Personalized Leather RFID Wallet, $, available at Etsy
Edie Parker Bikini Bottom Lighter Holder Keychain
Swimsuit Lighter Holder Keychain in Bikini Bottom
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Tetra Valise Keychain, $, available at Tetra
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L
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Or, for an under-$50 Lululemon present, score the aptly named Everywhere Belt Bag. It’s a certified must-have — trust us, we’ve been seeing it everywhere.
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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L, $, available at Lululemon
Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow
Not everyone has the gift of falling asleep anywhere, and that’s why sleep aids were created. For your loved ones who are always on the go, this is the perfect gift so they can rest comfortably no matter the location.
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OstrichPillow Go Neck Pillow, $, available at Free People
Boll & Branch Percale Hemmed Sheet Set
I don’t know about y’all but I will always love getting new sheets as a gift, especially if they’re as luxurious as Boll & Branch’s
Smooth and structured like a crisp button down shirt. Made of the highest quality 100% organic cotton threads in a specially cooling weave.
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Tetra Valise Keychain, $, available at Tetra
In Good Taste Wine Sampler
If they’re into wine, gift them a virtual at-home tasting with In Good Taste’s six-bottle samplers thoughtfully sourced from small-batch wineries across the globe.
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In Good Taste California Wine Mixer, $, available at In Good Taste
Maude Organic Shine Lube
A consistently best-selling lube that’s thoughtfully crafted with soothing all-natural ingredients and packaged in an aesthetically pleasing bottle that looks quite stylish on a bedside table. It’s sensible-gifting gold!
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Maude Shine Organic Lube, $, available at Maude
Braun IPL Silk Expert Pro 5
We all know the pain of hair removal through the likes of waxing, razors and, stinky creams. Enter a gold standard (albeit a bit pricey), this baby will ease the hair removal process by allowing you to decrease the frequency of hair removal without extra money and time spent at an appointment — it basically pays for itself!
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Braun IPL Silk·Expert Pro 5, $, available at Amazon
Package Free Water Bottle Kit
If they’ve been upping their water intake (or simply love adding to their water bottle collection), then check out this nifty kit, which includes one 27-ounce reusable bottle and a cleaning brush. Plus, Package Free’s site features quaint, eco-friendly essentials (spanning home, beauty, and more) that ship in zero or minimal packaging to eliminate single-use plastic. And, even if your loved ones are already devoted to water bottles of their own, you can also check out the brand’s myriad of streamlined gift sets.
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Package Free Water Bottle Kit, $, available at Package Free
Public Goods Original Ramen (5-Pack)
Practical foodies will surely appreciate (aka quickly consume) this all-natural ramen noodle duo from one of our favorite online purveyors of sustainable household goodies. The packets are vegan-friendly, preservative-free, and made with whole ingredients sourced from a farm in Taiwan.
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Public Goods Original Ramen, $, available at Public Goods
Edie Parker Tank Lighter Holder Bag Charm
What is a friend if not a helping hand? For the friend who’s always losing their lighter, we have a stylish solution. For $20, you can secure a lifetime of lights for your pal in the form of this tank top-shaped lighter holder that attaches to their bag with a retractable leash that extends up to a foot. Lighter-be-gone no more!
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Edie Parker Tank Lighter Holder Bag Charm, $, available at Edie Parker
Anthropologie Bouclé Scarf
A scarf is a classic holiday gift for a reason: Your loved one is bound to reach for it at some point every winter. Especially if it’s as simple, chic, and cozy as Anthropologie’s bouclé buy.
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Anthropologie Bouclé Scarf, $, available at Anthropologie
Brooklinen Marlow Pillow
Seeing as we’re supposed to be tossing our pillows out every one to two years, a gifted replacement seems to be a pretty practical move. Although sleep styles and preferences widely differ from person to person, we suggest going with Brooklinen’s customizable memory foam cushion. Stuffed with supportive memory foam and fitted with a zipper that allows users to adjust its firmness, this pillow is as crowd-pleasing as it gets.
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Brooklinen Marlow Pillow, $, available at Brooklinen
Tushy Ottoman
If your practical person is a little poop-shy, we suggest going with Tushy’s very own version of the popular bathroom — for lack of a better word — stool.
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Tushy Ottoman, $, available at Tushy
Cadence Refillable Magnetic Capsules
For your sustainably minded giftees who are always on the go and in need of a convenient vessel to stash their self-care and toiletry essentials, there’s Cadence’s refillable and magnetic honeycomb-shaped containers crafted out of recycled plastic from the ocean.
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Cadence The Originals – Set Of 6, $, available at Cadence
Bathing Culture Mind & Body Wash Refillable Glass
Bathroom products — your hand soaps, body washes, scrubs, etc. — are a necessity that can either be luxurious or simply good enough to get the job done. A nice gesture for your practical pals would be to re-up their washroom stock with some nourishing and sustainable goodies from Bathing Culture.
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Bathing Culture Mind & Body Wash Refillable Glass (Meadow Vision), $, available at Bathing Culture
Subset Wide Leg Pant
Good loungewear is never to be underestimated as a gift. Whether you enjoy being a couch potato in comfy clothes or need something to throw on for that 4 a.m. dog walk, Subset’s organic cotton is a luxury anyone will enjoy.
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Subset Wide-Leg Pant, $, available at Subset
Our Place Always Pan
It doesn’t get more useful than this chic, eight-in-one pan from sustainable-cookware favorite Our Place. The magical do-it-all piece is nontoxic and incredibly nonstick, and it comes washed in an array of unique kitchen hues your giftee likely won’t find elsewhere.
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Our Place Essential Always Cooking Pan, $, available at Our Place
Minted Leafy Letter
For the earnest loved one who sends their heartfelt hellos and sentimental thank-yous to your mailbox, not your inbox, this personalized stationery is sure to be a hit.
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Minted leafy letter, $, available at Minted
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L
Or, for an under-$50 Lululemon present, score the aptly named Everywhere Belt Bag. It’s a certified must-have — trust us, we’ve been seeing it everywhere.
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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L, $, available at Lululemon
Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Tight With Pockets
Leggings are well-known as workhorse wardrobe staples, so surprising your practical person with a premium pair is almost guaranteed to delight them. And what’s more practical than a pair with pockets? As far as really nice leggings go, Lululemon’s reader-favorite Wunder tights are IT.
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Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Tight with Pockets, $, available at Lululemon
Our Place Perfect Pot
Or, for the practical cook who thinks Instant Pots are passe, there’s Our Place’s cult-favorite creation: the Perfect Pot. This pretty piece serves as a stockpot, Dutch oven, saucepot, roasting rack, steamer, bread pot, braiser, and spoon rest. It gives cooks the very useful ability to boil, crisp, bake, braise, roast, steam, strain, store, serve, pour, and steep whatever it is they’ve got on the menu.
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Our Place Perfect Pot, $, available at Our Place
Tetra Valise Keychain
For the practical people that prefer to roll their own, there’s this nifty keychain that’s designed with a hexagon-shaped interior, which perfectly fits self-rolled smokes so they can tote them on the go without anyone being the wiser.
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Tetra Valise Keychain, $, available at Tetra
Farm Steady Compost Bin
For composters, may we suggest a very nice-looking bin? You know, one they will proudly keep filled to the brim with rotting veggies and other food scraps on their countertops. This chic option is dishwasher-safe, crafted from biodegradable materials, and comes equipped with two filters.
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Farm Steady Compost Tote, $, available at FarmSteady
Teva ReEmber Terrain Slip-On
Slippers are a must. Especially as someone who lives in New York City, having separate house shoes and outside shoes is a necessity. But…on the off chance that you do accidentally wear your slippers outside, these babies are prepared with a rugged outsole for enhanced traction, water-resistant coating, and a comfortable foam footbed. No sweat.
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Teva ReEmber Terrain Slip-On, $, available at DSW
Dad Grass 5-Pack Special Editions Bundle
Stoners and practicality are not mutually exclusive
Dad Grass — the California-based company that crafts organic CBD joints, tinctures, and un-rolled hemp “flower” nuggets — offers practical giftees (aka the difficult-to-gift dudes, dads, guys, and all-gendered people of the world who enjoy grass) a present of the smokable persuasion that contains (by law!) less than 0.3 percent THC. As our Vice counterparts describe it, Dad Grass offers “a reliable way to blast off like your dad used to without worrying that you’ll end up too far gone.” If you’re looking to gift your practical mom, we’re happy to inform you that Mom Grass is a thing that also exists. (A more in-depth rundown on all that here.)
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Dad Grass 5-Pack Special Editions Bundle, $, available at Dad Grass
Blueland Clean Suite + Free Holiday Tablet Tin
If they already have enough pots and pans in their kitchens, then perhaps try going the green-cleaning route. Blueland’s all-encompassing bundles of reusable glass bottles that can be refilled on an as-need basis with nickel-sized, non-toxic solution tablets are incredibly giftable — and, not to mention, incredibly eco-friendly. The brand’s limited-edition bundle contains seven reusable containers and plastic-free refills along with one free holiday Forever tin and three extra holiday hand soap tablets.
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Blueland Clean Suite + Free Tablet Tin, $, available at Blueland
Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden
The Click & Grow first made top-shopped waves in a roundup of indoor garden kits — and then it crushed the cart numbers again during Amazon Prime Day. Why? We’re guessing it’s because this green-gadget is a very useful buy. With it, your giftee can open up a whole new world of over 50 pre-seeded plant pods (like cilantro, basil, wild strawberries, thyme, peppers, etc.) that will thrive before their eyes right on the countertop. And, if you’re in the big-spender market for a serious gardening enthusiast, the brand offers a whole range of higher-tier smart garden options.
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Click & Grow The Smart Garden 3, $, available at Click and Grow
Garrett Wade Ultra-Sharp Pruners With Optional Matching Sheath
For the more intense practical gardeners in your life: a very good-looking set of pruners with a matching French-made leather sheath. Crafted with a high-carbon bypass-blade system with a gilded titanium-nitride coating that preserves its sharpness, these high-quality clippers are not only corrosion and sap-resistant but also ergonomically designed for ultimate in-hand comfort.
As one pleased reviewer coos, “I love these pruners. I got the purple for me which I was excited about & the black for my hubby. They’re very sharp, well made, I love the smooth handle. I’m the main landscaper in our family so the smooth handle works well for me for using them for long periods of time. They come apart to easily clean the blades and so far the rust-proof aluminum is holding up well. You won’t be disappointed.”
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Garrett Wade Ultra-Sharp Pruners with Optional Matching Sheath, $, available at Garrett Wade
Airbnb Customizable Gift Card
Practical people are also usually big planners, too — so, it only makes sense that gifting one with the ability to book lodgings of their choosing on an upcoming trip would be pretty practical-pleasing stuff.
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Airbnb Customizable Gift Card, $, available at Airbnb
Away The Expandable Packing Cubes
Another practical gift idea for your trip-planning people? A set of four expandable packing cubes with limited-edition colorways designed in collaboration with the legendary Serena Williams. Crafted from water-resistant nylon that will protect their suitcase essentials from in-transit toiletry mishap, these practical puppies are strategically designed with a mesh top for easy visibility of contents and an expandable zipper for extra-outfit space.
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Away The Expandable Packing Cubes, $, available at Away
Crown Affair The Set
Although luxury and practicality don’t always go hand in hand, Crown Affair’s coveted haircare essentials do not disappoint when it comes to a high-quality gift with a purpose. This stacked set includes all of the brand’s best-selling tools and then some: The Comb No. 001, The Brush, The Oil, The Towel, The Scrunchie N0.001, 3-minute hourglass timer, reusable cloth travel pouches, and keepsake box. (If you’re not looking to splurge, then we suggest going straight for its editor-favorite detangling comb.)
The practicality proof is all in the rave-reviewer pudding: “I have to say, the whole set was a complete game-changer for me.
Overall, my hair feels and looks the best it has in a very long time since I started using Crown Affair. It’s finally growing and getting back its shine; I don’t see as many strands in the drain after showering, which I assume is due to me brushing out all the dead hair every single day; It dries super quick with the towel which leads to less drying time. I use a blow-dryer and straightener each time I wash; I used to wash my hair every other day. I now wash it about 2 times per week; I imagine from brushing, my hair doesn’t get as oily as quickly as it used to – which is why I wash it way less than I used to. Overall – I love my hair so much and I literally owe it all to Crown Affair. I have also bought The Set as a gift so many times because I actually feel that so many people and different hair types can benefit from these products.”
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Crown Affair The Set, $, available at Crown Affair
Open Spaces Entryway Rack
Crafted from smooth painted steel, this three-tier entryway rack is a sharp-looking and useful dual-purpose home surprise. Whether your giftee wants to use the cool piece for Instagram-worthy shoe storage or as a side table for plants, books, etc., this rack will get the job done and look damn good doing it.
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Open Spaces Entryway Rack, $, available at Open Spaces
Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe
If your giftee looks disappointed when unraveling one of the most top-rated robes on the market that’s named after the softest thing we can imagine, then they are not a practical person. Among a slew of best-selling cozy-cloak contenders, Parachute’s Cloud Cotton Robe (made from two-ply gauze and premium 100% long-staple Turkish cotton) continues to take the top-bought cake for its lighter-than-air composition and variety of soothing hues to choose from. Long story short: they’re not going to NOT wear it.
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Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe, $, available at Parachute
Dyson V8 Absolute
Ok, this one is pricey — but, hear us out: this very expensive gift for your practical person is also potentially a gift for yourself (if you live with said giftee). Fast, lightweight, and a joy to slide on dirty surfaces, Dyson’s V8 Absolute is a gadget so good it’ll make any nonplussed person want to dance around with unbridled glee whilst cleaning on a Sunday. (I would know, I reviewed one and now we are in love.) Oh, it also happens to be $50 off right now, too!
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Dyson V8 Absolute, $, available at Dyson
Braun IPL Silk Expert Pro 5
We all know the pain of hair removal through the likes of waxing, razors and, stinky creams. Enter a gold standard (albeit a bit pricey), this baby will ease the hair removal process by allowing you to decrease the frequency of hair removal without extra money and time spent at an appointment — it basically pays for itself!
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Braun IPL Silk·Expert Pro 5, $, available at Amazon
Aesop Adventurer Roll-Up
Treat a sensible giftee (who definitely keeps their hands extremely clean) to this trio of travel-sized cleansing gel, evaporative mist, and hydrating balm, all wrapped up in a stylish recycled-cotton pouch.
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Aesop Adventurer Roll Up, $, available at Aesop
Loftie Smart Alarm Clock
A non-eyesore bedside gadget that’s engineered to not only bring sunlight into your practical giftee’s room on dark winter mornings but also to help them do everything from guided breathwork, meditations, pre-bedtime wind-downs, and snooze-through-the-night customizable sounds. In short, it’s a personalized bedtime routine they can keep on their nightstands.
Oh, and it also has 245 5-star reviews so you know it comes fussy-person approved. As one sensible fan details: “I love my two Lofties! I got my first one almost a year ago and then ordered a second for my boyfriend’s house a few months later because I’d become so addicted to it.
The design is really solid – it’s modern, simple, and looks great in both of our bedrooms. The nightlight creates a soft glow that’s soothing before bed, and there’s just something nice about being able to turn off the alarm by reaching over and pressing down on its bar (great haptics) without having to look for my phone in the morning.
The two-phase alarm is genius — I usually hate waking up in the morning, but the initial “wake up” sounds are pleasant & they don’t jar me out of bed because I know I have another few minutes to sleep before I have to actually ‘get up’ with the second phase. I also really love the soundscapes, particularly the water-based ones, and the brown noise.
Finally, I track my sleep with a FitBit, and I’ve noticed that when I do breathwork before bed, I get more deep sleep and have a lower sleeping heart rate. Really interesting & has been great for my recovery.”
By Loftie Loftie, $, available at By Loftie
Everlane The ReNew Slipper
The entire shopping team audibly gasped when The ReNew Slippers emerged onto the scene last year (and we’re all practical people!). The pair has already made its rounds in more than a few holiday gift guides, circulated on social media, and been added to our very own virtual carts just in time for the chilly holiday season. We can express with confidence that any no-nonsense giftee in your life would be glad to pop a pair of these 100%-recycled “duvets for your feet” slippers onto their tootsies.
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Everlane ReNew Slipper, $, available at Everlane
Girlfriend Collective The ReSlide
Some practical people just aren’t into slippers — hey, maybe their feet get too hot and sweaty — so, for them, we suggest a sleek pair of house slides that can most certainly (and chicly) be taken to the street. These comfy-casual kicks are crafted from fully recycled AND recyclable materials right here in the U.S. in a zero-waste manufacturing process. A sensible (i.e. sophisticated and sustainable) take on the shower shoe if you will.
Girlfriend Collective Black The ReSlide, $, available at Girlfriend Collective
Erin Condren Lilac Vegan Leather LifePlanner
It’s a safe assumption that your practical pals like to plan ahead — and if anyone knows how to plan, it’s Erin Condren. The designer’s functionally and aesthetically designed schedulers are bestselling organization essentials that make A+ gifting material in advance of the new year.
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Erin Condren Lilac Vegan Leather LifePlanner, $, available at Erin Condren
Primula Glass Carafe Iced Coffee Maker
On average, practical peeps who like to get stuff done, also like a nice cup or glass of coffee here and there. Primula’s viral glass cold brew maker has a reasonable price and can keep your giftee caffeinated all week long with no problem — especially if you go for the 1.6-quart option. Our Beauty & Wellness writer made it a fridge essential she definitely recommends.
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Primula Glass Carafe Iced Coffee Maker, $, available at Amazon
Trade Coffee Gift Subscription
Another sensible gift option for coffee-loving folk is a subscription to monthly deliveries of small-batch bean bags. Trade is one of our Shopping editor’s favorite destinations for handpicked selections of 400+ coffees roasted around the country. It’s very crowd-pleasing stuff to gift as the blends can be customized by your chosen giftee to match their preferred flavor profiles and roast levels.
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Trade Coffee Gift Subscription (3 Months), $, available at Trade
Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Weekender
This sustainably made, durable canvas bag from family-run company Lo & Sons is a consistent top-selling favorite from our roundup of best weekender bags. It also just so happens to make very useful gifting material (and is currently 40%-off) — whether it’s for a short weekend away, traveling home for Thanksgiving, a day at the park, or even just lugging a bunch of groceries home, they. will. use. it.
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Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe Tote, $, available at Lo & Sons
HOKA Women’s Bondi 7
In the comfy shoe world, one practical sneaker brand currently reigns supreme: Hoka. Everything from the memory foam ankle collar to light & airy mesh construction, and maximal cushion makes these kicks a foot’s best friend (and an amazing buy for your sensible bestie).
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Hoka Womens Bondi 7, $, available at Hoka
ChoiceGoodsCo Genuine Leather Wallet
Overly practical Etsy reviewers aplenty rave that this item is well-made, nice-looking, and very convenient. As one pleased customer states, it “holds four cards in the main pocket and ID in the front pocket perfectly.” Not only that, but “nothing falls out,” and it’s “not difficult to remove cards quickly.”
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choicegoodsco Horween Leather Minimalist Wallet, $, available at Etsy
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