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Stylish people are often among the hardest to buy gifts for. With taste comes opinions, and with opinions comes pickiness. Stylish people with a creative, detail-oriented eye can be perfectionists and have extremely specific ideas about what they like and don’t like, want and don’t want. That’s a lot of pressure when it comes to finding them a gift they’ll love! To complicate things further, even if you know someone’s sense of style inside and out, chances are you don’t know their measurements. Clothes sizes can be a sensitive topic for a lot of people, plus you’d rather get your loved one a gift they don’t have to exchange due to sizing issues. All this pressure, and Christmas is just around the corner! It doesn’t take much, however, to find inspiration, and with current trends and the rise of small creators, it is very much possible to find the perfectly curated gift for the stylist in your life.
Accessories
In a town like St Andrews, a scarf is probably one of the most practical gifts you can give someone! Plenty of local shops in town sell thick blanket-style scarves, while for more fun skinny scarves, you could look in the local charity shops or on second-hand sites like Depop or Vinted. Some really cool smaller brands that sell unique and stylish scarves are Susmies, Peachy Den, and Paloma Wool. If those don’t look too budget-friendly to you, definitely have a look in stores around town or even consider knitting a scarf yourself to add an extra personal touch!
Belts are an often-overlooked wardrobe staple that can really complete an outfit. They’re the kind of accessory you might not prioritise buying for yourself, but would appreciate regardless. The brand Pin & Pop sells belts in cute shades of red and pink, along with pins to decorate them.
A pop of colour can add life to any outfit. Sock sizes are pretty universal, and a colourful pair can make the perfect addition to someone’s wardrobe, making them a safe but cute gift idea. These colourful socks from Le Bon Shoppe are gorgeous, and the brand sells many other styles and colours to match everyone’s taste.
Physical Media
For the person obsessed with colour theories or who likes incorporating interesting and creative shade combinations into their outfits, you could buy this Dictionary of Colour Combinations. This pocket-sized book would be an incredibly chic gift for the right person, as well as providing practical help and creative inspiration.
Coffee table books are a stylish statement for anyone’s living room, and give visitors something interesting to flick through. Some examples of coffee table books they might like are Vogue: The Shoe, Vivienne Westwood Catwalk collection,or Little Book of Dior. Alternatively, if they are obsessed with a specific style icon, you could buy a coffee table book about them. There are gorgeous gift books about Audrey Hepburn, Jane Birkin, and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.
Miscellaneous gifts
Gift cards are often harshly dismissed as an impersonal or thoughtless gift. However, a gift card for the right thing can still make a stylish person very happy! Secondhand platforms and stores such as Goodwill and eBay offer gift cards. This is an excellent option for sustainability and would be much appreciated by anyone whose second-hand shopping habits can feel harsh on their wallet!
A unique yet practical gift idea for any stylish person in your life is handmade pottery. Either something you’ve crafted yourself, or a piece you chose specially for them from an independent shop. Some inspiration for pottery gifts: trinket dishes, mugs, and incense holders. Alternatively, you could give them more of an experience-based gift and take them to pottery painting!
Jewellery boxes, especially travel ones, can make a thoughtful and stylish gift. A popular brand for this is Stackers, but you could also find some on Etsy.
I hope these suggestions of gifts for the stylish people in your life are helpful! In case you need some more help, try these similar articles from HerCampus St Andrews:
- Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
- A Guide to Student Run Fashion and Jewellery Small Businesses
- Gift Guide for the Person that has it all
Whatever you get them, as long as you put thought or effort into it, I’m sure they will love it!