32 Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Type of Wife (2024)
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Ideally, you show your wife you love her every day of the year through authentic words and actions. But when Valentine's Day rolls around, it's an occasion to demonstrate your love in extra special ways, including a memorable Valentine's Day date, a thoughtful Valentine's Day card, and a well-considered Valentine's Day gift with her name on it.
The best Valentine's Day gifts for wives are ones that show you really see her — highly personalized tokens that reflect her personality or interests. Our list of Valentine's Day gift ideas for her includes gifts for the foodie, wine lover, coffee lover, sentimentalist, and stressed-out wife; our picks include gifts for self-care, relaxation, sleep, style, home decor, entertaining, jewelry gifts, lingerie, and more.
And there's something for every budget: Most of our gift ideas are priced under $100, with tons under $50 — and even plenty under $20, too. (We also tossed in some splurge-worthy gift ideas sure to seriously wow her.)
Still looking for more holiday inspiration? Be sure to check out our ideas for easy Valentine's Day crafts for the family, romantic love messages to send to your partner, romantic dinner ideas for two at home, Valentine's Day movies to stream, and decadent Valentine's Day dessert recipes.
Whether your wife prefers a minimalist jewelry look or would stack this dainty ring with a few others she regularly wears, it's a gift pick that proves Valentine's Day jewelry doesn't need to be expensive to be something she loves.
This ultra-cozy microfiber and sherpa wearable blanket is like a hug from you every time she puts it on. It has a huge plush hood and marsupial pocket; one size fits all. (And nearly 100,000 reviewers swear by it!)
If she doesn't have a Lululemon belt bag yet (or even if she does; the TikTok-favorite pick comes in plenty of colors), this one in a cheerful pink hue is a Valentine's Day gift your wife can use every day.
Perfect for the wife who loves to entertain (and, perhaps, show off her entertaining on Instagram), this bamboo charcuterie board gift set comes with a removable magnetic holder that stores four knives and utensils for serving, plus two ceramic serving bowls.
There is no greater luxury than a hotel-like bed at home, and this sumptuous sateen sheet set helps make it happen. (Bonus: A bedding gift is equally a gift for the gift giver who shares the bed, too!)
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A real lab-grown diamond necklace for under $150? It's true! This stunning, sale-priced solitaire necklace will surely be her everyday go-to — and a major moment when she opens the box. (You're welcome.)
Perfect for a kissable pout in the cold, dry winter months, this gift set includes five rich lip balms poured into recyclable cardboard tubes. All of the ingredients are derived from nature, like beeswax, sunflower oil, organic coconut oil, and vanilla.
This gift set from the viral foot-peel brand comes with two softening foot soaks, a smoothing foot scrub, and a famously satisfying foot peel for a spa-like experience at home.
A quality leather bag is at once a practical and thrilling gift. This Madewell best-seller has a magnetic closure and interior pocket, plus a shoulder strap and adjustable crossbody strap for versatility.
This small, lightweight sound machine is perfect for bringing with her on the go — whether that’s in her travel bag, into nature, or to the yoga studio. Its library of sound, including moving water and soft piano, play on a seamless loop for blissed-out listening for hours.
Give the gift of a better night's sleep with this washable, 100% silk sleep mask from Lunya. In addition to blocking out light, it also helps reduce noise, and is thermoregulated to help maintain a comfortable temperature.
This temperature-controlled, self-heating coffee mug is a brilliant gift for a busy wife who never seems to be able to enjoy her morning coffee while it's still hot.
These steamers are infused with essential oils to take an at-home shower experience to the next level. Boxed and ready to go, this budget-friendly gift comes as a pack of six.
Gifts for the New Mom
Kindred Bravely Long-Sleeve Maternity & Nursing Pajama Set
Gifts for the New Mom
Kindred Bravely Long-Sleeve Maternity & Nursing Pajama Set
Give the gift of comfort for a new mom or mom-to-be with this classically styled long-sleeve pajama set. Made of cooling and environmentally friendly bamboo, the top has button-down nursing access and opens fully for skin-to-skin contact.
Alesandra Dubin
Contributing Writer
Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.
You might opt for stylish accessories she's been eyeing like a designer handbag or cherished piece of jewelry. Or you could upgrade her tech gadgets with a smartwatch or home decor must-have. Pampering gifts such as luxury skincare and decadent silk pajamas never go amiss either.
If you're unsure about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day, the survey says that the most traditional gifts are the most desired: 48% want a nice dinner at a restaurant. 34% want chocolates. 31% want flowers.
Guys appreciate thoughtful and personalized gifts for Valentine's Day. Consider their hobbies, interests, or favorite activities. Gifts could range from a book by their favorite author, a gadget they've been eyeing, or an experience like tickets to a game or concert.
Always stay by her side when she needs it. Spend quality time with her and always make the effort every day to show that you love and care for her. When she has problems at work, talk to her and try to ease her stress and worries. Be there with open arms, give her a hug, and kiss her.
Run her a bath and pour her a glass of wine. Pick her up a small gift that reminds you of her while you're away on a work trip. Order her favorite coffee drink and bring it back home before she wakes up on the weekend. Offer to buy her the jacket she's looking at while you're out shopping.
Dissatisfaction: Valentine's Day can be a time for reflection and for some people it might be the final straw where they realise they can't make the declaration of love that's expected on this day and that their feelings for their partner aren't what they should be.
52% of Valentine's Day gift-givers buy candy, making it the most gifted item. 36% of people gift flowers on Valentine's Day. Jewelry is the second most popular gift, with 21% of people opting for it. About a third of people plan a special dinner for the holiday.
The most popular Valentine's Day gift in the US is chocolate. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, 52% of Americans choose to gift chocolate to their loved ones on Valentine's Day.
“With consumers prioritizing their spouse or significant other this year, retailers expect to see a shift in spending for certain gifting categories.” The top gifts include candy (57%), greeting cards (40%), flowers (39%), an evening out (32%), jewelry (22%), clothing (21%) and gift cards (19%).
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