44 best Christmas gifts for women in 2025, from luxury gifts to unique ideas

The worst Christmas present I’ve ever heard of was a hedge trimmer, given to my step-mother by her ex-husband. The hedge outside their front door needed a cut and he decided a trimmer was a thoughtful and practical idea.

I think it’s probably safe to say, even in these more equal times, that the best Christmas gift for a woman is not a hedge trimmer. Or a can opener. June, a Telegraph reader, reports that her ex-husband gave her just that one year. “Note the ex,” she stresses.

June is one of 250 readers who recently shared advice on the best gifts to buy this Christmas. You can read a few choice comments below, followed by a guide to this year’s best Christmas presents, chosen by Telegraph Recommended experts and categorised by different interests.

For each category, they’ve recommended not only gifts they’ve tested themselves, but also those that are trending – where there’s a buzz on social media, or a steep rise in online searches. If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at this year’s most popular products.

The best Christmas gifts for women: At a glance

Look, buying presents for women can be tricky. “I’m yet to find an answer on the best gift to give a woman,” says Norman, another Telegraph reader. I feel his pain. We can be picky, demanding, exacting and judgemental. There she sits, unwrapping the present you’ve spent months thinking about, holds it aloft and says, “Did they not have it in another colour?”

Many years ago, a sweet ex-boyfriend bought me a watch with a pearlescent strap. I hated it. It took me several hours of wearing it before I plucked up the courage to tell him, whereupon he said, “I could tell that from your face when you opened it.” Here are my tips for avoiding that fate.