Christmas 2015: 11 best womenswear gifts
Whether it's relaxing at home or braving the cold outside, here are the gifts to make them look their best
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Your support makes all the difference.Navigating someone else’s personal style is a tricky business, but these gifts offer wide appeal without being boring.
If you’re splashing out, err on the side of classic, and avoid sizing dilemmas by plumping for accessories or beauty buys.
1. Limited Edition Birchbox: £20, Selfridges
Beauty mavens can experiment with this treasure trove of high-end make-up, skin and hair products; four full-size and four samples.
2. Navy and black quilted coat: £80, Atterley
A simple, wearable shape in contrasting navy and black makes this coat understated but unusual. Contemporary style for recipients of all ages.
3. Marc by Marc Jacobs quilted leather shoulder bag: £215, Stylebop
When splashing out on designer accessories, look for features that have stood the test of time. Quilted black leather in a practical over-the-shoulder style is an excellent place to start.
4. Make up Revolution Ultra Blush and Highlight Expert: £14, Superdrug
Bargain beauty brands have really upped their game of late. This set of blush and highlight palettes is pleasingly substantial without falling down on quality.
5. Ralph Lauren cream wool/alpaca sweater: £175, Stylebop
Nothing feels like Christmas as much as new knitwear; this chunky but soft cable knit with a cowl neck is luxurious and flattering.
6. Faye Bow-detail suede slip-on loafers: £169, Pretty Ballerinas
A comfortable, everyday style made special thanks to sweet – and rather festive – detailing. These barely need gift-wrapping.
7. Tundra sheepskin mittens: £75, Plumo
Take care of your loved one’s frozen fingers for life with these keep-forever artisanal beauties.
8. Superstar pyjama set: £49.50, Hush
If we spend a third of life asleep, still more of it is in PJs, so a quality pair is always appreciated. Hush make the cosiest of brushed cotton sets in a large range of sizes.
9. Ombre space dye knit hat and scarf: £17 and £25, Accessorize
Useful basics get a textural twist in this hat and scarf – the slight shimmer is perfect for magpies, but the dusky tones won’t frighten less adventurous accessorisers.
10. Belle de nuit babydoll slip: £165, Fleur of England
Avoid perennial lingerie sizing dilemmas while tapping in to old-fashioned movie star glamour with this sexy-not-seedy one-piece slip. The website also has a handy buying guide.
11. Pheasant feather floppy felt hat: £22.40, Accessorize
Style devotees will appreciate the 1970s vibe, but this flattering style suits even those who have first-hand memories of the decade.