Best Gifts the New York City Girl in Your Life Will Actually Want

Whether you also live in the city or you have a long-distance bestie, gift shopping for the New York City girl in your life can feel impossible. They probably have it all, and if they don’t, they live in the best place to get it in person. Unless you get a FaceTime haul every time they shop, you probably have a slim chance to get the perfect gift for them.

It can be hard to be tapped into the NYC lifestyle enough to know what they want (before they even know they want it). Luckily, I got you. While I wasn’t born and raised in New York, I have been living here for five years now. And as a shopping writer, I’ve tried plenty of products throughout the year to be able to tell you what the average NYC girl would want to get under the tree this year.

When in doubt, opt for gifts that have a sleek city vibe, are practical for on-the-go, and actually work. We recommend starting with a chic pouch (or tin can) that you can customize with their name, and filling it with luxury skincare, hair, makeup, and fragrance minis. Then, choose a good-quality item based on their vibe—whether it’s a wool coat, a screenless digital camera, or a shoulder bag.

So, keep scrolling to shop for the best gifts for the NYC girl in your life, according to this NYC writer.