Whether your sister is easy to buy for or not, it can be tricky to find the perfect gift for someone you’ve known all your life. So we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gifts from the Strategist UK archives, sourcing products that come recommended from experts, cool people, and some celebrity shoppers too (not to mention Strategist staff). We’re confident our guide to the 28 best gifts for sisters features something she’ll enjoy — from the wannabe yogi to the serial earring-borrower.
For the sister who has a Bloom & Wild subscription
A cheaper-than-it-looks vase to display all the flowers she receives.
For the sister who slouches
A highly rated lower-back massager according to Amazon reviews.
For the sister who started Yoga With Adriene in lockdown
This thick, easy-to-carry mat will be able to stand up to crow pose.
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For the sister who’s partial to a Champagne breakfast
What’s a celebration without truffles in bed?
For the sister who’s constantly losing her earrings
Plus they’ll be laid out easier for you to “borrow”.
For the sister who’s constantly losing all her other trinkets too
For the sister who pierced everyone’s ears in year 8
For the sister who wears a hundred bangles on each wrist
The Art Deco minimalism of this bracelet shouldn’t clash with any others.
For the sister who’s a diligent hand-washer
For the sister who has a Spotify playlist for every occasion
This turntable is expert recommended and features USB connectivity.
For the sister who tells you a tidy desk equals a tidy mind
This cute office accent provides a relaxing break from the ever-expanding Trello board.
For the sister who planned all your birthday parties
Her to-do lists and doodles could adorn the pages of this bellini-coloured notebook.
For the sister who’s still a big kid
For the sister who read Harry Potter to you when you were kids
From the creator of the BAFTA-awarded I May Destroy You and Chewing Gum before that, writer and actor Coel gets candid about her personal-growth story.
For the sister who prefers an audiobook
Also great for singing along to “As It Was” by Harry Styles on repeat.
For the sister who’s a skin-care newbie
For the sister who introduced you to retinols
For a coffee-table book she’ll actually want to leaf through, dermatologist Dr. Mary Sommerlad recommends Pretty Iconic, by Sali Hughes. “It takes you on a tour of iconic skin-care and beauty products from the past 100 years or so. It has a great layout, lots of nostalgia, and it’s beautifully written — it’s part memoir, part love letter to all things beauty,” says Sommerlad.
For the sister who can’t look at another Yankee Candle
For the sister who still drinks tea the old-fashioned way
For the sister who requires a stronger morning brew than tea
This burr grinder features 14 different settings including cafetière and Aeropress options.
If she’s out the house first thing in the morning, this Chilly’s thermal cup will keep her coffee hot on the commute.
For the sister who sets daily hydration goals
For the sister who prefers G&T’s
For the sister who’ll probably bake her own birthday cake
This cotton-canvas apron is long enough to ensure there’ll be zero cooking splatters.
For the sister who taught you the My Name is Chikky routine on TikTok
For the sister who always drains her phone battery
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