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Holiday gifts used to be an easy, one-size-fits-all task. We’d wrap some cute mugs or candles, bake some cookies, sign the cards and cross off our to-do list. Now the gift bar has been raised. Thanks to daily online sales, social apps promotions and higher prices, gifting can easily break your budget … unless you shop with a list. Here are the best bargains, splurges and stocking stuffers from $10 to $80 for every woman on your 2021 list.
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1. The trend seeker
![Women's L.L.Bean 1912 Sweatshirt, Sherpa-Lined Cardigan in Oatmeal Heather; Dluxe by Dearfoams Women’s Fernie Genuine Shearling Slippers in Gray; J.R. Watkins DETOX Bath & Shower Aromatherapy Tablets Women's L.L.Bean 1912 Sweatshirt, Sherpa-Lined Cardigan in Oatmeal Heather; Dluxe by Dearfoams Women’s Fernie Genuine Shearling Slippers in Gray; J.R. Watkins DETOX Bath & Shower Aromatherapy Tablets](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/entertainment/style-trends/info-2021/holiday-gifts-for-women/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_body_main/container_body1/container_body_cf/body_one_cf_one/par2/articlecontentfragmeImage2/cfimage.coreimg.50.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/entertainment/beauty-and-style/2021/11/1140-the-hip-homebody.jpg)
She’s always first to do and wear anything from shag haircuts to sock booties. That’s because she shops what’s new — just like millennials do — and the phrase “age appropriate” never enters her mind. Retro dazzle will keep her 50-plus influencer vibe going, so give her the Zara Sequin Shirt in Dark Red ($70, zara.com/us/en), a holiday entrance-maker over jeans or black pants; the Time and Tru Women’s Slouchy Shoulder Bag in Trailblazer Brown or Hunter Lodge ($25, walmart.com), a squashy baguette style worthy of the Sex and the City sequel; or a purse-size Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Travel Spray ($30, sephora.com), a head-turning mix of lavender, orange blossom and vanilla that makes everyone say, “You smell fabulous, what are you wearing?”
![Zara Sequin Shirt in Dark Red; Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Travel Spray; Time and Tru Women’s Slouchy Shoulder Bag in Trailblazer Brown Zara Sequin Shirt in Dark Red; Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Travel Spray; Time and Tru Women’s Slouchy Shoulder Bag in Trailblazer Brown](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/entertainment/style-trends/info-2021/holiday-gifts-for-women/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_body_main/container_body1/container_body_cf/body_one_cf_one/par3/articlecontentfragme/cfimage.coreimg.50.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/entertainment/beauty-and-style/2021/11/1140-the-trend-seeker.jpg)
2. The hip homebody
Whether she works from home or just has a full calendar of book clubs, gardening, yoga and cooking, comfort style is her mantra. Take her everyday basics up a notch or two with the Women's L.L.Bean 1912 Sweatshirt, Sherpa-Lined Cardigan in Oatmeal Heather ($79, llbean.com), a soft shawl collar twist on her usual hoodie; the Dluxe by Dearfoams Women’s Fernie Genuine Shearling Slippers in Black or Gray ($42, target.com), suede moccasins with a rubber tread sole that work for errands, too; or the J.R. Watkins DETOX Bath & Shower Aromatherapy Tablets in Turmeric and Citron ($15, ulta.com) with muscle-soothing oatmeal for tub or shower (just place in a corner of the stall) that also clears the mind and senses with energizing ginger and citrus. It’s great way to rev up in the a.m. or wind down before bed.
![Athleta Tugga Scarf in Fog Camo Metropolis Grey; Beloved Grapefruit Oil & Red Ginger Body Mist; Madewell Colorblock Quilted Scuff Slippers in Recycled Faux Fur in Light Sand Multi Athleta Tugga Scarf in Fog Camo Metropolis Grey; Beloved Grapefruit Oil & Red Ginger Body Mist; Madewell Colorblock Quilted Scuff Slippers in Recycled Faux Fur in Light Sand Multi](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/entertainment/style-trends/info-2021/holiday-gifts-for-women/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_body_main/container_body1/container_body_cf/body_one_cf_one/par5/articlecontentfragme/cfimage.coreimg.50.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/entertainment/beauty-and-style/2021/11/1140-the-natural.jpg)
3. The natural
She’s a vegan who likes beauty and fashion with a clean, green, sustainable twist. Follow her altruistic lead with gifts that are Fair Trade Certified, organic or made from recycled materials — like the Athleta Tugga Scarf in Fog Camo Metropolis Grey ($68, athleta.gap.com), a camp print neck warmer made from recycled water bottles; the Madewell Colorblock Quilted Scuff Slippers in Recycled Faux Fur in Light Sand Multi ($40, madewell.com), recycled from post-consumer plastic; or the Beloved Grapefruit Oil & Red Ginger Body Mist ($10, target.com), an energizing, vegan scent that’s cruelty-free and packaged in recycled plastic.
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