If you've been sitting in your bed for hours on your laptop, scrolling through the depths of the internet to find your sister-in-law the most perfect and thoughtful gift but, unforch, haven't found a winner yet, then listen up. I understand how hard it is to find that star present (gift-giving is no easy feat). But good thing I've put together this vast list of the best gift ideas for your sister-in-law. (Honestly, you can just thank me later!)
Whether you've only known them for a short amount of time or they've been in your life for years, I'm sure you'll find something here that she'll absolutely love. From a gorgeous dress that she'll look s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g in to a smart garden she'll barely have to tend to and even a margarita kit she'll be obsessed with, you'll come across a gift that'll totally speak to her likings. Shop these 47 picks, below, and make sure to let her know you thought of these ideas all on your own (wink wink). And if you're also trying to find gifts for other important people in your life—mom, dad, brother, or maybe your cousin—team Cosmo can help ya there, too!
Hands down, this will be one of her new favorite dresses. From playing tennis or running errands, this LBD will be a go-to pick for nearly any occasion.
One of the most frustrating moments as women has to be spending hours curling our hair, only for it to fall in approximately .02 seconds. Help your sis create curls that will actually last with this curling iron from Conair. In addition to making sure those curls stay exactly how she wants 'em to, the tool also has a unique feature that allows cool air to flow outside of the barrel to set and help protect hair.
If entertaining is their fave hobby, this wooden cheese board will definitely come in handy at their next shindig. It includes three cheese knives and a shaver that stores perfectly under the board when it's not in use.
There's an everyday sneaker and then there's a ~going out~ sneaker. Get her these ones from the Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Chuck Taylor collab that'll elevate her casual look without trying too hard.
Listen, if protein shakes and fresh smoothies are their go-to drinks, they need this. This sleek and compact blender makes the creamiest drinks (and sauces!)—and it even comes with an extra drinking lid and carrying cap that they can take with 'em on the go.
Consider this aesthetically-pleasing speaker. It's the perfect size for a small desk or end table. And you betcha it's powerful enough to fill an entire apartment with music.
With this smart garden, she can grow all sorts of herbs and veggies wherever in her home. Just drop in one of the plant pods it comes with, add some water, plug her in, and boom! She's a plant mom!
Give the gift of soft and glowy skin with this skincare set. It features two full-size holy grail products from Dr. Loretta—the Tightening Eye Gel and Detox Mask, a mini version of the Intense Replenishing Serum—and a cute handy-dandy applicator to apply products mess-free.
Pearl earrings are absolutely timeless, and this pretty pair from Erdem are ones she'll adore so much. She can easily dress them up or dress them down.
Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram.