It’s a bittersweet fact of life that sometimes people have to leave. Whether your work wife is moving to a new job, your favorite roommate is moving in with their partner, or your best friend is moving to a whole other city, parting ways with loved ones is sad but can also be exciting for them (emphasis on for them lol). Before the big day comes, you'll want to give them a gift that says something to the effect of, "ILY, and I’m sad you're leaving but I'm SO happy for you." And I’m here to help ya out with this list of the 40 best going-away gifts for friends, family, significant others, coworkers, and beyond.
From decor that'll make their new home feel cozy and cute to work-from-home gifts that'll help them stay organized at their fancy new job, I've got you covered. If they’re leaving to study abroad or follow their Emily in Paris dreams, this list also has plenty of prezzies for long-distance friendships and useful travel gifts they’ll appreciate. Plus, you'll find some gifts that can be personalized for that extra-special touch. You might be saying farewell for now, but fortunately, you can always schedule a FaceTime wine night or coffee catchup with your person—no matter where they are. Without further ado, here are 40 of the best going-away gifts you can buy now.
High-quality tableware is both useful and thoughtful. This stunning set from Our Place—the brand behind the bestselling Always Pan—comes with four large ceramic places, four medium ceramic plates, and four bowls.
Your loved ones already know you’re a ride or die. But giving them a little reassurance in the form of a cute bracelet—especially before a big move!—doesn’t hurt.
We all know Emma Chamberlain is a coffee aficionado, so it’s no surprise that her single-serve steep bags hit different. This gift set comes with 10 of them, as well as a branded mason jar and a stainless-steel straw.
With 17 (yes, 17!) sample-size Le Labo fragrances inside, this discovery set will impress even your most stylish of friends. The beautiful package that can be personalized with their name makes it *even more* giftable.
In my experience, bath towels usually don’t survive a big move… they get dirty and smelly and blah! A fresh set of spa-quality ones like these will make their first shower in the new spot a glorious experience.
How cute are these house key-inspired charms that can be engraved with sentimental details like a zip code or city name? You can purchase them individually or attach one to a Catbird necklace or bracelet for an additional fee.
Wherever they go, they can wear their heart on their sleeve with this elegant cuff bracelet. You can add your initials, a special date, or something sentimental for that extra-sweet touch.
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics.
Mekita Rivas is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers fashion, culture, and lifestyle. She writes about everything from the best leather totes and books she can't put down to plants, podcasts, and politics. Prior to joining Cosmopolitan, she was a senior contributing fashion editor at PopSugar and Bustle. Her writing has been published in dozens of publications including The New York Times, Vogue, Harper's BAZAAR, Women's Health, Refinery29, and others. She currently splits her time between New York City and Washington, D.C. Follow Mekita on Instagram, where you'll typically find a mix of her snapshots from fashion week and various editor travels.
Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle,Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights.