There’s no bond like sisterhood. You can love, dislike, admire and care for your sister(s) all at once.
Whatever relationship you may have with your sister, they’ll always be there for you — and they deserve to be spoiled on Christmas, too!
While you may know your sister better than anyone, it can be hard to find the perfect gift she’ll love.
In an effort to help you find a present she’ll actually want to use, we found options for every type of sister.
Whether she wants to be a TikTok star or save the planet, we came up with awesome gift ideas for 47 different types of sisters. Our list includes luxury gift options and beauty gifts, as well as cozy gifts that they’ll be sure to use (and love) all winter long.
While you’re at it, check out our guides to the best gifts for brothers, mothers and fathers. You’ll find thoughtful and affordable gifts for all your loved ones and make the holidays all the merrier.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Struggles to Keep Her Beverages Warm: Ember Smart Mug
Whether she’s running around with the kids or swamped with Zoom calls, sometimes it’s not always realistic to enjoy a cup of warm tea or coffee at the top of the morning. The Ember temperature control smart mug will maintain your desired drinking temperature for up to 1.5 hours or all day when paired with the included charging coaster. It’s available in both white and black.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Stay In: Cross Band Fleece House Slippers
You can never have too many slippers. This cross band fleece house slippers are plush, trendy and budget-friendly. They’re available in nine different colors and have over 36,000 reviews on Amazon.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Host: Charcuterie Board Platter with Hidden Knife Set
If she loves to entertain or has a knack for making charcuterie boards, she’ll totally love this wooden platter that comes with a hidden drawer filled with cheese utensils.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Sports: YETI Custom Sports Team Tumbler
You don’t have to know anything about sports in order to find the perfect gift for your sports-fan sister — you just have to know which teams they like. YETI applies official logos of MLB, NHL and college teams on their drinkware, making this a practical gift your sis will love.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Likes to Reflect: Five Minute Journal
The Five Minute Journal is a great way for your sister to reflect on her day without having to put too much time aside. It includes thoughtfully designed prompts about gratitude, prioritizing your day, three amazing things, inspiring quotes, daily affirmation and an end of day self reflection.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Chocolate: Icelandic Omnom Chocolate Bar
If they love chocolate, slip this luxurious Icelandic bar in their stocking! For something even more decadent, consider this assorted holiday box from Godiva.
Best Gift for the Sentimental Sister: Elaina Adjustable Chain Bracelet
Remember the friendship bracelets you made for each other in fifth grade? Relive those sweet memories with more mature matching bracelets from Kendra Scott. Choose between 19 striking colors.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves the Outdoors: ENO DoubleNest Hammock
Your wilderness-loving sister will be dozing off in the mountains with this gorgeous, printed hammock. Perfect for camping, this hammock packs down to the size of a softball and is ultra-light. It even fits two people (for some backcountry sister bonding time)!
Best Gift for the Sister Who Games: Razer Headphone Stand
If your sister plays a lot of video games, she definitely owns a gaming headset. But you know what she probably doesn’t already have? A stylish and safe place to store her headset. This slim stand takes up minimal space on her desk and has built-in USB charging ports to power up all her devices.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Pumpkin Spice Lattes: P. F. Candle Co. Spiced Pumpkin Candle
Anyone who eagerly awaits pumpkin spice season every year will appreciate this spiced pumpkin scented candle that lets them enjoy one of their favorite aromas any time they want.
Best Gift for the Sister Who’s an Introvert: ‘Leave’ Cat Doormat
Help your introverted sister express themselves with this doormat that politely tells people to leave them alone. Your sister will really feel seen when you get her this, and she may even want to invite you over to hang out.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Interior Decorating: Haslom Glass Table Lamp
Your sister has impeccable design taste, and she’ll be seriously impressed that you picked out such a stylish lamp. This lamp taps into the recent trend of mushroom-shaped decor pieces, and it looks great even when it’s not turned on.
Best Gift for the Older Sister: Portable Meditation & Sound Guide
If you have an older sister, you probably annoyed her a lot when you were both growing up. With this personal meditation device, you can finally help your big sister experience inner peace and calmness like never before.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Had a Hard Year: Bearaby Napper Weighted Blanket
If this year wasn’t very kind to your sister, at least you can show her some support with this weighted blanket. It’s a pretty simple gift, but curling up with it on the couch or bed can be a powerfully comforting experience, especially at the end of a long day.
Best Gift for the Sister Who’s Always Cold: HotHands Heat Patches
Some people are perpetually cold, and while you can’t always be there to lend them your sweater, you can make sure they’re always equipped with a secret tool to stay warm. These self-adhesive heat patches can attach to the inside of clothing such as coats and jackets and keep your sister warm, whether she’s walking in the cold or dealing with a drafty office.
Best Gift for the Long-Distance Sister: Wish You Lived Next Door Mug
You know what they say — distance only makes the heart grow fonder. This lovely painted ceramic mug will remind your distance sister that you’re just a call or text away.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Loungewear: Cuddl Duds Fleecewear Pajama Set
For the sister who’s all about the cozy vibes, you can’t beat the Cuddl Duds Fleecewear Pajama Set. Now less than $45 at QVC, this rockstar set is perfect for a cozy day in, and there are many sizes and colors to choose from.
Best Gift for the Skincare Lover: Peace Out Skincare Puffy Eyes
Who doesn’t love a good skin care set? The Peace Out Skincare Puffy Eyes Patches make the perfect gift for your sister, featuring its under-eye patches that minimize the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Likes it Hot: Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
Some sisters like it spicy, and with this kit you can add a little heat to any dish. Includes instructions, ingredients, six bottles, and labels for their creative sauce names.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Flowers: Christmas Holly Hug Deluxe Bouquet
Fresh flowers always make a lovely gift, and this holiday-themed bouquet is perfect for your sister who appreciates fresh blooms. These white roses, mini red carnations, Douglas fir and pinecones are oh-so-elegant (and arrive oh-so-fresh).
Best Gift for the Sister Who Wants to Be an Influencer: Ring Light with Tripod Stand
Whether they aspire to be a YouTuber, blogger or Instagram model — good lighting is the key. Help them boost their game with this ring light tripod stand.
Best Gift for the Crazy Horse Girl Sister: Sam Edelman Mable Equestrian Boot
If you’re ‘horse girl’ sister is usually hard to shop for, look no further. She will love saddling up in these polished leather boots. The short heel is optimal for casual riding, and the trendy silhouette makes this versatile equestrian boot equally street wearable.
Best Gift for the Luxury-obsessed Sister: Dior Beauty and Care Set
Designer items can be pricey to gift, but Dior’s Beauty and Care set won’t break the bank. This elegant ecru velvet makeup pouch is stuffed with a best-selling Dior Lip Glow and multi-use revitalizing balm for the hands, lips and body.
Best Gift for the Tween Sister: LED Lips Light
What tween wouldn’t want an awesome light-up neon sign in their bedroom? This one is definitely cool enough for any 12 or 13-year-old and costs less than $15!
Best Gift for the Little Sister: Customized American Girl Doll
If you have a little sister in your life and want to spoil her this year, consider buying her a custom American Girl Doll that looks just like her.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Works Remotely: Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones
If your sister is working from home, then she definitely needs a pair of good quality, noise-canceling headphones to eliminate any distractions. The noise-cancelling feature on the Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones are so good that you barely hear turbulence on a plane, too.
For more options, check out our guide to the best over-ear headphones.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Needs Emotional Support: Handmade Crochet Pickles
Is your sister constantly finding herself in a pickle? We’ve got the perfect solution. Just read this adorable Etsy find’s description: “Much like the journey of fermentation turning cucumbers into pickles, this crochet piece symbolizes personal growth, resilience, and the potential for transformation in difficult times.”
Best Gift for the Pregnant Sister: PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow
This pregnancy C-shaped pillow is a great gift for the sister in your life who is expecting! It’s on sale for more than 30% off right now and offers extra comfort while she rests at night.
Best Gift for the Sister Who’s a New Mom: Lavender Spa Gift Basket
If she’s a new mom, gift her this thoughtful spa gift basket for when she has a moment to herself. It includes lavender scented candles, lotion, bath bombs, body butter, a loofah, cozy slippers and so much more.
Best Gift for the Sister Who’s Also a Dog Mom: YETI Dog Bowl
This YETI dog bowl is a great gift for the sister who loves her dog almost as much as she loves you. It comes in seven different colors and can be personalized with their pup’s name, too.
Best Gift for the Sister Who’s Also a Cat Mom: Cat Mom Mug
If she’s a proud cat owner, consider buying her this adorable “Best Cat Mom Ever” mug that she’s bound to love while she drinks her morning coffee.
Best Gift for the Creative Sister: Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners Book
Does your sister love crafting and creating? If so, she’ll totally love learning all about calligraphy with this book that teaches beginners all about hand lettering.
Best Gift for the Tech-Savvy Sister: Yootech Wireless Charger
Does your sister have just about every tech item under the sun? If so, she’ll totally love the Amazon best-selling Yootech Wireless Charger with more than 190,000 reviews. It can even double as a stocking stuffer, too.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Wine: Uncommon Goods Bathtime Essentials Wine Holder
If she loves a good wine night, consider buying this chic wine holder for her shower or bathtub. It’s both hilarious and useful! With some of the best wine glasses we rounded up, you’re golden.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Likes to Stay Organized: Erin Condren LifePlanner
If she loves planning and keeping her schedule in tiptop shape, then she probably needs a new planner! The Erin Condren LifePlanner comes in two different layouts and can be totally customized with their name.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Always Forgets to Charge Her Phone: Q Portable Charger
Everyone has that one person in their life who can’t seem to keep their phone charged. If that person happens to be your sister, then this Brand Q portable charger will be a life saver. It can charge iPhones, MacBooks, Android phones (and all at once!) and can be juiced up by an outlet.
Best Gift for the Trend-Setting Sister: Rent the Runway Gift Card
If your sister is stylish or always seems to be buying clothes, buy her a Rent the Runway gift card that allows her to wear high-end clothes for an extra low price. Gift plans start at just $94 per month.
What’s more, it’s one of the best clothing rental services we reviewed.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Travel: Away Luggage Bigger Carry-On Suitcase
While her travel plans may have been a bit different this year, a good quality suitcase is still a must for an avid traveler. The Away Luggage Bigger Carry-On option is great because it can hold up to a week’s worth of clothing (and still meets airline requirements for most major airlines), comes with a portable charger and has a lifetime warranty.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Lives at the Beach: Acrylic Beach Wine Glasses Set
This set of two acrylic wine glasses are a must for any beach goer. They have a pointy end to easily place in the sand and are shatterproof so they don’t have to worry about glass breaking.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Lives in the Mountains: Mountain Charm Necklace
Whether she loves to ski or hike, the mountains are a sacred place that will bring memories to life whenever she wears this thoughtful necklace.
Best Gift for the Handy Sister: Uncommon Goods Fix It Kit
For the handy sister who always knows how to fix things around the house, consider buying this pink “Fix It Kit” from Uncommon Goods. It comes with mini pliers, a hammer, screwdriver, measuring tape and more.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Read: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
If your sister is a bookworm, then she’ll totally love the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. It was designed with an anti-glare screen that reads like real paper (even in direct sunlight), a battery-life that lasts weeks and either 8GB or 32GB of storage to hold thousands of titles — all in one place.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Music: Sony SRS-XB23 Wireless Portable Speaker
A portable speaker is a must for any music lover. The Sony SRS-XB23 Portable speaker is waterproof, durable, available in five different colors. For more options, check out our guide to the best portable speakers.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Always Loses Her Things: Tile Mate
If she’s constantly losing her essentials (phone, wallet, keys, etc.), consider buying this convenient Tile Mate which is a water-resistant tracking device with Bluetooth capabilities to use with the app. It would make for the perfect stocking stuffer!
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Cook: HelloFresh Gift Card
If she loves to cook but doesn’t necessarily like hitting the grocery store, she’ll love HelloFresh’s services! They offer dozens of awesome recipes each month that are tested over 200 times to ensure they’re just as tasty as they look. Each box comes with all the ingredients you could need for each recipe with step-by-step instructions to get the job done. They offer four different meal plans, including meat and veggies, veggie, family-friendly and low calorie.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Order In: UberEats Digital Gift Card
Perhaps she loves food but doesn’t want to spend time in the kitchen. If so, she’ll totally love an UberEats gift card to enjoy all of her favorite restaurants.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Meal Prep: InstantPot
If she’s passionate about meal prep, then you can’t go wrong with a pressure cooker. The InstantPot allows her to make a big batch of food that she can eat throughout the week or even freeze for a later date. The InstantPot is great as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker and warmer.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Stay Active: Apple iWatch Series 6
The new Apple Series 6 iWatch is a great gift for the sister who is always try to make her health a priority. It can track fitness, sleep, blood oxygen and so much more.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Takes Hydration Seriously: Hydro Flask Wide-Mouth Straw Lid Water Bottle
If she’s always drinking a lot of water, splurge on the Hydro Flask Wide-Mouth Straw Lid Water Bottle. It comes in a variety of sizes and colors and will keep her water cold for hours on end.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Skin Care: Vanity Planet Ionic Facial Steamer
The Vanity Planet facial steamer is great for skin care junkies because it expertly preps your skin before applying product. It helps eliminate breakouts with the use of therapeutic steam made of nano-sized water molecules to hydrate and soften the skin’s surface as well as detoxify the pores of impurities and dead skin cells.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Struggles to Keep Her Beverages Warm: Ember Smart Mug
Whether she’s running around with the kids or swamped with Zoom calls, sometimes it’s not always realistic to enjoy a cup of warm tea or coffee at the top of the morning. The Ember temperature control smart mug will maintain your desired drinking temperature for up to 1.5 hours or all day when paired with the included charging coaster. It’s available in both white and black.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Sleep: Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask
The Nodpod weighted eye mask is great for the sister who loves sleep but struggles to get it. This eye mask is perfect for soothing migraines, calming anxiety or easing into restful sleep. The mask was designed with four equally-weighted pods that contour to your face, blocking out the light and providing soothing pressure to help relieve stress.
Best Gift for the Swiftie Sister: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Vinyl
There will be no bad blood between you and your sister after she hears this. This vinyl record of 1989 (Taylor’s version, obviously) will leave her singing with joy. Some shoppers simply purchased the disk for decoration, and others can’t get enough of hearing their favorite singer on a record player.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Smell Good: Daisy Eau de Toilette Gift Set
Why choose just one when you can have them all? Your sister will be smelling sweet all-year-long with these three beautifully boxed eau de toilette pen sprays from Marc Jacobs luxury collection.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Hot Sauce: TRUFF Variety Pack
Does your sister put hot sauce on just about anything? If so, she’ll totally love TRUFF’s products. This variety gift set includes three of their truffle infused hot sauce: the original, white truffle and white truffle — all wrapped in a beautiful matte box!
Best Gift for the Sister Who Recently Moved: The Sill Monstera Deliciosa Plant
If she recently moved into a new place, you can’t go wrong with a new house plant! The Sill offers a variety of great options but we love the Monstera Deliciosa plant because it’s easy to take care of and doesn’t require a ton of water.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Has an Outdoor Space: LED String Lights
These LED string lights would look great in her backyard, too! It comes on a 48-foot wire that has loops to easily attach to wherever they’re hanging them.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Game Night: For the Girls Party Game
If she loves game night and spending time with her sister(s) and friends, then she’ll totally love the “For the Girls” card game. It was created for ages 17 and older and features fun and flirty questions.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves to Learn: MasterClass Gift Card
Give your sister the gift of learning this year with a MasterClass annual membership gift card. They offer classes in a variety of different areas, including cooking, music, writing, sports, communication and more. Gifts start at $120.00 for a yearly membership.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Wants to Save the Planet: MINERALIST Eye Shadow Palette
If your sister is all about eyeshadow (and clean beauty), then she’ll love the MINERALIST eye shadow palette. It has Sephora’s Clean seal, meaning it doesn’t contain ingredients that could be harmful either to humans or the environment, and it comes in easy-to-recycle packaging.
Best Gift for the Sister You Treat Like a Princess: Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask
If she’s the princess of the family, then she surely deserves the best! The Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask is lightweight, soft and extra comfy. It’s also available in a wide range of different colors and patterns.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Her Movies & TV Shows: Apple TV 4K
Is your sister always recommending noteworthy shows, series and movies? If so, she’d definitely appreciate an Apple TV 4K Streaming Device to bring her binge-watching to the next level! It gives her access to hundreds of apps, Apple TV+, quick AirPlay, stellar picture quality and so much more.
Best Gift for the Sister Who Loves Lip Gloss: Anastasia Beverly Hills Crystal Gloss
Not only have we reviewed nearly every product from Anastasia Beverly Hills, but we can’t stop raving about its Crystal Gloss. It’s one of the best clear lip glosses we tested, too, and leaves an impeccable shine to your lips.
Best Gift for the Teen Sister: Scratch the World Travel Map
Inspire your teen sister to see the world with this fun scratch off world map. If they also love stargazing, consider buying them this totally realistic star projector to create their bedroom into their very own galaxy.
Best Gift Every Sister Would Love: Visa Gift Card
Sometimes it’s just easier to let her buy herself whatever she wants! If you don’t have a ton of time this year to gift-shop and your sister is difficult to shop for, go for this $50 Visa gift card instead. (Note the $4.95 purchase fee, BTW.)
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