From Coats to Accessories, Consider This Your Guide to Gifting Clothes

Looking for a gift that will truly elicit a big reaction when it's unwrapped? Consider choosing a major statement piece — i.e. a vibrant Faux Fur Coat ($25 and up) — or something with a novelty factor, like a Graphic Tee ($8 and up). This gives your gift a unique edge, and increases the chances that they don't already have it sitting in their closet.

Unless you're insanely well-versed in their style, choosing pieces can be met with a certain level of uncertainty. Will they actually like it? Do they already own it? To ensure you won't have to worry about the answers to either of those questions, versatile staple pieces like Sweaters ($6 and up) and High-Waisted Jeans ($15 and up) are your best friends.

Why worry about selecting the right size when you could just opt for a gift that doesn't even have a specific size to begin with? Examples in this category include Jewelry ($8 and up) and Tote Bags ($15 and up), plus most accessories. These types of gifts can be especially useful when you're gifting someone whose taste you don't know well, or participating in a white elephant.

Don't let anyone tell you that gifting basics is, well, basic. There's no such thing as being too practical! Truthfully, the most essential gifts — from Winter Accessories ($10 and up), to Sunglasses ($15 and up), to things like socks and tights — will likely get the most use.

Half the fun of creating a wish list for the holidays is that it's filled with pieces we might not normally buy for ourselves. Maybe they come with a higher price tag or just don't feel like things we truly need, but this also makes them perfectly giftable. Need some inspiration? Try a pair of nice Leather Boots ($25 and up) or Cashmere ($30 and up) pieces, which can be notoriously pricey (but oh-so-luxe).