One of the great pleasures of being married is bearing witness to your life partner’s tastes and obsessions. And you’d think all that inside knowledge would make buying her a gift a cinch, and yet here you are, looking up the best gifts for wives. No judgment—we’ve been there. Whether it’s an anniversary, a birthday, or just an occasion to remind her how much you appreciate her, we’ve rounded up a few things that have been on our radar all year. And yes, you should probably make that dinner reservation, too.
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The Gifts for Wives Shortlist
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Banana Republic
Everyday Silk Shirt
It’s easy to get distracted by all the excellent cashmere at Banana, but the brand knows its way around silk, too. This shirt is cut roomy and relaxed, with the sort of effortless drape that makes getting dressed easy.
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Coach
Empire Carryall 34
Coach’s Empire Carryall comes in a whole family of sizes, all cut from the brand’s soft glovetanned leather. It’s a beautiful bag on its own, but I’d suggest picking out a few charms to dangle from the handles to make it hers.






