There’s an art to giving a good gift to someone who’s been a mother to you, whether that’s your actual mom, grandmother, or the person who’s always looked out for you. And it has precious little to do with how much you spend. They say what goes around comes around, and when the occasion comes to buy her something special, there’s not better time to return a little of the favor. To that end, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for mom, from modest indulgences to proper splurges, all chosen with an eye toward good taste, a little surprise, and the small triumph of getting it just right.
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AYR
The High Sweater
I have an AYR sweater in this very fabric, and I’ve been wearing the hell out of it lately. It’s extraordinarily soft, with a bouncy, bouclé-like texture that you really have to feel to appreciate. The High has all that going for it, plus a cropped fit and a prim, high-set collar.
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Gap
x Victoria Beckham Organic Cotton Tuxedo Shirt
We’re firm believers that a good tuxedo is one you’d wear any old day. Which is why we’re digging this casual cotton tuxedo shirt from Gap’s collaboration with Victoria Beckham. It’s awfully chic, and a reason for her to get “dressed up” with nowhere special to go.







