Gift Guide
Christmas Gift Ideas for Mum, Mother-in-Law and Grandma
The easy way to get it right: let her choose, and make it feel personal.
Buying clothing for the women in your family, from mum and grandma to sisters and aunties, is a risk. Sizes, colours and style are personal, and they are often too polite to say when something isn’t right. For most of the women we dress, a gift card is the better gift, because they can choose something they will actually wear.
A gift card can feel impersonal if it arrives without thought, so this guide is about giving one well. We also include a few ready-to-wear ideas for when you want to give something to unwrap.
Why a gift card works
It takes the risk out of size, colour and style
- No sizing worries. Sizes vary between brands and shapes, and fit is very personal.
- She chooses what suits her life. A dress for a summer wedding, a pant for travel or a top for everyday are very different gifts.
- It avoids returns. Nothing to exchange, and nothing sitting unworn in the wardrobe.
- It works for anyone. Mum, a mother-in-law you don’t know well, a sister who is hard to buy for, an aunty, or a grandma with a full wardrobe.
Many women hold off buying something for themselves. A gift card gives permission to treat themselves.
Giving it well
Make a gift card feel personal
- Add a handwritten note. Say why you chose it, and what you hope she will buy: ‘for the cruise you’ve been planning’ or ‘for a new dress for the wedding’.
- Match it to something coming up. A holiday, a wedding, a milestone birthday or a summer of lunches gives the gift a purpose.
- Offer to go with her. A day shopping and lunch together can be the best part of the gift.
- Pair it with something small to open on the day, such as a bag, a book or a favourite treat.
- Present it nicely. A gift card in a card with a ribbon feels more like a gift.
See our gift voucher page for the available options and how a voucher is delivered.
How much to give
Think about what you want it to cover
Rather than picking a number, think about what you would like her to be able to buy: a top and pant, a dress for a special occasion, or a whole outfit. Our product pages show current prices, so you can match the gift to the pieces she might choose.
If you’re sharing the gift with family, a combined gift card can cover something she would not buy for herself.
For mum, mother-in-law and grandma
A few thoughts for each of them
- Mum: she often puts everyone else first. Pair a gift card with a note saying it is just for her.
- Your mother-in-law: a gift card avoids guessing her taste and keeps the choice with her.
- Grandma: comfort matters most. Let her choose easy pull-on pants, soft fabrics and shapes that are simple to wear.
- Your sister: you probably know her taste better than anyone, but sizes and fit are still personal. A gift card with a note about a trip, a party or a catch-up lunch together makes it feel chosen.
- Your aunty: a favourite aunty often has a full life and a full wardrobe. A gift card lets her pick something for a special occasion or a holiday, without you having to guess.
If you’d like to give something to open
A few ready-to-wear ideas
Our range is mainly clothing, so these are pieces that suit a gift. Sizing is the risk, so use a gift card if you’re not sure. Several pieces are down to one or two units per size, so check the product page before you buy.
Both bags are on final sale and cannot be returned, so a gift card is the safer choice if you’re not sure.
Sybilla Bag in Black, Desigual$93.99 
Kahlo Mayari Ma Bag in Tutti Fruti, Desigual$117.99 
Travel T in Maché, Mela Purdie$265 
Nomad Pant in Microprene, Mela Purdie$240 
Digital Printed T-Shirt in Indian Vibes, Orientique$69 
Easy Fit Dress in French Restaurant, Orientique$99 
Ceylon Midi Dress, Loobie's Story$429 
Plaza Dress in Navy, Mela Purdie$335
Getting the size right
If you do buy clothing
- Check a garment she wears often. Compare the label with our sizing chart, as sizes vary between brands.
- Ask someone close to her. A sister, daughter or friend often knows.
- Go a little looser. Relaxed shapes and elastic waists are more forgiving.
- Keep the receipt and check our returns and exchange policy.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a mother-in-law?
A gift card is a safe, thoughtful choice. It lets her pick her own size, colour and style.
What can I buy for a grandma who has everything?
A gift card, with a note suggesting a treat for herself, or an easy pull-on piece if you know her size.
What is a good gift for a sister or an aunty?
A gift card is a safe, thoughtful choice for both. Add a note about something coming up, such as a trip, a wedding or a birthday, and offer to shop or have lunch together.
Is a gift card too impersonal?
Not if you give it well. A handwritten note, a purpose such as a holiday or wedding, and an offer to shop together make it personal.
What if I don’t know her size?
Choose a gift card so she can pick her own size and style.
Can the gift be exchanged?
See our returns and exchange policy. Sale items marked final sale may not be returnable.
Give a gift card, and let her choose.
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