42 Gifts College Graduates Will Actually Treasure
Take it from someone who recently graduated college: The best part about the whole affair is the (well-deserved) gifts that come afterward.
Sure, holding your diploma for the first time fills you with a sense of pride — for a couple of minutes. But can it provide you a daily cup of (that's that me) espresso in the comfort of your own kitchen? Or fund an online shopping spree? I think not.
This fresh crop of new adults tends to be a finicky bunch (I can vouch for this), which means last-minute grad gift shopping can be quite tricky for family, friends, partners and situationships. Real talk: There'd be no better way to step into full-time adulting than with healthcare, paid rent or an all-expenses-paid vacation. But there are also more traditional (read: affordable) products that you're recent graduate will no doubt appreciate — from home goods for their first grownup apartment (cookware, candles, coffee machines and decor) to fun and practical work accessories (laptop bags, wireless earbuds, flats and planners) and wardrobe essentials.
Don't stress — below, we've compiled a Fashionista-approved gift list to suit all budgets, post-grad needs and young-person preferences. Happy shopping!
Fenty Beauty Eau de Parfum, $140, available here
Coach Ergo Bag in Crinkle Patent Coachtopia Leather with Bows All Over It, $295, available here
Bubble Morning Rays Brightening Eye Cream, $14, available here
Abercrombie & Fitch Classic Suiting Blazer, $120, available here
Boy Smells Sweet Pits Candle, $48, available here
Byredo Mojave Ghost, $225, available here
Cashmere Moon Jasmine Vanilla Whipped Body Cream, $30, available here
Dr. Jart Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Night Mask, $35, available here
Elemis Collagen Health Starter Discovery Kit, $59, available here
Etoile Skincare Holder, $75, available here
BonBonWhims Strawberry Girl Keychain, $32, available here
Laneige Icons to Go Set, $27, available here
Baggu Zip Duck Bag, $46, available here
Pattern Beauty The Blow Dryer, $189, available here
Etoile Skincare Holder, $75, available here
Papier Vegetable Medley Recipe Journal & Notebook Set, $62, available here
Marimekko Unikko Mini Manual, $70, available here
Everlane The ReNew Transit Backpack, $95, available here
Haus of Jewelry Cari Bracelet, $125, available here
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, $115, available here
RMS Beauty Kakadu Luxe Cream, $55, available here
SmoothSkin Pure Mini Lite, $149, available here
Starface Hydro Star Pimple Patches, $9, available here
Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, $250 $199, available here
Valfre Bruno Ceramic Tea Set, $52, available here
The Topicals Essentials, $56 $50, available here
Telfar Large Jacquard Duffle, $458, available here
Birkenstock Arizona Patent, $110, available here
Adina Eden Herringbone Bow Tie Drop Stud Earrings, $48, available here
Charles & Keith Huxley Metallic Accent Front Flap Wallet, $46, available here
Fossil Raquel Watch Ring Two-Hand Gold-Tone Stainless Steel, $130, available here
Good American Denim Open Jacket, $169 $101, available here
Nespresso Vertuo Pop + Spicy Red, $130, available here
Kinn Studio Maison Oval Locket Necklace, $490, available here
Madewell Alohas Oriana Leather Ballet Flats, $140 $98, available here
Beats Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, $150 $80, available here
Birdie Metallic Purple Personal Safety Alarm, $30, available here
Magic Bullet Blender, $50 $40, available here
Magic Bullet Blender, $50 $40, available here
Homesick Let's Toast Candle, $38, available here
Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh Book, $140, available here
Yogasleep White Noise Machine, $45, available here
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