Buying gifts for women can seem incredibly complicated for the average man. Even if you are married and you have been married for 20 years or more, buying a gift for the holidays can be complex. Guys that are in new relationships might be even more confused.
While you probably cannot go wrong with items like diamonds and sports cars, these are not practical gifts, and most of the time they are not appropriate. Some great gifts for women out there will not break the bank though.
Use our guide for 2015 to help you decide what to look for when you are doing your holiday shopping this year.
Wine
When it comes to holiday gifts, one of the best things you can buy for anybody on your list, male or female, is a good bottle of wine. While this might not seem like the most romantic gift of the season, the fact that you will be able to share it together can make a boring night into something magical.
Of course, you will need to make sure that the woman you are buying for really enjoys wine. You do not want to give a gift that seems more like it is for you than or the person you are buying for.
You are also going to want to make sure you pick a favorite variety. Not everybody that loves merlot also enjoys pinot noir or Malbec.
Another thing you might want to consider when you buy somebody wine, especially if you are shipping it, is including some excellent food and snacks with the wine you give. Most people want a snack when they have a glass of wine or serve it to company.
Jewelry
Jewelry might seem like a cliché gift for women, but if you buy interesting items, it does not have to be. In fact, jewelry is still one of the most relevant gifts you can buy a woman if she wears it on a regular basis.
Examples of interesting jewelry include Indian jewelry, Aztec inspired jewelry or Turkoman jewelry. The exact type that you pick is up to you, but look for something a little bit out of the ordinary for a truly special gift.
Make sure you buy a great gift box and get the jewelry wrapped if you are not particularly good at it. It is worth an extra few bucks for a spectacular gift this holiday season.