Which gifts for girlfriends to avoid:

The latest bestselling book. She probably has a list of books she wants to read. Find out what’s on it.

Heart-shaped jewelry. Pam from The Office said this, and it’s widely true. Most women don’t buy it for themselves.

Any clothing with a loud or busy print, unless she’s specified otherwise. Stick to solid, wearable colors.

Where to buy a good gift for your girlfriend:

Burga. It has stylish, functional tech cases with cool designs and accessories.

Quince. Here you can find affordable cashmere gifts and leather goods for under $50. See our favorites in our full Quince review.

Coach. The Tabby 20 and Brooklyn 39 are among its most popular bags. See more in our guide to the best Coach gifts.

What are good Christmas gifts for girlfriends?

An advent calendar. Give her an advent calendar before December 1 so she can unwrap something each day leading up to Christmas.

Small, everyday jewelry. Note whether she wears more gold or silver and choose a simple, wearable design. See our guide to the best jewelry brands.

A framed photo of you both. Free an image from your camera roll and make it tangible. You can also create a montage using a digital picture frame.