15 Gift Ideas for the Well-Dressed Woman

These lightweight gunmetal leather sneakers ($150) are heaven for the feet. The ultra-precise design is polished enough for wearing with formal clothes, or for adding sparkle to sweats (hello, holiday travel). But the performance qualities actually make them wearable during work outs. And don’t worry if they get muddy on a hike—you can rinse them with a little water and they'll look like new.

Made in Taroudant, Morocco by ex-pat decorator François Gilles, these totes ($100), made partially of recycled plastic, add flair when taking a spin to the market. (Never slouch on chic.) This pink “lace” version was snapped up by Danish supermodel Helena Christensen last week.

This emerging brand from Korea is suddenly the name on tastemakers’ lips—and eyes—having recently collaborated with of-the-moment designers Hood by Air, Tome, and Opening Ceremony. We love these totally flat (metal and acetate) specs ($260), and their retro-future glamour.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s just got spiked. Cool-girl favorite Eddie Borgo collaborated with the timeless American brand on a capsule collection. This draped-effect ear cuff ($600) is classical with an edge. The shapely cuff is 18k gold, and a dangling freshwater pearl keeps things kinetic.

Parisian jeweler Annelise Michelson has fashion bloggers (like Manrepller) and insiders delirious with her high wattage, raw and ultra cool creations. These bracelets ($81 each) from her Wire Collection will adorn any wrist with edge.

This line of hand-smocked, embroidered dresses, blouses, bloomers, and bralettes is like a manifest dream. Every woman wants to look wild and whimsical sometimes—especially on a beach getaway. This frilled hem dress with blouson sleeves ($309) has a tasseled drawstring neckline to wear at the neck or over the shoulders (for even more romance).

Turn any sandals into dance-party-ready glitter machines. (Socks-under-sandals is the latest. Stylish recipient will know this.) Made in Japan, these chaussettes ($41) are the love child of Indie super star designers Rachel Comey and Hansel from Basel.

This Proustian line of scents and candles will fill out the aesthetic universe (smells must be beautiful too) of any taste-crazed bon vivant. The “portable fireplace” ($64) is perfect for harkening the olfactory notes of the winter season, with heart notes of smoke, oak ash, and cedar—and top notes of dwarf pine, naturally. Pull out the Dostoevsky and get cozy.

This new female-founded workwear brand is dedicated to making officewear cool and functional. This mens-y plaid peaked lapel vest ($298) works as a deconstructed suit over a turtleneck. Or work it with jeans, a t-shirt, and heels for “I got this” confidence in a meeting. The bonded media pocket inside lets her carry around an iPhone and lipgloss without overstuffing her pants.

These knitted flats with thin, sneaker-like soles are like yoga pants for your feet, but the effect is pure elegance. The perfect ballet flat (in either captoe shown, $125, or point, $145) for running errands in jeans, dashing to yoga, rushing to a meeting in a suit, or painting the town red. The 3D knit uppers are made from a material derived from recycled water bottles. The shoes are machine-washable. Done.

Monogram this utilitarian key tag ($15) for narcissists... Or choose a phrase to express the essential in a high maintenance cubicle mate. From the design collective Various Projects.

A smart pen and paper ensemble is a must for board meetings. But this one truly is smart—in the connected-to-your-phone sense of the word. Montblanc's notebook tracks your penstrokes, and every word (or doodle) is transferred to an app on your phone. Keep digital copies of all your important thoughts. The silly ones too. And yes, the pen is a real Montblanc. $725

Casual Friday has never looked so sharp. Sure, we may be biased, but we think a WIRED T-shirt subscription makes an excellent gift. Some of the designs nod to famous WIRED magazine covers, and others wink at pop culture (like the Pied Piper design). Either way, the stylish woman in your life will always be the envy of the office. Shirts are delivered four times a year, so your loved one will get a new design every three months. $100