The Best Gifts for Mom That Will Make Her Proud

All the breezy linen, lavish skincare, and life-enhancing tech that she deserves.

May 3, 2023

51 Best Gifts for Mom in 2023 Gift Ideas for Moms of All Kinds

It's tough work honing in on the best gifts for mom (and mother figures of all kinds). They're perennial overachievers, which can make it tough to nail down the one gift that will suit her varied, yet highly specific, needs. But most moms can be defined by one thing: their impeccable taste. So when shopping for the moms in your life for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, the holidays, or beyond, consider polished spinoffs of all their favorite essentials—from linen to serums to ceramics. For all your streamlined (and not totally flustered, last-minute) shopping purposes, this handcrafted, artisanal gift guide focuses on delights big and small, as well as some more practical, perhaps even useful gifts for mom—like gift sets that nod to her cravings and craft preferences, quality of life enhancements in the form of tech gadgets, plus comfy layers that can help her get the pampering and abundant care that she so deserves. Now go forth and claim your position as her favorite child with one (or many) of these, the best gifts for mom.

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1/51
'The Artistry of Flowers,' by María Gabriela Salazar
This new ode to flower composition, presented with one of those bouquets that invites you to DIY your own arrangement, and you've secured one slam-dunk Mother's Day gift.
$36 at Amazon
2/51
UrbanStems The Peony
A well-trodden idea, but one that never really loses its charm. We've also got a special deal on Urbanstems flowers just for GQ readers this month: Take 20% off with the code “GQ20.”
~~$88~~ $70 at UrbanStems
3/51
Away Insider packing cubes set
Extra high-vis for helping her retrieve her essentials from within the depths of her well-stocked carry-on.
$55 at Away
4/51
Miansai Piper link puff bracelet
Don't miss the boat on scooping some mariner-inspired wrist candy in time for Mother's Day.
$115 at Miansai

5/51
Lululemon Align high-rise flared pants
Ahem, the flare that her loungewear collection really needs.
$118 at Lululemon
6/51
Theragun TheraFace Pro device
A thoughtful gift that helps banish TMJ jaw pain, crow's feet, and any unpredictable blemishes that pop up overnight.
$399 at Theragun
7/51
Coop maternity pillow
She doesn’t have to be a new mom or mom-to-be to appreciate the merits of a giant squishy C-curve pillow. Think of it as a built-in big spoon.
~~$99~~ $85 at Coop

8/51
Gucci interlocking G sandal
The extra luxe leather sandals that will have all her summer Birkenstocks quaking.
$1,050 at Gucci
9/51
Schoolhouse enamelware pitcher
She'll still appreciate it, even if your only contribution to setting the table is plopping a new jug down.
$64 at Schoolhouse
10/51
Loretta Caponi nightdress
Because she was never really a PJ separates kinda mom anyways.
$710 at Net-a-Porter

11/51
Greys Sherpa Fleece Slipper Mule
You know what moms love more than slippers? Nothing—except, perhaps, a thoughtful gift from their loved ones. Give her tattered house shoes the luxe upgrade they deserve.
~~$98~~ $39 at Huckberry
12/51
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 speaker
Looks like a picnic basket, expertly maximizes sound, and even charges up her phone.
$1,099 at Bang & Olufsen
13/51
Chanel round sunglasses with chain
Big Iris Apfel energy, plus a built-in eyeglass chain so she'll never have to misplace her favorite pair of sunnies (again).
$1,375 at Chanel

14/51
Esker aromatic shower steamer set
So she can breathe out stress, anxiety, and all the looming deadlines in her iCal, and breathe in palo santo, eucalyptus, and lavender.
$65 at Esker
15/51
Heather Taylor Home mini gingham bathrobe
Add some menswear lapels to her brunch-ready robe.
$155 at Heather Taylor Home
16/51
Nisolo Huarache Sandal
Because few things will look better with the sick new robe you bought her than a pair of hand-woven leather sandals.
$138 at Nisolo

17/51
Mejuri jewelry box
A great-looking jewelry box for all of her treasures and tiny keepsakes that also makes for a winning personalized gift if you throw a monogram on there.
$148 at Mejuri
18/51
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
Smells so damn good your old man might have to swipe it from her bureau, too.
$325 at Nordstrom
19/51
Parachute Cloud Cotton bath wrap
The woman who spends a full hour post-shower putting on creams, drying her hair, and otherwise luxuriating deserves a summery towel wrap that’ll make every day feel like a spa day.
$69 at Parachute

20/51
Marcato stainless steel pasta machine
Her ticket to hand-cranked pasta, just like grandma used to make it.
$74 at Amazon
21/51
Everlane linen workwear dress
The type of relaxed, but effortless dress that you can throw on half asleep, walk out the door, and feel like you've embarked on vacation.
$110 at Everlane
22/51
Augustinus Bader the eye cream
There are very few occasions that call for a luxe $220 eye cream, but for Mother's Day it feels just right.
$220 at Nordstrom

23/51
Our Place cast iron pan
Somehow, the Always Pan looks even sleeker in cast iron.
$155 at Our Place
24/51
Coach Field Tote 40
Give her signature big, bottomless bag a little hint of cool with a black denim exterior.
$550 at Coach
25/51
J.Crew Odette lady jacket
The suburban Jackie Onassis starter pack includes at least one of these sublimely tailored sweater jackets.
$178 at J.Crew

26/51
Malaika Matisse pasta bowl
High-quality ceramics are never a bad idea for the person who lives to entertain (or just to eat good food).
$77 at Goodee
27/51
Bearaby velvet napper weighted blanket
We think she's ready to move up a weight class with her throw blanket game.
$269 at Bearaby
28/51
Nike Vomero 16 Premium road running shoes
Whether she's prepping for a marathon or simply pounding the pavement for fun, these watercolor-esque trainers are a great gift that will help the miles fly by and keep her feet well-ventilated.
$160 at Nike

29/51
Kate McLeod daily stone
A lightly herbaceous moisturizer that practically melts on your body, for the mom who delights in self-care rituals.
$45 at Sephora
30/51
Renpho shiatsu foot massager machine
Hurts so good.
~~$200~~ $100 at Amazon
31/51
Ghia hazelnut spread
For the mom who's nuts about Nutella, but not so sweet on sugar, here's a toned-down alternative.
$32 at Ghia

32/51
Cuyana washable silk wide-leg cropped pants
A pair of pants that ticks off many practical boxes all at once: wide-leg, cropped, elastic waist, and most importantly washable silk. The Mother's Day trump card does exist.
$198 at Cuyana
33/51
Frame pilates reformer
Go in with the whole family on this GQ Fitness Award-winning pilates reformer: It's a worthwhile splurge that will save mom a ton of money on studio packages, plus help her get in workouts without ever leaving the house.
$3,999 at Frame
34/51
Vyrao witchy large candle
90 hours of rosy, spicy enchantment.
$220 at Violet Grey

35/51
Bala The Weight Kit
A banger of a wellness idea for the mom who’s on the RBG workout program now.
$312 at Bala
36/51
Alex Mill mini cable shell
Like her favorite tank top moved to Rhode Island and got a fancy corporate job. The classic crewneck cut means she can layer it with ease, and the alpaca wool will keep her cozy in an air-conditioned environment.
$135 at Alex Mill
37/51
Seasons diffuser
Serenity now, courtesy of one seriously attractive and blessedly portable essential oil diffuser that we anointed with a GQ Sleep Award this year.
$120 at SSENSE

38/51
Maison Balzac cocktail napkins
An easy conversation starter for her next splashy dinner party.
$85 at Coming Soon New York
39/51
CB2 scrunch table lamp
Something elegant to shed light on her latest paperback.
$169 at CB2
40/51
Arber indoor kit
The perfect gift for your green thumb of a mom will ensure that the only living things not thriving in the house will be the spider mites attacking her plants.
$84 at Arber

41/51
Classiky sewing box
Help mom compartmentalize (her sewing gear, at least).
$265 at Nalata Nalata
42/51
Outdoor Voices Volley dress
Tennis Mom's serving up only premium fits on the court, and this one's got all the compression she loves plus built-in shorts with pockets to sell her on the practical details.
$108 at Outdoor Voices
43/51
Papier bake and grill recipe journal
Selfishly, an actual spot for her to jot down her "just eyeball it" culinary masterpieces will help you replicate them down the line.
$35 at Papier

44/51
Klur stellar restoration retinol serum
It's one way to ensure she's taking her vitamins.
$110 at Credo
45/51
Coway Airmega 150 air purifier
When the Claritin's just not cutting it.
$190 at Nordstrom
46/51
Joy Resolve barisieur tea and coffee machine
The best wake-up call is a fresh cup of coffee, and this maker brews it while she's still in bed.
$445 at SSENSE

47/51
Mutha body glow up set
All the body hydration a mutha (or mother-in-law) needs, in one pampering gift set that includes a lotion, oil, serum, and brush. As a bonus, 5% of sales goes to midwife and nurse education programs where maternal mortality rates are the highest.
$250 at Mutha
48/51
Puebco brass tablet stand
Make it easier for her to flip through her favorite tomes (or prop up her phone for FaceTimes with the grandkids).
$58 at KonMari
49/51
Judy The Mover Max
An emergency kit for the Cool Mom.
$195 at Judy

50/51
Jasper Hill Farm cheese tasting box
$160 says this gift "for mom" won't last very long.
$160 at Food 52
51/51
Tenoverten The Mother's Day Gift Set
Everything she needs for a lightning fast mani, wrapped up in a stylish corduroy bag.
$78 at TenoverTen

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'The Artistry of Flowers,' by María Gabriela Salazar

UrbanStems The Peony

Away Insider packing cubes set

Miansai Piper link puff bracelet

Lululemon Align high-rise flared pants

Theragun TheraFace Pro device

Coop maternity pillow

Gucci interlocking G sandal

Schoolhouse enamelware pitcher

Loretta Caponi nightdress

Greys Sherpa Fleece Slipper Mule

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 speaker

Chanel round sunglasses with chain

Esker aromatic shower steamer set

Heather Taylor Home mini gingham bathrobe

Nisolo Huarache Sandal

Mejuri jewelry box

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

Parachute Cloud Cotton bath wrap

Marcato stainless steel pasta machine

Everlane linen workwear dress

Augustinus Bader the eye cream

Our Place cast iron pan

Coach Field Tote 40

J.Crew Odette lady jacket

Malaika Matisse pasta bowl

Bearaby velvet napper weighted blanket

Nike Vomero 16 Premium road running shoes

Kate McLeod daily stone

Renpho shiatsu foot massager machine

Ghia hazelnut spread

Cuyana washable silk wide-leg cropped pants

Frame pilates reformer

Vyrao witchy large candle

Bala The Weight Kit

Alex Mill mini cable shell

Seasons diffuser

Maison Balzac cocktail napkins

CB2 scrunch table lamp

Arber indoor kit

Classiky sewing box

Outdoor Voices Volley dress

Papier bake and grill recipe journal

Klur stellar restoration retinol serum

Coway Airmega 150 air purifier

Joy Resolve barisieur tea and coffee machine

Mutha body glow up set

Puebco brass tablet stand

Judy The Mover Max

Jasper Hill Farm cheese tasting box

Tenoverten The Mother's Day Gift Set

GQ COUPONS