Gift for Mid 20 something

[LuciferRising]

Have a new relative to buy for. I would say style is indie, band, slightly emo, not quite goth. Would any of these work do you think?

www.next.co.uk/style/st284785/c15404#c15404

www.next.co.uk/style/st328075/c84502#c84502

www.next.co.uk/style/st314450/c37392#c37392

I don't really like any of them that much.

Regardless, I would avoid buying clothes for someone - even if you know them very well and have the best intentions, it's so easy to get it wrong and ends up being a waste of money or an awkward chat.

First one. My DD is similar to your description and would like that I think rushes off to buy it

Seen her in Vans, Adidas, Guns and Roses, black goth tops, checked shirts, Hoodies. No idea what to buy otherwise!

It's a nice shirts and both DD 11 and I would wear it.

My DD is a bit older now so I may be out of touch. If you want to buy clothes, perhaps try Urban Outfitters, they have loads of graphic tees etc. Is there a local independent place you could try? There’s one near us that is really popular, does limited edition tee shirts etc.

To be honest if you and your 11 year old would wear it, I doubt she would...

Clothing it risky for that age group, I think. It sounds like she has her own style. How about a voucher for Urban Outfitters/ Berschka/ H&M or for somewhere where she can buy her own make up?

Hard agree with this first point.

However, I hate to seem like a misery guts on this thread, but depending on what you know about her shopping even a voucher for these shops is risky. A lot of young people are strongly into slow fashion - buying very infrequently, buying second-hand, buying from specific stores that meet their specific ethical criteria....

If I'm struggling for something to buy I normally try and go for something consumable. Nice hair mask, good chocolates, bottle of rum, candle... something that will very likely be used.

Well, she's generally a skinny jeans and t shirt, top, hoodie, shirt type person. Not overly out there. And some of the stuff like the 90s grudge style worn in the 90s. Vans and Adidas surely a household staple?

Vouchers are out. £50. Candles too impersonal. Likes nature and animals. Camper van. Down to earth. Did think rucksack.

And she'll be here Christmas eve /day!

As a 26 year old, I'm afraid I have to disagree with Vans and Adidas being household staples.

Her style seems very different to mine, but even if it was similar, I would avoid buying clothes.

I agree with PP, vouchers are the way to go. Big department stores such as: John Lewis, Selfridges or M&S are good options because people can choose if they want makeup/clothes/food etc.

Is there anything else she likes? Does she like hot beverages or does she wear jewellery? Perfume maybe? Or bath/skincare?

I’m mid 20s, used to like the emo vibe when I was a teen. I’d wear the 1st one. Definitely not the 2nd. Maybe the 3rd link, depends. I would definitely look at H&M Divided if she’s an alternative skinny jean type.

Just read your updates. Maybe a vans hoodie? You can get them at discount prices if you look