If you thought picking out gifts for kids was tricky, try shopping for a teenager. No longer a child, yet not fully an adult, teens fall into their own distinct category, making searching for the perfect present an especially difficult challenge. They’re too old for toys but are a tad too young for ultra-luxurious duds—plus it’s hard to nail down exactly what they want because it feels like they lose interest in things with a snap of a finger. Fret not, though, because we scoured the internet for 35 of the best gifts that are sure to wow anyone and all those hard-to-impress teens in your life. From cool tech to stylish monogrammed goodies, there’s something on this list for everyone.
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For the Gamer
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch™ with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con™
2
Polaroid Camera
Fujifilm
Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera
3
Top-Rated Drones
DEERC
DEERC D20 Mini Drone for Kids with 720P HD FPV Camera Remote Control Toys Gifts for Boys Girls with Altitude Hold, Headless Mode, One Key Start Speed Adjustment, 3D Flips 2 Batteries, Silver
4
Comfy Slippers
Ugg
Classic Slipper II
5
Beauty Fridge
Chefman
Portable Mirrored Personal Fridge 4 Liter Mini Refrigerator, Skin Care, Makeup Storage, Beauty, Serums and Face Masks, Small for Desktop Or Travel, Cool & Heat, Cosmetic Application, Pink
6
For the Potterhead
Williams Sonoma
HARRY POTTER™ Cookie Cutter Set
7
Floral School Notebooks
Rifle Paper Co.
Stitched Notebook Set
8
Personalized Necklace
Kate Spade
Initial Pendant
9
Monogrammed Jewelry Box
Mark and Graham
Small Travel Jewelry Case, Printed
10
Tasty Cupcakes
Baked by Melissa
Latest & Greatest Cupcakes
11
Portable Speaker
Ultimate Ears
WONDERBOOM EXC Waterproof Super Portable Bluetooth Speaker – IPX7 Waterproof – 10-Hour Battery Life
12
Crossbody Phone Case
Bandolier
Adjustable Crossbody Bandolier in Silver/Silver
13
Colorful Varnish Set
Olive and June
Navy Sunset Ombré
14
Virtual Reality Device
Meta Quest
Meta Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset
15
Buzzy Hair Tool
Shark
Shark FlexStyle™ Air Drying & Styling System, Powerful Hair Blow Dryer and Multi-Styler, Auto-Wrap curlers, 2 Brushes, Concentrator
16
For Young Gamers
Uncommon Goods
Create Your Own Video Game Set
17
Self-Care Staple
Herbivore Botanicals
Coco Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub
18
DIY Jewelry
ROXANNE ASSOULIN
Candy DIY Cord, Enamel and Gold-Tone Necklace Kit
19
Sleek Headphones
Beats
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
20
For the Tennis Fan
Pottery Barn Teen
Tennis Wall Game
21
Classic Sweater
Polo Ralph Lauren
The Iconic Flag Sweater
22
DIY Bubble Tea Kit
Uncommon Goods
Bubble Tea Kit
23
Cute Pajamas
Roller Rabbit
X Kerri Rosenthal Starry Starry Love Polo Pajama Set
24
For the Star Wars Fan
Lego
R2-D2
25
Makeup Set
Glossier
The Makeup Set
26
Smart Watch
Apple
Apple Watch Series 8
27
Everyday Earrings
Missoma
Gemstone Huggies
28
Classic Sunglasses
Ray-Ban
Aviator Sunglasses
29
Bright Purse
Kurt Geiger
Kensington Chain Wallet
30
Comfy Loungewear
Eberjey
Henry TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set
31
Charmed Phone Strap
ELIOU
Zinia Gold-Tone, Pearl and Bead Phone Strap
32
Stylish Duffle Bag
Herschel Supply Co.
Herschel Supply Co. Duffle Bag
33
For the Bookworm
Penguin Classics
Jane Austen: The Complete Works 7-Book Boxed Set
34
Timeless Kicks
Vans
Vans Old Skool Sneaker
35
Adult Coloring Book
Laurence King Publishing
Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book for Adults
Sophie Dweck
Sophie Dweck is the associate shopping editor for Town & Country, where she covers beauty, fashion, home and decor, and more.
