The older a women gets the harder it seems to be to buy her a gift. At the ripe old age of 62 I know my family like me to give them hints, it seems to make it so much easier. Really we’re happy with almost anything. Although I don’t know if I’d be keen on getting some electrical appliance for my birthday … would you? So I came up with a list of some great gifts for women turning 60. I’d certainly be happy with any of them (and I’ve actually received some of them) but it’s always a good idea to understand as much as you can about the woman you’re buying for … you don’t want to offend or upset her!
So if you’re looking for a 60th birthday gift for her then read on. I’m sure you’ll find something she’ll really enjoy.
Handmade Jewellery
Seahorse Crystal Jewellery have some lovely collections of earrings, necklaces and bracelets to suit most tastes. These cute Kawaii style pieces really caught my eye. Or how about a chocolate themed bracelet or highland cow earrings? If she doesn’t like cute then these beautiful flower or heart necklaces could be a good choice.
Neon Signs
For ladies who love individual expression, custom Neon Signs, are a unique and creative furniture gift, which can perfectly match their very own style and taste. Choose her favourite words, patterns, or colours. Use inspiring mottos, warm family photos, dates or symbols with special significance to be displayed through custom Neon Signs, adding a touch of her own personality to decor.
Spa Day
There’s nothing better than being given a gift voucher for a spa day. Being able to relax by a pool, slip into a hot tub, have a delicious lunch and be pampered with a regenerating facial treatment or a full body massage is my idea of heaven. And if the gift giver can go along too then that’s even better. There are some great spa day packages out there. Check out some of the best spas in the UK for find one that suits her best.
Afternoon Tea
A homemade afternoon tea is a lovely gift idea for women turning 60 (or any age really lol). Put out your best table linen, tea cups, plates and cake stands, make (or buy) some delicious sandwiches, scones and cakes and invite her over for a cosy afternoon. Of course if you would prefer to take her out for afternoon tea there are some wonderful places you could book.
Bingo Daubers
Lots of women over 60 love to play a game of bingo. It’s fun and a great way to socialise with friends. So why not give her some really good Bingo Daubers to make her night even more fun. Choose from six different colours (or grab a pack of six). They even come in a glitter or scented version. And they’re not just for bingo … they are also good for arts & crafts. A truly versatile gift.
Jewellery
Jana Reinhardt has some beautiful jewellery made from 100% recycled materials and donates a percentage of their profits to animal charities. So if she’s an animal lover she may be delighted with one of Jana’s beautiful animal necklaces, rings or bracelets. Choose from small animals, large animals, birds or even sea creatures.
Enamel Pin Badges
Looking for something fun? These custom Enamel Pin Badges are perfect for expressing the fun side of life. Choose one that reflects her favourite TV show, hobbies or life experiences. A high-quality badge designed by you personally will become a precious gift that touches her heart and says you know her well.
Skincare Products
Oils of Life is a luxurious range of skincare products from The Body Shop, ideal for ageing skin. I use the Oils of Life Intensive Moisturiser every morning and adore the Vitamin E serum for my night-time skincare routine.
Why not add a Word Search Puzzle Book with a self-care theme … she can relax and get inspiration for her own selfcare activities.
Makeup Gift Set
While it’s not a good idea to buy foundation products for a woman (unless they’ve told you what they like), this Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Secrets set is something that will suit most women. The nude pink lip liner is soft and creamy, the matte lipstick soft and flattering, and the collagen lip bath or the jewel lip gloss are a gorgeous finishing touch.
Camera
Yes we can all take photos with our phones these days but an Instax Mini 11 will give her instant credit card size photos she can display and enjoy daily.
Photo Album
Why not buy her a stylish (or cutesy) photo album to go with the camera or maybe get the grandchildren to buy the album … they love to contribute. Photo albums full of memories make ideal coffee table books.
Personal Stylist
I recently stumbled across a personal stylist in my local area on instagram and thought what a fab idea! I’d love someone to have a look through my wardrobe and advise me on clothing that might suit my changing shape and greying hair. It’s not the cheapest of my gift ideas for women turning 60 but it’s something a lot of us would appreciate. Just do a search on Google or social media for ‘Personal Stylist’ to find one local and make sure you check out their reviews. They even go shopping with you. Actually I quite like this as a Christmas gift idea.
Theatre Tickets
There’s a huge array of performances to choose from at the theatre. From musicals to plays to stand-up comedy to dance performances from TV’s Strictly Come Dancing professionals, there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes. And if you don’t fancy buying her tickets to a West End show (or any professional show … they can get expensive), why not buy tickets for your local am dram group. We recently went to see a play at our local amateur theatre and were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed it.
Perfume
It does sound a bit cliche to buy her perfume but what if you bought her a designer fragrance subscription. With Scentful you can buy a 3 month or 12 month subscription and she’ll receive 2 x 5ml surprise designer perfumes each month. This gives a 30 day supply of perfume (4 – 5 sprays per day) and she gets to try perfumes she may not have thought of. Definitely one of my favourite gifts for women turning 60.
Handbag
Most women love a handbag and one of my most-loved gifts was a Vendula Cat Cafe handbag. Vendula does a whole range of cute and quirkly handbags in vegan leather and bright synthetics. They have a huge choice of shop front or boutique styles, just pick one that suits her tastes.
Travel Bag for Her Makeup
This Extra Large Travel Makeup Case is ideal for packing all the eye pallets, lipsticks and brushes etc she takes away with her. I have one of these myself and it makes packing so much easier.
Fitbit
I love my Fitbit Inspire 2. It’s great for helping me reach 10,000 steps per day as it prompts me to move every hour. Other features include 24/7 heart rate monitor, tools to track your sleep patterns. Plus the Fitbit Inspire 2 tracker unlocks a free 1-year Fitbit Premium trial complete with step-by-step fitness & nutrition programmes, personalised insights & motivation.
Kindle
Although I love physical books I seem to use my Kindle more and more. It’s so easy to store hundreds of books (without taking up space in your house ). Plus you can increase the size of the text on the screen … a definite advantage over a physical book. The Kindle Paperwhite has a glare free display making it perfect for reading in the garden or round the pool on holiday.
Ipad Cushion
How about the Kanrax Soft Cushioned Ipad/Tablet/Kindle Stand to make viewing more comfortable. Holding these gadgets really takes a toll on hands and wrists!
Coffee Machine
The stylish Bialetti Express 3-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker makes rich, authentic Italian coffee in minutes. And it looks fab. The “8-sided aluminium pot features a 3-part system that uses pressurised steam to push the boiling water up through the coffee grounds: a lower water chamber, a filter coffee basket and a top chamber for the brewed coffee.”
Coffee Gift Set
Or maybe she’d just prefer a selection of coffees from around the world. This Coffees of the World Gift Set from Whittard Chelsea would give her 9 individual boxes of ground coffee to try. Ideal for using with a cafetiere or the Bialetti coffee machine above.
A Nice Mug or Cup
Everyone loves a nice mug. It just makes the coffee taste better. There are a huge selection of mugs to choose from as little as £1. This set of glass coffee cups would make a lovely birthday present for a 60 year old woman.
Pamper Basket
It’s always good to receive a gift basket full of pampering goodies. You could easily make your own up with a selection of products you know she’ll love or alternatively you’ll find lots of Pamper Gift Baskets to choose from on Etsy
Pyjamas/Nightgown
Why not give her some PJ’s or nightgown that are just that little bit special. IDentity Lingerie have a beautiful range of silk pyjama sets and nightgowns in 9 different colours. You can read my review of their Pyjamas here. They also have some stylish full-length nightgowns in lace, satin and skill. A very classy gift.
Candles
Candles are always a popular gift choice. This 6 pack of organic scented candles in little owl pots look so cute and come in 6 different scents … Tropic Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Orange, Ginger, Cedar and Rosemary.
Bath Caddy
Remember the plastic bath caddies from the 70s? while they’ve had an upgrade to very stylish extendable bamboo bathtub boards that have space for a glass of wine, a candle or your phone plus a stand to rest an ipad on. Sounds good to me.
Bath Pillow
And to go with the bath caddy how about this luxury bath pillow to support her head, neck, shoulders and back. She’ll never want to get out of the bath.
Bath Bombs
How about some divinely scented bath bombs from Lush. Select the individual bath bombs yourself or go for a ready made gift set.
Cocktail Hamper with Menu
Make up a cocktail hamper for her. Does she have a favourite spirit? Research some cocktails that she can make with it, create a menu or 3 or 4 and put the spirit plus everything else that goes into them in a gift basket. I’m sure she’ll let you sample some with her.
Hamper
Maybe she’d prefer a food hamper. You could get a really luxury hamper from Fortnum & Mason packed full of delicious goodies or just browse their range for ideas and go and make up your own food hamper for her.
Gift Card
If you’re really stuck for ideas then a gift card is a very welcome gift for most women. The Gift Card Centre has gift cards for every occasion and category you can think of. I know it can feel a bit impersonal but it’s sometimes fun to choose your own gift.
Adventure Experience
Just because a woman turns 60 doesn’t mean she’s given up on adventure. How about an indoor skydiving experience, a tree top challenge or stand-up paddle boarding? Red Letter Days have lots of different experiences to choose from. Note: You really need to check if this is something she’d like first!
Stationery
Does she like to handwrite letters or maybe she has a penpal? A beautiful pen makes an ideal gift. For an extra touch of personalization, consider a custom-engraved pen. Custom Pens will elevate the gift even further. Engrave her initials or a special message onto the elegant barrel, and you’ll transform a simple pen into a cherished keepsake that infuses her writing experience with a touch of sophistication and timeless elegance.
Add this lovely set of writing paper and envelopes to make it a gift she’ll treasure.
Journal
Journalling has become very popular recently. This stunning PU leather blank journal would inspire anyone to start writing.
Planner
The Clever Fox Planner went down a treat with me when I got it for my birthday. As well as being a diary it has weekly and monthly planners plus sections for monthly reviews. It doesn’t just have to be for work purposes … it would work well for personal life too.
Magazine Subscription
I love relaxing with a cuppa and flicking through a magazine. A 12 month magazine subscription makes an ideal gift for a woman turning 60. There are magazines to suit anyone, from Psychologies to Amateur Photographer to Platinum (my favourite). And all delivered to her door monthly. If you like the idea of a subscription gift you can find more here.
Family (or friends) Photo Shoot
Getting together with family or close friends for a group photo shoot can be lots of fun. Although my kids thought this photo was ‘cheesy’, I absolutely love it. Search Google or social media for a local photographer who does it and buy a gift voucher to give her.
Essential Oils
Neal’s Yard Remedies has a lovely selection of essential oils for well-being or making your home smell gorgeous. They can also be added to the bath or homemade products. You can find out which oils are good for what on their Explaining Essential Oils page.
Essential Oils Diffuser
If you want to make up an essential oils gift basket then adding an Essential Oils Diffuser is essential. The stylish Maya Diffuser will diffuse the beautiful oils in your gift basket with a warm white light and an auto shut-off function. You can move it from room to room to give you a soothing ambience anywhere you want.
Essential Oils Bracelet
Staying with the essential oils theme this tree of life aromatherapy bracelet is beautiful. It has a leather band and comes with 8 coloured felt pads on which you pop a drop of essential oil. The essential oil diffuser bracelet will help boost her mood wherever she goes.
Massager
A deep tissue handheld muscle massager is fab for relieving muscle soreness and improving flexibility. This one comes with 6 different shaped massage heads to relax you from head to toe. Sounds divine.
Books
The Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration, and Advice from Women over 50 book is a lovely gift idea for a woman’s 60th birthday. The book shares stories from an Olympic athlete and a NASA team member to award-winning artists, activists, writers, and filmmakers, from women in their fifties to centenarians. Definitely a gift to inspire her.
Yoga Classes
Practising yoga can ‘boost energy, enhance circulation, and improve flexibility and mobility’. Sounds like just the thing we need as we move into our 60s. Yoga Anytime give unlimited access to over 3,000 yoga and meditation videos. Sign her up for a free 14 day trial and offer to pay for her first month, six months or even a year.
A Cosy Throw
This beautiful teal fleece Jacquard weave throw looks very stylish as well as cosy. It also comes in 9 other colours. If you’re looking for more cosy gift ideas then read my Hygge Gift Guide.
Escape Room
For a 60th birthday present that’s a little bit different take her to an Escape Room! The Crystal Maze Experience in Manchester looks really interesting. With the Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic zones to collect crystals in you’ll need teamwork and determination to get through them. It’s a birthday gift for the whole family … or a group of friends. If you want somewhere more local then just do an internet search for escape rooms in your area.
Game Console
The number of gamers over 55 is rising and studies have suggested that as well as entertainment gaming can also help improve short-term memory. Why not buy her a Nintendo Switch console. With games from Tetris to Animal Crossing it could open up a whole new hobby for her.
A Jar of 12 ‘Dates’ is one my top gift ideas for women turning 60
I love this idea. It’s a great gift for a 60th birthday from anyone. The idea is to fill a jar with slips of paper that have a different date on each one. The reciever selects one each month (or week) and the giver agrees to go on that date with her. Dates could be anything from a trip to the local shopping centre to a meal out to a drive to the coast. They don’t have to be elaborate, it’s the spending time with her that counts.
Heritage membership
Does she love visiting castles and historic landmarks? An annual membership to English Heritage might be just the thing. With unlimited access to over 400 historic places and free or reduced price entry to hundres of events she need never be bored again.
Cookbook
It’s good to try new recipes out so a cookbook could be a great 60th birthday gift. There’s a huge range to choose from. The Air-Fryer cookbook looks very interesting and who wouldn’t want The Great British Bake Off: Everyday cookbook?! Take some time and find the right one for her.
Reading Journal
If she loves reading then she might really welcome this Clever Fox Reading Journal. It contains book review pages, reading lists, books to read lists and reading trackers as well as some cute little stickers to go with it
Chocolate
You can’t have a gift guide without including chocolate. The Ultimate Chocolate Collection from Lily O’Brien’s is delicious. Containing 48 mouth-watering chocolates including flavours such as sticky toffee, lemon meringue pie and praline perfection she’ll love you forever … and she might even share them.
Hammock
How about something just a little bit different … a hammock! This beautiful hammock with stand from Tropilex is not only comfortable and relaxing it will look great in the garden during the summer and she can use it indoor during the winter. A very comfortable gift.
Luxear Cooling Blanket & Pillowcases
This beautifully soft and silky cooling blanket and matching pillowcases will go down a treat with most women over 60. Those hot summer nights can be unbearable, making it really difficult to get a good night’s sleep. With Dantec’s cooling blanket and Luxear’s cooling pillowcases she can stay cool all night and wake refreshed and ready for the day. I can honestly say they really do keep you cool and feel wonderful against the skin.
