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With Virgos, the devil’s in the details.
Finding the perfect gift for the perfectionists of the Zodiac may seem daunting, but Virgo is actually one of the easiest signs to shop for: their natural meticulousness and impeccable taste mean that they appreciate practical gifts that demonstrate you’ve paid attention to what’s really important to them. From elevated basics they’ll reach for every day to items to help them build new daily rituals, Virgos love gifts that they can integrate into their everyday routines.
A note of caution: practical doesn’t mean boring, or generic. Virgos notice everything, and they’ll be able to tell if you’re coasting. Usefulness, craftsmanship, and thoughtfulness are the 3 keys when shopping for a Virgo. They may seem like they don’t need or want a lot of fanfare on their birthday, but Virgos deeply appreciate thoughtful gestures. As some of the best listeners in the Zodiac, they value gestures that let them know you’ve been paying attention to them too.
If the Virgo in your life has miraculously resisted the urge to create a meticulously curated wishlist this year, be the mind-reading gift giver of their dreams with our list of 12 essential gifts for Virgos.
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Elevated Basics
My go-to Virgo gift is an elevated apparel basic: something they’ll use often, that’s a little bit of a splurge. My love for Buck Mason button downs is well-documented. I wear them at least 5 days a week and am (unsurprisingly) wearing one as I type. Virgos will appreciate the attention to detail in the Buck Mason California Oxford BD Shift in Brooke Stripe ($148), from the well-tailored silhouette to Buck Mason’s signature high quality cotton/tencel blend fabric. Button downs make the perfect unisex gift, a staple that your Virgo will reach for every day.
Babú Milano’s Vernice Mary Janes in Black ($245) would make another perfect Virgo gift. They’re timelessly chic, have a practical long-lasting rubber sole, and feature an adjustable strap so that your Virgo can find the perfect fit. Their silhouette echoes classic Ferragamo flats at a fraction of the price. Another shoe option would be the Calzuro Classic Clogs ($125). I’ve never gotten more compliments on a pair of shoes. Pay attention to what colors your Virgo tends to wear and pick from Calzuro’s 20 different colorways. Virgos are very pragmatic when it comes to spending, so getting them something they can get maximum usage out of will be a guaranteed hit. Falke’s Energize 30 Den Tights ($89) come at a higher price point than most tights for a reason: they’re the longest-lasting and most luxurious tights I’ve ever owned, and their compressive features are vouched for by Lufthansa.
Home Improvements
I was recently staying with a Virgo friend and their guest room was stocked with the perfect version of every home essential imaginable. From the Quince Organic Turkish Waffle Bath Towel Bundle ($80) (so soft they made me audibly gasp) in their guest bath to the chicest bedside phone charger I’ve ever seen (the Counterpart Charger ($44)), this Virgo had put in the time and effort to find the ultimate products to make their guests feel at home.
Return the favor by upgrading your Virgo’s home essentials, practical items that they might not splurge on themselves. Your heart might not leap at the thought of the perfect linen bedsheets, but Rough Linen’s Orkney Linen Summer Cover ($283) will make a Virgo swoon. Or stock their linen closet with something like the Steele Canvas Square Carry Baskets ($115 each) to help keep them organized: there’s no better gift for a Virgo than a new organization project.
Pour-Over Perfection
Virgos throw themselves completely into whatever hobbies they take on, especially if their hobby allows them to indulge their meticulous side. If your Virgo is a coffee drinker, find them gear to take their hobby to the next level like Subminimal’s Subscale ($50) whose clever LED display allows you to precisely weigh out each dose of beans. If you want to revamp their whole brewing system, Terra Kaffe just launched the Terra Kaffe Demi Espresso Machine ($595) which promises barista-level precision at home.
Or appeal to Virgos’ detail-oriented side with the Hydroviv Under Sink Water Filter ($253), an extremely easy-to-install way to ensure your kitchen tap water is pure enough to brew the perfect pour over. Pair any of these with a Sightglass Coffee Subscription ($22/month) which delivers a monthly bag of coffee beans customizable to the recipient’s preferred brewing method.
Get to gifting – and I’ll meet you back here next month to guide you through the process of gifting for an indecisive Libra.
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