The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts That Say “Sure, This Holiday is Commercial But I Still Love You”

Valentine’s Day is going to be here soon, and, despite the flack it receives for being overly commercial, we still think it’s a great holiday for celebrating love. Rather than thinking about the big V-day in terms of the red and pink Hallmark aisle at your local drug store, think of it instead as a day to appreciate the ones you love. It’s a day to celebrate love, relationships, lifelong bonds and the friendships that keep us all moving forward. Of course, one of the best ways to show someone you care about them is by picking out one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts.

We’ve put together our favorite Valentine’s Day gifts for women, men and anyone else you want to celebrate come Sunday, February 14. We’ve got gift ideas for boyfriends, girlfriends, wives and everyone in between. Plus, plenty of classic Valentine’s Day presents such as chocolates and flowers.

While single people might complain about this holiday, we believe that complaining gets you nowhere in life, and it’s definitely not helpful in a relationship. So why not go ahead and order some gorgeous fresh flowers and try to enjoy this romantic holiday?

We’ve gathered the best Valentine’s Day gifts for partners, individuals, families and all types of special relationships. Some are romantic, some cute, some delicious, and some are downright sexy, but we’ve also included a few practical gift ideas, too. (Hello, acts of service love language folks!) We’ve tried to cover it all so everyone can find something to enjoy on February 14 and feel the love.

Here are the best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2021.

1. Best Valentine’s Day Gifts: Box of Chocolates

I mean, it’s a classic gift for a reason. Who doesn’t want to drown in a box of gourmet Lindt truffles come mid-February? We would trust Lindt with our chocolate consumption any day, and this box is a perfect gift for yourself, your partner, your neighbor and even your mailman — if that feels appropriate. Each box has five chocolate truffles with silky, creamy centers of varying flavors. Despite popular opinion, you do know what you’re getting with this chocolate box — deliciousness.

Buy: Lindt Valentine Heart Gourmet Truffles Box $14.50

2. Giant Teddy Bear

The Giant Teddy Bear is also a classic Valentine’s Day treat and this one comes with a pillow so you know it’s ready for snuggles. It’s ultra-soft, ultra-huggable and is designed to not shed all over your girlfriend’s apartment. Give Giant Teddy a new home and your partner a big ol’ smile with this adorable present.

Buy: YESBEARS Giant Teddy Bear $81.99

3. Matching His and Hers Robes

This gift is a great option for heterosexual couples looking to don comfortable robes for a romantic night in together. (We went looking for His & His and Hers & Hers robes without success, unfortunately.) These matching bathrobes are made of thick, comfy cotton terry material that’s highly absorbent so you won’t need another towel post-hot tub. The “His” and “Hers” lettering is cute, and no one needs to know you wear matching clothes behind closed doors.

Bathrobes are also one of the top Valentine’s Day gifts for men and women, so check out the best men’s robes and these luxurious women’s bathrobes.

Buy: His and Hers Robes Set $99.99

4. Red Roses

We know, Valentine’s Day roses are cliché, but red roses are synonymous with Valentine’s Day, and it would be sacrilegious not to include them here. This gorgeous bouquet is from The Bouqs Co, a trendy new online flower delivery service that can deliver them right to your door vase-less or in a vase of your choosing. You can order 12, 24 or 36 rose if you really want to go big. Keep in mind that roses are just one of many options, and it’s always a good idea to get creative with your floral arrangements. That being said, you can’t go wrong with one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts of all time.

5. Personalized Phone Case

What do we all look at all day, every day? Our phones. So why not put a special photo on your SO’s phone case? This personalized phone case is made for the iPhone Xs Max but they’ve got options out there for all phone sizes. You pick the photo and it gets printed on the back, easy peasy. This one is a shock-resistant gel case that’s ultra thin and lightweight. We love personalized gifts for Valentine’s Day, but be sure to give yourself plenty of time for delivery.

Buy: Customized Phone Case — iPhone Xs Max $15.95

6. Sexy Red Lingerie

Valentine’s Day is all about romantic love, and we believe that a fulfilling sex life is an important part of a healthy relationship. Sexy lingerie is a fun and sexy Valentine’s Day gift, whether you buy it to wear yourself and surprise your partner or buy it for them to wear when date night is finally over.

There are plenty of great places to buy lingerie online, but if you’re buying lingerie for your partner to wear, be sure that you know their size. This babydoll set is the ultimate V-day look. It comes with a T-back babydoll top made with eyelash lace and a matching thong. The bra cups are unlined and produce a dramatic lift with fully adjustable straps — and the G-string is ultra-low rise with a cotton gusset.

If red lingerie or baby dolls just aren’t her style, then there are plenty of other fun options to choose from — sexy bodysuits, matching bra and panty sets or BDSM-inspired garter belts.

7. Mejuri Jewelry

Jewelry is another classic option for a Valentine’s Day gift and Mejuri is one of our favorite brands for affordable gifts. They make delicate, elegant pieces with a wide variety of materials including gold, silver, gemstones, diamonds and more. This Dot Necklace is beautiful and made to be layered with other pieces for an elevated look.

8. Beats Solo Pro Wireless Headphones

If you live together, you both should own noise-cancelling headphones. This can help tune out WFH conference calls, video games, music, TV or whatever noise you or your partner is making. Trust us — this is a relationship game-changer, and Beats headphones also happen to have a sexy design and noise-cancelling capabilities. They also have a “Transparency” mode that filters in environmental and ambient noise in case your partner tries to get your attention or you’re actually curious about that podcast they’re listening to. Because they come in a wide range of colors, these headphones are some of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for men and women alike.

Buy: Beats Solo Pro Wireless Headphones $229.95

9. Cute Valentine’s Day Mug

We love humorous Valentine’s Day gifts, and this mug is cute and funny — a perfect V-day combination. It holds 14 oz. of coffee and has a durable design that’s dishwasher and microwave-safe so, like your love, the “I Will Always Love You” decal won’t fade.

Buy: Humor Us Home Goods Mug $14.99

10. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

If your partner wears perfume (ask if you’re not sure), this is a great romantic pick for Valentine’s Day. It’s a warm floral scent that’s as timeless as Coco Chanel herself. It’s a sexy fragrance, and there aren’t many other ways to describe it. This particular perfume has hundreds of 5-star reviews for its quality. Gift this to a glamorous girlfriend who loves to get dressed up, and can’t wait for your first dinner out post-quarantine.

11. Wine Club Subscription

Wine is definitely one of the most romantic adult beverages, and gifting a wine club subscription will give your partners new bottles to sip each month for the whole year! Firstleaf is one of my favorite wine clubs, they ship you a flexible box of wine bottles every 4-8 weeks from all over the world. You rank the ones you like, and their algorithms make new picks based on that so each box is more tailored to your taste. If you’re dating a wine lover, this gift is a no-brainer.

12. Whiskey Set

This On the Rocks Set is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your boyfriend, husband, girlfriend, wife or partner who prefers their night cap on the rocks. It comes with two glasses and four granite drink chilling rocks gathered from New England beaches. The granite discs are great for chilling aged spirits like whiskey or bourbon because they won’t dilute the flavors like ice does. Your whiskey aficionado/lover will appreciate that fact, and feel the love with this gift.

13. The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook

What’s a Valentine’s Day gift that even those most skeptical of the holiday can appreciate? A delicious meal. This cookbook for two accompanied with some ingredients for a recipe makes for the perfect quarantine date night and a great way to ring in a new year of love. This cookbook is designed for couples who hate wasting food, and comes packed with wisdom from the chefs/experts at America’s Test Kitchen. It has over 650 recipes in it so you’ll have plenty of culinary picks for the big day and throughout the entire year.

Buy: The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook $25.49

14. Eva II Hands-Free Vibrator

This is a vibrator built for couples who enjoy penetrative sex. It gives clitoral stimulation and stays in place hands-free so you’re able to focus on other matters while it does its thing. Eva is waterproof, made of medical-grade silicone and has a three-speed motor so you and your partner can pick the pace that works for you. This small but powerful vibrator is one of our favorite couple’s sex toys, and it’s also one of the most popular sex gifts we’ve found yet.

15. Dash Mini Waffle Maker

This mini waffle maker from Dash just screams “breakfast in bed”, and we’re here for it. You can make mini waffles and a whole host of other goodies on this thing — including paninis, hash browns and mini pizzas. It’s compact and lightweight, works quickly and is very easy to use. You can use it to make your beloved something mini and delicious to enjoy Valentine’s Day morning.

Buy: Dash Mini Waffle Maker $24.99

16. Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your male partner something delicious you can enjoy all year long with this classic Dior cologne, which has stellar reviews and a sleek AF bottle. It’s got an earthy and woody scent with notes of bergamot, pepper and amberwood. The luxurious bottle will look handsome on the bathroom counter and the scent will layer well on top of the most common “manly” scents out there.

17. DERMAL Moisturizing Sheet Face Masks

This pack of 12 face masks is hardly a trip to an actual spa, but it’s a cute at-home spa moment you and your partner can enjoy together. Each of these 12 sheet masks has a different nutritious ingredient for your skin from salmon to pomegranates, tea tree and acai. Each one is abundantly moisturizing, thin, soft and adheres to most face shapes easily.

Buy: DERMAL Sheet Face Mask 12-Pack $11.98

18. Hydro Flask Water Bottle

This pink Hydro Flask is a low-key nod to Valentine’s Day and a practical gift for your partner that shows how much you care about them and their hydration. Hydro Flask makes vacuum-insulated water bottles that keep warm drinks warm and cold drinks cold for days at a time, and this one has a slip-free powder coating on the outside so you get a firm grip to sip with. It’s also BPA-free, made of stainless steel and this slim design fits in most car cup holders.

Buy: Hydro Flask 24 oz. Water Bottle $34.95

19. Anniversary Constellation Map

This is a really cute idea, and an aesthetically-pleasing poster to hang in your place that commemorates your first date, your wedding or other romantic event in your life. The graphic will include the stars’ constellation that was above a specific location at a specific time, so you can truly see if your love was “written in the stars” as they say. Cheesy? Sure, which makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day.

20. {THE AND} Couples Edition

This is a question game for couples that comes from an Emmy award-winning documentary experience about couples, communication and depth in relationships. The deck contains 199 questions you’re definitely dying to know about your SO that span from work to friends, pet peeves, family ties and more. SPY editor Taylor Galla plays this with her boyfriend all the time and loves it, and it’s definitely a great gift for couples looking to go deeper on Valentine’s Day.