Start with the person
Use the relationship to understand how much you know about her taste, not to assign her a style. For your wife or girlfriend, look at the pieces she wears repeatedly and what is missing from her collection. For your mum or sister, a recent conversation or an everyday photo can be a better guide than what you bought years ago.
A small, well-matched piece can be a main Christmas gift or part of a larger present. Decide that role before shopping. Avoid adding extra items just to make a gift look substantial; a coordinated pair of purchases still needs a reason for each piece.


