The men’s gift guide for her

Want to get her something special? Then follow these tips from Karen Millen to find the perfect present

If trying to find a gift for the woman in your life is feeling like a tricky task, don’t despair. We have pulled together a step-by-step guide showing how to find the perfect present. We’ll take you through the sizes, colours and different styles so you can wow someone you love with a show-stopping gift.

1. Size

Finding the correct size is the most important step here. It’s also the hardest of all to guess – so don’t. Turn detective and take a peek in her wardrobe to check the tags on her favourite items.Be sure to look at a few different styles, as sizes can vary – if this is the case, go with the most popular item or a recent purchase, and check sizes on dresses, tops and skirts too. They might not all be the same.

Sizes consist of a number or letter (small, medium or large). Karen Millen’s sizing ranges from sizes 6 to 16 and extra small to large. And it’s better to go for a smaller size if you’re not sure – she can always exchange it.Tip: If you want a disaster-proof option then shoes are a great idea as her feet will rarely change size.

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2. Colour and print

The next step is colour. Karen Millen has a wide range of colours and prints, from classic to on-trend patterns. Does she wear a lot of colour? Perfect, she’ll love a gift in her favourite shade. Colour matching with an item she already has is tough so go for complementary colours if you want to get her a full look. This isn’t about changing how she looks, it’s showing her you already think she looks great so go for styles she already has – for example, a fitted dress in bold shades of red, black and purple. Or play it a little safer and go for softer romantic colours such as cream, grey and pink or florals and frills. If you know she loves a certain colour, be bold - it’ll pay off.

Tip: Black is always a safe bet, but it doesn’t have to be boring - you can add a bright scarf or accessory for a bit of fun.

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3. Style

Does she have a certain style, say minimalist? Does she love pattern? Or does she favour feminine ruffles and lace? Perhaps she likes to wear pieces that are guaranteed to turn heads. Remember you are shopping for her, so pay attention to the kind of clothes she wears to be sure you’ll find something she loves.

Tip: Have a browse online and check back with the styles she already wears so you can find something to suit her style, and that she’ll be sure to love.

We’ve curated three spot-on collections filled with fabulous gift-buying inspiration. (Watches from £60, Heels from £110)

4. Accessories

Think of any extras that may make the gift that much more special – bags, watches, jewellery – all of these can add the finishing touches to an outfit, and also make great standalone gifts.

From luxury leather bags and clutch bags, to elegant watches and sparkling jewellery, Karen Millen has what you need to complete any look. You can also choose from a range of intricately patterned scarves, leather gloves, shoes and boots to truly make her Christmas special.

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5. The low-risk option

If you simply can’t decide – or know that she’d rather choose her own thing – then give her a gift card. That way you can guarantee she’ll get something she loves.

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Rest assured, Karen Millen understands that occasionally we all make spontaneous purchases that just don’t go to plan. We want to make life as easy as possible for when these little shopping mishaps occur so, for added security, we offer a full refund or exchange until 9 January for orders placed online. All we ask is that the item is returned unworn, with your receipt and the original tags attached.

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