Is a special lady you know retiring? If so, then you may be stumped as to what to gift her to mark this big occasion.
That’s why I’ve posted this handy gift guide packed full of lovely retirement gifts for women. Browse through it to see if anything catches your eye!
There are sections for all types of retirees. I’ve even included the best types of gifts to give in case you don’t find anything! You can find this section at the bottom of the post.
Fantastic Retirement Gifts for Women
As we all know, each person is unique, so not all gifts will go down well with them. If you know someone well, then you’ll be sure of exactly what to get them.
If not, you might be a little bewildered. With this in mind, here are some retirement gifts for women guaranteed to be enjoyed by most retirees!
Pampering Retirement Gifts for Women
Now that that special lady is finished with all that hard work, it’s time for her to sit back and relax. These pampering gifts will definitely get her to unwind and enjoy this new chapter!
Aromatherapy Scented Soy Candle Gift Set
These gorgeous little scented soy wax candles come in the most adorable printed tins. Each candle has its own unique scent, too, such as lemon, lavender, almond, and coffee.
Godiva Chocolatier Classic Gold Ballotin
If life is like a box of chocolates, then retirement is exactly like this gorgeous gold Godiva chocolatier box! Complete with a big golden bow, there’s no need to even wrap this lovely gift.
New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body
Mud masks like this dead sea mud option are the stalwart of any pampered lady. Retiring means having more time to spend on this relaxing activity.
Spa Luxetique 10-Piece Vanilla Bath Gift Basket for Women
This lovely vanilla bath set is the perfect gift for ladies who’re in need of some pampering. It’s packed full of bath and body care essentials, including bath bombs and a rose sponge.
Alexander Del Rossa Women’s Plush Fleece Robe
What better way to spend a relaxing home spa day than in a big fluffy robe like this fleecy one? It’s available in a wide variety of colors and patterns, perfect for all ladies.
Cleverfy Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Bath bombs are a lovely gift, but not for those who prefer showers. Place these shower steamers on the shower floor, and they’ll fizz and release aromatherapy scents!
Burt’s Bees Classics 6-Piece Tin Gift Set
Taking care of oneself is easy when you have the tools, such as this Burt’s Bee’s gift set. It comes with hand, foot, and lip care essentials packaged in a nostalgic and eco-friendly tin!
ROMÉO ET JULIETTE Large Jasmine & Sandalwood Scented Soy Wax Candle
No matter what a retiree does on their time off, they should do it in style. This lovely scented candle set’s the mood for hours of relaxing activities like yoga, reading, or napping!
Green Canyon Spa 11-Piece Cherry Blossom Luxury Bath Gift Set
Retiring means a lot more time to spend on calming activities like taking a long bath. Gorgeous-smelling bath products like this cherry blossom set are the cherry on top!
Imazing 12-Piece Bath Bomb Gift Set
Bath bombs are a lovely affordable gift to give a retiring woman. This set includes twelve gorgeous scents, including ocean, mango-papaya, lemongrass green tea, and milk.
The Queen Has Retired Insulated Steel Mug
This retirement thermos mug is the perfect mug for a retired woman. With the words “The Queen Has Retired” clearly printed on the front, no one will bother her as she sips her coffee!
Ultimate Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set With Mood Light
This shapely wooden diffuser has a built-in mood light with seven colors. There are ten essential oils included, such as clove and orange.
Wine Lover Retirement Gifts for Women
Nothing says retirement like a big glass of vino, especially for those who appreciate their wines! These wine gifts usher in this new chapter in style!
PortoVino Beach Tote Wine Purse
What better way to enjoy a glass of vino than discreetly on-the-go? Now that she’s retired, she’s free to tote this wine purse out! Plus, the insulated compartment holds up to two bottles of wine!
GIFTAGIRL Wine Gift Retirement Gifts for Women
This retirement-themed wine rack has enough space to fit up to five bottles as well as four wine glasses. It even comes gift packaged, so you don’t need to worry about wrapping it!
Little Bird Wine Bottle Stopper by LouisChoice
This affordable, little wine bottle stopper et comes with six little bird wine stoppers. Colors include lime, orange, cherry red, baby blue, violet, and hot pink.
Electric Wine Aerator Pourer
Now that she’s retired, why should she pour her own wine? This little aerator not only does the pouring but also aerates the vino at the same time!
Premium Crystal Hand-Blown Red Wine Glass Set
A wine glass can make or break a wine-drinking experience. These gorgeous hand-blown wine glasses are sure to make for an enjoyable experience time and time again!
Homebody Retirement Gifts for Women
Retired women may not choose to spend more time at home. If she’s a bit of a homebody, though, the perfect gift is one that makes this activity that much more enjoyable.
UGG Women’s Fluff Yeah Slide Slipper
Retired women don’t need to worry about wearing uncomfortable shoes all day anymore. In fact, a pair of cozy slippers like these UGG slides is a much more appropriate choice!
Apple iPad Air 2
Having lots of time on your hands isn’t always easy. Make things that much enjoyable with an iPad. She can watch movies, do crosswords, read the latest, and much more on it!
Catalonia Oversized Hoodie Blanket Sweatshirt
Comfy pajamas are one thing, but this oversized sweater banket has retirement written all over it! It also comes in a variety of colors and patterns!
VIBELITE Magnet 3 LED Magnetic Pickup Tool with Telescope LED
Getting up off the couch to pick up dropped items is so pre-retirement. Give them the gift of effortless retrievals with this 3-piece magnetic, telescopic pick-up tool gift set!
Greystone Avenue Sofa Arm Table with Non-Slip Silicone Top & Waterproof Base
The best place to enjoy a cuppa or a glass of wine during retirement is on the couch. Except that there’s nowhere to put it! This grippy, waterproof armrest table sorts that problem out.
YnM Weighted Blanket
Retired ladies will definitely be getting more rest, but that doesn’t mean things can’t be better! This weighted blanket helps them to relax and improves their retirement sleep even more.
TheraFlow Large Dual Foot Massager Roller
Sitting on the sofa during retirement can be hard work – sometimes, a foot massage is in order. This foot massaging roller does the job for you; no masseuse required!
DayClocks Classic Day Clock
Retirement means not needing to watch the clock. However, one may still need to know which day it is, which is exactly what this day-clock tells you!
5-in-1 Foot Spa/Bath Massager with Tea Tree Oil Foot Soak
This 5-in-1 foot spa doesn’t just act as a spa; it also has built-in massagers for each foot. Additionally, the pack comes with a special bag of tea tree Epsom salt foot soak.
Shiatsu Neck Shoulder Back Massager with Heat
Why stop at massaging feet? You can use this back massager anywhere it fits, and it’s also capable of relieving aches and pains using heat.
PajamaGram Soft Fleece Pajamas
These fleecy pajamas are the ultimate outfit for retired homebodies. With their stylish cowl neck and upmarket patterns, they’re still fashionable, too!
Gardening Retirement Gifts for Women
Gardening is the perfect relaxing hobby to do during down-time. Having more time on her hands means more chance to garden the day away with these green-thumbed retirement gifts!
JUMPHIGH 9-Piece Garden Tools Set
This heavy-duty gardening toolset has everything needed to get stuck in. There’s even a pair of clawed garden gloves, a soft carry-case, pruning shears, a weeder, and a spray bottle!
JUMPHIGH 10-Piece Purple Flower Print Gardening Tool Set in Case
I love this purple flower-printed gardening toolset! It comes in a carrying case with a spot for each tool. The purple pattern and white coating on the metal tools make them look extra cute!
Garden Genie Waterproof Claw Gardening Gloves
Hands-on gardeners will be delighted with these claw gardening gloves. Each pair comes with removable claw fingertips for digging directly in the dirt without any need for tools.
Everlasting Real Preserved Silver Dipped Rose
Unlike fake flowers, this beautiful preserved silver or gold plated rose memento is actually made from a real rose. Each petal is individually preserved, as is the stem and leaves.
Nature’s Blossom Exotic Vegetables Growing Kit
Avid produce growers will love this exotic vegetable growing kit. It comes with a guide as well as exotic non-GMO veggie seeds, plant markers, biodegradable pots, and seed plugs.
Foodie Retirement Gifts for Women
Spending more time in the kitchen whipping up gourmet meals is one thing foodie retirees will surely enjoy post-retirement. And, these culinary gifts are sure to delight them!
Legend Cast Iron Griddle for Gas Stovetop
The right cooking equipment can make or break a meal. This double-sided cast iron grill and griddle offers endless opportunities to create authentic and delicious meals!
Personalized Glass Kitchen Cutting Boards
Sometimes, it can be easy to forget you’re actually retired! This retirement cutting board will surely jog retirees’ memory every time they go to make a meal.
Printed Chef Kitchen Knife Set in Gift Box
Why cook with ordinary knives in the kitchen when your food is extraordinary? These cosmos, animal, or landscape printed kitchen knives are nothing but remarkable!
Kirkland Signature European Cookies with Belgian Chocolate
Snacking, sampling, and tasting is probably one of the best perks of being the cook. These Belgian chocolate-covered cookies make sure the chef is well catered for while cooking!
Home Euphoria Natural Bamboo Cheese Board and Cutlery Set with Slide-out Drawer
Special spreads need equally special serving implements, such as this bamboo charcuterie/cheese board! It even has a pull-out drawer with four stainless steel cheese knives.
Fashionable Retirement Gifts for Women
Fashionable retirees won’t be retiring from being stylish any time soon! With this in mind, here are the best gifts for ladies who want to retire and grow golden in style!
LOVEVOOK 3-Piece Tote, Satchel, & Purse Set
This stylish tote, satchel, and purse set has “fashionista” written all over it. Now that she’s retired, she has more time to shop, go out for lunch, and impress with her new handbags!
LERDU Women’s Cashmere Shawl
Comfort and style don’t usually co-exist when it comes to fashionable clothing. With this cashmere shawl, she won’t need to compromise her style in order to be cozy, though!
HXZZ Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Sterling Silver Pendant
A piece of fine jewelry is the perfect way to mark this special occasion. Unlike many other gifts, this gemstone pendant will last as a reminder of this day for years to come.
Waneway 12-Inch Screen Makeup Mirror with 24 LED Lights
More time on her hands means more time to powder her nose! She’s sure to feel like a movie star while doing so with this gorgeous illuminated, studio-style make-up mirror.
Jack & Rose Tree of Life Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
Feeling great can come from many things, including looking good and aromatherapy scents. This gorgeous diffuser bracelet combines the best of both these worlds!
Yakuin 21PCS Pedicure Set
This handy pedicure set has everything retirees need to take care of their hands and feet. With it, they can achieve salon-quality results from the comfort of their home!
Sterling Silver Swarovski Crystal Snowflake Necklace
This divine snowflake pendant is the perfect piece to mark a special occasion, such as retirement. Choose from a sparkling clear or blue Swarovski crystal for that equally special lady!
Joycuff Personalized Inspirational Bracelets for Women
On this journey, a few motivational words are a welcome gift. Don’t stop there, though! Get those words set in stone with this inspirational bracelet to remind them every day.
Jane Iredale Pure & Simple Makeup Kit
Retirement means worrying less about things, including packing your handbag with make-up essentials. This handbag-friendly palette includes everything they need, including foundation!
Retirement Gifts for Women Who’re Bookworms & Creatives
Avid readers and artists will be delighted by the prospects of retiring. They now have more time than ever to enjoy their hobbies. These gifts will definitely ensure they get the most out of them!
Kindle Oasis
Why give one book when you could give the gift of endless reading with a Kindle? The Oasis is easy to hold, compact for handbags, and has an adjustable warm light.
Leather Journal Sketch Book – Tree of Life
Growing is a part of life; at this stage, a retiree has reached a certain level of achievement. Let them celebrate it with this tree-of-life leather-bound unlined journal and sketch pad.
Homech Heating Pads for Back Pain and Cramps
Holding books or a paint-brush for long can lead to aches and pains. Let them ease these and continue with their pastimes unbothered with this heating pad vest!
Exclusive Handmade Writing Journal for Women
Keeping a journal is a great way to remember this time. Let them do so in style with this exclusive lined journal handmade in Italy.
Ferrero Rocher Collection
Being creative is hard work and requires plenty of fuel! This Ferrero Rocher, Rondnoir, and Raffaelo chocolate selection is a worthy snack for such activities!
iTeknic Electric Heating Pad
Comfort is key to ensuring longevity when on a book-reading binge or creative streak. This comfy heating pad makes sure retirees stay comfortable throughout!
Mont Marte Signature Box Floor Easel
Painting, drawing, and sketching are some of the best activities to do post-retirement. This gorgeous beech easel is the perfect gift for those who plan on doing a lot of these hobbies.
Bonus: 10 Retirement Gifts Ideas for Women
Maybe you’ve never given any retirement gifts to women or are unsure what to give this time around. Either way, there’s no need to stress!
There are many suitable gifts to give to retiring women. Here are just a few great ideas to start you off!
Mark The Occasion
Instead of giving flowers that die or wine that gets consumed, why not mark the occasion with a special keepsake?
Jewelry has been selected as a gift to celebrate special occasions for centuries. You can even make a piece extra special by getting it engraved with a date, message, or retirement wish.
Jewelry is one of the best gifts for partners, long-time bosses, and kids of retiring women to give.
Got The T-Shirt!
Nothing says “retired” like a “been there, done that” retirement t-shirt! There are tons of statement t-shirts available in cute designs.
This quirky retirement gift is one of the best affordable options for acquaintances, friends, kids, grandkids to give.
Retirement-Worthy Refreshments
Celebrations are usually ushered in with a good quality bottle of tipple, such as champagne, wine, or even whisky. As such, these also make good retirement gifts along with glasses.
This type of gift is best given by acquaintances, friends, co-workers, or bosses.
Pamper Her
Pamper sets are perfect for any occasion, including retirement. These sets can include luxury bath products, chocolates, candles, spa treatments, make-up, aromatherapy oils, and more.
These gifts are best given by friends, co-workers, partners, bosses, and kids of retiring women.
Give An Experience Gift
Besides giving an item, you could give an experience gift instead. As hinted by the name, experience gifts aren’t things, but experiences like trips and activities.
Restaurant meals, a spa trip, or a holiday count, as do cooking or painting classes and wine tastings.
This type of retirement gift for women is best given by anyone. But, it’s specifically good for long-term bosses, friends, partners, and kids to give.
Hobby Tools
Now that the retiring lady in your life is going to have more time on her hands, a hobby is in order. But, the equipment may be costly. Get her started on the correct foot with the right tools.
Knowing what they love or want to get into, choose something appropriate from that category. Gardening tools, art equipment, a camera, or any other tools are perfect for hobbyists.
This gift is best given by close friends, family, significant others, or kids and grandkids.
Piles of Books
Reading is a great activity to get into during retirement. Luckily, there are also so many different genres of books, including fiction and non-fiction options.
You could get a pile of books for them to read. Or, you could opt for a Kindle with a subscription and let her choose her books.
A Surprise Party to Remember
Social women might like the opportunity to celebrate this occasion with their nearest and dearest. You can even rope in close family or friends to organize a party.
Of course, also choose a theme, location, food, and drinks she’d love. This party is best thrown by close family or long-term bosses and colleagues.
New, Comfy Attire
Going into retirement means different wardrobe priorities, such as comfy clothing to wear at home. Just remember, some ladies still need nice things to wear outside the house, too!
Anyone can give retirement gifts like this, but especially close family, friends, and co-workers.
Retirement Keepsakes
A classic, affordable retirement gift is a keepsake, such as a mug, t-shirt, or spoof gift with a saying. These mark the occasion affordably, giving them something to remember it by.
Anyone can give these gifts, including family and family, but these are particularly good for acquaintances, short-term bosses, and co-workers to give.
Conclusion:
Choosing a gift can be a stressful affair fraught with worries and indecision. Hopefully, this guide has helped you find the perfect retirement gifts for the woman in your life.