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A white elephant gift exchange is a perfect time to get together with your friends, have some laughs, and fight over the best holiday gifts. But coming up with the right gift to bring is frequently a struggle. You want your gift to be the top sought-after item; something that everyone at the exchange can’t stop stealing from each other. Luckily, we’re here to help. Here’s our guide to white elephant gift exchange ideas that people will actually fight over.
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A cute, cozy holiday scarf perfectly combines festive seasonal cheer with practicality. This gift gets anyone in the holiday spirit and can be used as a comfy and fashionable piece all season long. Featuring a fuzzy knit and an oversized design, this scarf is sure to capture the attention of your gift exchange group.
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Everyone will be fighting for this stylish hair clip. With gold metal, pearls, and a throwback claw design, it brings a timeless touch to any updo and makes for a gorgeous complement to any holiday outfit.
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Who doesn’t want perfectly on-point lashes for party season? In festive red, this lash curler and comb set is a get-glam gift idea that will definitely be sought after, since it can be used through the holidays–and all year long!
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Pajamas are sure to be a favorite at every gift exchange. From the dreamy purple hue to their sleek satin fabric to the playful ruffles, these pajamas will keep it comfy and stylish. If your white elephant exchange is taking place at a slumber party, you get bonus points for this stellar gift idea.
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For a stunning holiday beauty look, this vibrant red lip crayon is the perfect way to go. Deeply moisturizing with a high pigment, semi-matte, velvety finish, this lip crayon is sure to grab your group’s attention and hold it tight. In addition, it’s vegan, clean, and cruelty-free, with recycled packaging.
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Get someone else wrapped up, warm, and cozy while looking cuter than ever. This versatile fringe cardigan is soft, stretchy, and makes an adorable Christmas gift exchange idea that anyone would want to steal.
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A luxurious night’s sleep is one of the greatest gifts you can give or get! This satin pillowcase, eye mask, and elastic scrunchie help prevent skin and hair damage while catching z’s, giving new meaning to the term “beauty sleep.”
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In the middle of the freezing winter weather, a cute pair of mittens is a must. Capture your group’s attention with a pair that are not just toasty and warm but also sophisticated and stylish. With their chunky cable knit and puffy faux-fur lining, these mittens will leave whoever wins them looking and feeling like a snow princess.
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Your friends will all be excited by the opportunity to kick back, relax, and treat themselves to this full-body skincare kit. It includes the Roll Model Brightening Roll-On Eye Serum to achieve a perfectly dewy look, the Serve Chilled Bubble Eye Gels to brighten and hydrate, the PoshPeel Exfoliating Foot Peel to exfoliate rough patches, and the Best Foot Forward Softening Food and Heel Mask to help nourish dry and cracked skin–because, well, winter.
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The holidays can be stressful, taking a toll on our minds and bodies–so give the gift of self-care! This roll-on includes a blend of CBD isolate, camphor, and black pepper to relieve pain, as well as meadowfoam seed oil and aloe leaf juice for cooling achy muscles and stiff joints.
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Put a new spin on five golden rings by bringing this set of six golden mix and match earrings to your gift exchange. Including three pairs of gold clicker mini hoops in chain link, solid, and rhinestone pavé finishes, it will add a little classic shimmer to any look–and the holidays are all about sparkle, right?
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All your friends will want to be wrapped up in this satin scarf. Wear it with a variety of different hairstyles, around your neck, wrist, or handbag to show off your unique style. Timeless and chic, this accessory is a great way to embrace your natural beauty this season.
What’s on your wish list? Show us on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus and shop everything from exchange gifts to women’s Christmas dresses in our Holiday shop!
This post was originally published in November 2020 and has been updated with new content.
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