Finding the perfect gift for the tween girl in your life can feel like the most daunting task on your holiday to-do list. Generation Alpha girls are sophisticated and discerning. They prefer their playdates at Sephora and Starbucks so it’s quite tempting to grab a gift card from one of those tween-approved hang outs and call it a day.

These not-quite-teens have outgrown Squishmallows, but still love a Jellycat and seemingly redefine their tastes daily. At this age they spend lots of time exploring their personal style so the right fashion and accessories can really boost their confidence. From unique customized jewelry to cozy essentials to statement dresses, this elevated curation of gifts has everything you need to make your special preteen’s holiday bright.

Edikted Bow Jeans (see above)

Edikted stores are few in number but their popularity has skyrocketed due to their cheeky designs that feel a little more special than Zara. These jeans boast a relaxed fit and come in three washes, the bow detail adds a hint of youthful charm and coquettish-flair.

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Theme Party Dress

Theme is the brand of choice among middle schoolers hitting the dance-circuit for the first time. The streamlined form-fitting shapes appeal to girls experimenting with their fashion choices. Designed by teen Ariella Maizner who knows what the demographic craves, the dresses can be worn a variety of ways and have removable straps for added comfort and customization.

Sonny Angels Hippers

This brand out of Japan have been delivering adorable series of miniature cherubs featuring different botanicals, animals and flowers since 2004 but have enjoyed a recent resurgence. Their latest creations feature an adhesive so you can adorn your iPad, computer or iPhone with the little creature. They are so in-demand that stores such as PIQ in Hudson Yards in NYC are limiting buyers to two per series.

Love Shack Fancy Lillia Crystal Bow Fleece Sweatsuit

The founder of LSF has two tween daughters and their influence is clearly reflected in the collaborations the brand chooses: Stanley, RollerRabbit, Sambas. This sweatsuit is the brand’s way of dipping a toe into athleisure. The fleece is ultra soft and the rhinestone bow detail makes it playfully feminine and youthful.

Amuseable Croissant Bag

Like Sonny Angels, tweens collect Jelly Cats obsessively, using them as decor for their rooms which they tweak seasonally to reflect the holidays. The adorable creations feature beautiful muted tones and whimsical offerings like cauliflowers, bride and groom egg yolks and bunny rabbits in cupcake wrappers that appeal to a young girl’s growing sense of humor. Gift a purse featuring a Jelly Cat to add some functionality. The croissant cross body is one of the brand’s rare designs and is back in stock!

Ugg Kids Funkette Slippers

No one can resist the cozy sherpa-lined goodness of these slippers. They come in a variety of colors, with or without platforms. The original beige color is the most versatile and will pair great with a plaid flannel pajama pant.

Lululemon Define Crop Luon Sparkle

The Athleisure trend is still going strong and no one does comfortable basics that transition from soccer practice or ballet recital to movies or sleepover like Lululemon. The tweens feel particular love for the Define Jacket. The company has added gold thread to the beloved silhouette for a subtle holiday sparkle

White Fox Sweatshirt

The Wall Street Journal wrote about these chic sweatsuits back in May and the obsession is still strong among tweens. The white with bold bright green lettering gives a playful nod to the season but will keep her warm well into winter.

Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace

Bubble font necklaces are everywhere. Anthropologie’s are the right size and heft and come in both silver and gold. Gift with a complementary paper clip necklace for a trendy layered effect.

Roller Rabbit Pajamas

This brand features the cutest prints and softest fabrics, a combination that is truly irresistible. Tweens love the shorts and button-down sets, for older tweens, the women’s XS fits great!

Manucurist Advent Calendar Let it Glow!

Tweens love unboxing items so advent calendars make great gifts. This chic version from sought-after nailcare brand Manucurist features 24 full-sized products offering super-clean formulas in natural shades plus unique, skincare-inspired products like the Masque S.O.S and Green Oil. The neutral yet stylish packaging will complement most festive bedroom decor.

Kendra Scott Ari Heart Gold Gift Set

For the older tween whose tastes have graduated from Claire’s, gift her a set of special necklaces she can layer with her more inexpensive pieces to elevate her overall style. This gift set features two version of the brand’s iconic heart icon in rose quartz ready to add to your tween’s existing jewelry stack!

Sabrina Carpenter or Olivia Rodrigo Merchandise

This suggestion is a no-brainer. These two pop goddesses have so many fun options. We love Sabrina’s Please Please Please ringer tee in bright red and the Olivia Rodrigo band aids that come in a chic lilac tin.

Fazit Silver Speckles

Taylor Swift sported these recently so these will find a welcome audience. These adhesive sparkles are a great way for your tween to experiment without resorting to true makeup options.

Going Golden Class Ring

Kids love custom jewelry that reflects their interests and there is no better place than Etsy to find unique offerings. Gift her a ring emblazoned with her graduation year especially if your tween is about to graduate elementary school and head to middle school. She’ll appreciate the sentiment. Bonus points if you also gift her with a ring feauturing her birth stone for an ultra customized stack!