2022 Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Personality

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2022 Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Personality

By Lois Joy Johnson

Signal Contributing Writer

No one’s going to turn down flowers, a cute mug or a bottle of rosé, but a Mother’s Day gift that says “I know you so well” gets way more personal. Whether treating your mom, stepmom, aunt, mother-in-law, partner, wife or daughter to an extra dose of love, start by zeroing in on the habits, preferences and guilty pleasures of the recipients. Here are 10 mom ”styles” and options for all.

The Cool Mom. Billie Eilish Eilish Eau de Parfum, Spice Beauty Milk & Rose Salt Soak with CBD, Loft Eyelet Sweatshirt Top in Black. PHOTO CREDITS BILLIE EILISH; SPICE BEAUTY; LOFT

The Natural Mom. Banana Republic Sweater Polo with Silk in Dark Olive Green, Rainbow Hydrate Hydrating Body Butter, BAGGU Medium Nylon Crescent Bag in Chartreuse, Pacifica Sunrise Moon Spray Perfume. PHOTO CREDITS BANANA REPUBLIC; CVS; BAGGU; TARGET

The Glam Mom. Venus Plus Size Peplum Jean Jacket, & Other Stories Angular Cat Eye Sunglasses in Brown Tortoise, Madden Girl Teddy-R Footbed Sandals in Black/Rhinestone. PHOTO CREDITS VENUS; & OTHER STORIES; MACY’S

Cool Mom

She’s got an Apple watch, the latest smartphone and most current earbuds to accessorize her daily “uniforms” of basic black or jeans and sneakers. Anything else that says “trending this minute” — from CBD bath and body products like the Spice Beauty Milk & Rose Salt Soak with CBD ($58, nordstrom.com) to a puff sleeve sweatshirt like the Loft Eyelet Sweatshirt Top in Black ($55, loft.com) or a hot new fragrance in a statement bottle like the Billie Eilish Eilish Eau de Parfum ($58 for 1.7 ounces, ulta.com) — will get two thumbs-up and a five-heart thank-you.

Natural Mom

She’s into air-dried textured hair, cruelty-free vegan beauty products and clothing by sustainable brands. A gift that’s “green” will acknowledge her choices and get a grin. Gift her with a lightweight bag in recycled nylon like the BAGGU Medium Nylon Crescent Bag in Chartreuse ($49, urbanoutfitters.com), an elegant sustainable knit top like the Banana Republic Sweater Polo with Silk in Dark Olive Green ($75, bananarepublic.gap.com), a vegan body cream like the Rainbow Hydrate Hydrating Body Butter ($18, cvs.com) or a fresh vegan scent like the Pacifica Sunrise Moon Spray Perfume ($22, target.com) to start the day (and end it!) with an uplifting positive vibe.

Glam Mom

She sleeps on a silk pillowcase, applies eyeliner and perfume even before morning coffee and wears clothes that show her shape. Anything that elevates her looks — from updated cat-eye sunglasses like the & Other Stories Angular Cat Eye Sunglasses in Brown Tortoise ($29, stories.com/en_usd) to an hourglass-shaped jean jacket like the Venus Plus Size Peplum Jean Jacket ($49, venus.com) or a pair of sparkly chunky sandals like the Madden Girl Teddy-R Footbed Sandals in Black/Rhinestone ($45, macys.com) — will rate a selfie and Instagram post.

Working Mom

She’s a dress-casual fan who has ditched her suits and blazers for polished print pull-on dresses and print tops that look professional over a desk and counter or on a screen. Give her some new options, such as a fancy-sleeved top like the Chico’s Knit and Woven Tiered-Sleeve Top in Lotus Petal ($76, chicos.com) to spruce up black pants; a wrinkle-resistant print knit dress like the J.Jill Wearever Relaxed Two-Pocket T-Shirt Dress in Pottery Vine Jacobean ($99, jjill.com); an inspirational infinity scarf like the Maya Angelou “Still I Rise” Scarf created by Tori Tissell ($48, uncommongoods.com), which will dress up plain tees; or a crisp, clean fragrance like the Bath & Body Works White T-Shirt Fine Fragrance Mist ($17, bathandbodyworks.com) as a confidence booster for steamy summer work days.

The Working Mom. J.Jill Wearever Relaxed Two-Pocket T-Shirt Dress in Pottery Vine Jacobean, Maya Angelou “Still I Rise” Scarf created by Tori Tissell, Bath & Body Works White T-Shirt Fine Fragrance Mist, Chico’s Knit and Woven Tiered-Sleeve Top in Lotus Petal. PHOTO CREDITS J. JILL; UNCOMMON GOODS; BATH & BODY WORKS; CHICO’S

The Active Mom. Free Assembly Women’s Short Anorak Jacket with Hood in Maize, Simper Goods Sunday Soak Bath Salts in Cocoa & Bergamot, Summersalt The Beach to Brunch Wrap Skirt in On the Dot, L.L.Bean Boat and Tote, Medium Zip-Top in Red. PHOTO CREDITS WALMART; ANTHROPOLOGIE; SUMMERSALT; L.L. BEAN

Throwback Mom

She’s always in classic mode with floral dresses, silk scarves and kitten heel slingbacks on heavy rotation. The traditional look is now one of the hottest trends around. Add to her collection with a chic scarf like the H&M Satin Scarf in Bright Blue/ Leopard ($13, www2.hm.com/en_us); an updated chain strap handbag like the Mango Flap Crossbody Bag in Black ($50, shop.mango.com/us); a feminine floral fragrance like the Illume Anatomy of a Fragrance Eau de Parfum in Gardenia Blanc ($30, anthropologie.com); or an elegant dress like the BCBG Paris Women’s Off the Shoulder Maxi Dress in Garden Clusters ($40, walmart.com) that’s machine washable and perfect for barbecues, summer parties and dinner out.