It’s time for the yearly Gifts Under $50 list! The holidays are rolling in fast… the parties, the cozy nights in, the gift-giving moments. And guess what? You don’t have to break the bank to show up in style, to make someone smile, or to gift something truly inclusive and thoughtful.
Here at The Curvy Fashionista, we believe budget meets body-positivity: style for curves, gifts that wow, fit, and feel good. This year’s “Gifts Under $50” list is curated for plus size fashion lovers, homebodies, trendsetters, and anyone on your list who deserves something special.
We also recognize that this holiday season may feel heavier, with inflation, global tensions, and financial stress top of mind for many in our community. That’s exactly why we made it a point to highlight thoughtful, fun, and stylish gift options that won’t stretch your wallet. You deserve to celebrate without the stress.
Whether you’re shopping for a best friend, sister, coworker, or treating yourself, these picks are inclusive, stylish, and under budget. Because you can give big without spending big.
Why We Made This Guide (Besides Being Fabulous)
Let’s be real, not everyone has “designer budget” energy this season, and that’s OK. But just because your bank account is cozy doesn’t mean your gifts can’t slay. Whether you’re shopping for your size 24 style icon bestie, your fashion-forward mom, or even your own fabulous self (we love a self-gifter!), this guide brings the sparkle without the spend.
These picks are perfect for Secret Santa drama, those “oh no, I forgot a gift!” moments or just stuffing the heck out of some stockings. Chic, cheeky, and wallet-friendly… just how we like it.
How to Use This Guide
Scroll through our curated picks below; each gift is under $50 and from a plus-size-friendly brand, designer, or retailer. Bookmark your faves, click through, and check off your holiday list with confidence.
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Apple AirTag, $29
AirTag is an easy way to keep track of your stuff. Attach one to your keys, slip another one in your backpack. And just like that, they’re on your radar in the Find My app. AirTag has your back.
LUSH Sweet Christmas Gift Set, $15.95
Make someone's day and night this holiday season with a duo of confectionery delights.
Snow Fairy Roll Bubble Bar gives your recipient a bath brimming with cotton candy-scented bubbles, while Butterbear Bath Bomb envelops them in its sweet cocoa butter embrace.
Baltic Club DIY Candle-Making Kit, $44.99
Indulge in a meditative activity that keeps on giving with this DIY candle-making kit by Baltic Club.
Comes with everything you need to make four candles with four different scent options - choose from Cypress and Fig, Peach, Pear and Basil, or Honey, Fig and Ginger.
$15 Mented E-Gift Card
Shopping for a makeup lover but not sure what to give them? Mented Cosmetics has the perfect gift card to fit your budget!
Vasanti's Brighten Up! Skincare Minis,$19
5-step skincare routine. Simplify your skincare without compromising your results. Multi-tasking products give multiple results. The kit includes cleansing, exfoliate, detoxify, hydrate, and glow. Mini yet mighty!
The Pioneer Woman FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker, Blue Fiona Floral, $44.88
Gone are the days when you needed one coffee maker for ground coffee and another for your favorite single-cup pods.
With the versatile The Pioneer Woman Fiona Floral FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker by Hamilton Beach, you can brew both single-serve pods and ground coffee in one simple, easy-to-use machine.
Shea Butter Beard Collection, $38.96
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, $39.99
A true definition of chic keyboard and mouse set in shades of pastel colors. Pleasing to anyone obsessed with the clicking of their keys.
A vintage-style, compact keyboard and rounded mouse in shades of purple, blue, or pink.
Zulay Kitchen High Powered Milk Frother Handheld Foam Maker, $16.99
Thick: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom,$16.99
Thick is a book on self-awareness and individual acceptance in a racist world. It contains several essays on money, beauty, body positivity, and racism, among others.
The transgressive, provocative, and brilliant pieces will help you deeply understand power-holding things related to the structural racism that whites would label as anomalies.
Wrap It Up, Stylishly
You don’t have to spend a lot to make someone feel seen, loved, and stylish. These gifts under $50 bring warmth, fashion, and body positivity to the holiday season, all while keeping your wallet intact.
So, whether you’re shopping for someone fabulous or gifting yourself (yes, you deserve it), stay stylish, stay generous, and stay Plus & Gifted.
Looking for more holiday picks? Check out our other 2026 Holiday gift guides: Beauty Gift Guide,
Where do you find the best plus size gifts under $50? Drop your faves in the comments below!
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