Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Mom: Your Complete Guide

How does one properly toast the woman who gave you life? A lofty task indeed, but one made much more fun with the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. No matter what your mother’s style, consider your Mother’s Day shopping complete: Pamper an expectant mom with a luxurious pajama set, or a onesie for the little one on the way. For a musically inclined mamma, a bohemian jacket or old-world gramophone strikes the right note. Or perhaps your mum is more business-inclined; look no further than a classic trench or leather-bound diary. And for the chicest of grandmothers, timeless accessorizing is always in style.

Here’s to celebrating the best mom ever: All that remains is writing a sentimental card (and we’ll leave that to you).

Sporty Mom
Ethan Levitas Hockey

Ethan Levitas Hockey

Photographed by Ethan Levitas, Vogue, April 2013
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Stutterheim Stockholm cobalt, $368; theline.com; Balenciaga green classic City, price upon request; for information: balenciaga.com; Sisley Sunleya SPF 50 1.9 oz, $300; barneys.com; Nike Air Rift Liberty, $120; for information: nike.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of theline.com; Courtesy of Balenciaga; Courtesy of Barneys; Courtesy of Nike
Expecting Mom
Steven Meisel

Steven Meisel

Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, April 2004
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Brevity custom drawing necklaces, $195; for information: brevityjewelry.com; Tink and Tiger Elliot pajama shirt, $98; tinkandtiger.com; Tink and Tiger short, $48; tinkandtiger.com; Moynat train pochette, price upon request; for information: moynat.com; Stella McCartney Rufus 50’s print all-in-one, $70; stellamccartney.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of brevityjewelry.com; Courtesy of tinkandtiger.com; Courtesy of tinkandtiger.com; Courtesy of moynat.com; Courtesy of Stella McCartney
Grandmother
Mario Testino Natalia Vodianova

Mario Testino Natalia Vodianova

Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, September 2006
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Alexis Bittar Mother’s Day locket, $245; for information: alexisbittar.com; Lauren Ralph Lauren silk polka-dot scarf, $78; for information: ralphlauren.com; Barton Perreira Loulou mirror butterfly sunglasses, $410; neimanmarcus.com; Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald, $9; amazon.com; D. Porthault two-piece placemat and napkin set, $185; dporthault.com; Bernardaud Galerie Royale blue, $147; artedona.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) ; Courtesy of alexisbittar.com; Courtesy of Lauren Ralph Lauren; Courtesy of neimamnmarcus.com; Courtesy of Amazon; Courtesy of dporthault.com; Courtesy of artedona.com
Young-at-Heart Mom
Kate Moss Bruce Weber

Kate Moss Bruce Weber

Photographed by Bruce Weber, Vogue, January 2007
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J.Crew x Cynthia Rowley wetsuit black zip top, $120; for information: jcrew.com; J.Crew x Cynthia Rowley wetsuit black zip bottom, $108; for information: jcrew.com; Aurélie Bidermann clover charm bracelet, $595; for information: aureliebidermann.com; Lucky Brand denim skirt, price upon request; for information: luckybrand.com; Mansur Gavriel backpack flamma ballerina canvas, $675; for information: mansurgavriel.com; The Bahar yoga mat, $86; laviebohemeyoga.com; Fendi leather platform sandals, $1,000; net-a-porter.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of J.Crew x Cynthia Rowley; Courtesy of aureliebirdermann.com; Courtesy of Lucky Brand; Courtesy of mansurgavriel.com; Courtesy of laviebohemeyoga.com; Courtesy of net-a-porter.com
Green-Thumbed Mom
Karlie Kloss by Arthur Elgort

Karlie Kloss by Arthur Elgort

Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, November 2012
Aquilano.Rimondi embroidered dragonflies apron 1580 modaoperandi.com Rebecca Gardner Dorset Englishstyle picnic basket...
Aquilano.Rimondi embroidered dragonflies apron, $1,580; modaoperandi.com; Rebecca Gardner Dorset English-style picnic basket with Tiffany silver, $4,500; modaoperandi.com; V&A Palamos watering can, $56; amara.com; Eva Solo lemon squeezer, $22; connox.com; Oscar de la Renta Vesna embellished satin slippers, $811; mytheresa.comPhoto: (Clockwise from left) Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy ofmodaoperandi.com; Courtesy of amara.com; Courtesy of connox.com; Courtesy of mytheresa.com
Musical Mom
Karen Elson by Annie Leibovitz

Karen Elson by Annie Leibovitz

Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, June 2010
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Gramovox Bluetooth gramophone, $400; momastore.org; Alix of Bohemia spotted mime jacket, $680; modaoperandi.com; Rogue starter acoustic guitar blue burst, $50; musiciansfriend.com; Trademark large noll, $598; trade-mark.comPhoto: (Clockwise from left) Courtesy of momastore.org; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy of musiciansfriend.com; Courtesy of trade-mark.com
Momager
Steven Meisel photograph

Steven Meisel photograph

Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, June 2006
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Warby Parker Duckworth, $145; warbyparker.com; A.P.C. Greta cotton-gabardine trench coat, $660; net-a-porter.com; Manolo Blahnik suede BB pumps, $595; barneys.com; Apple watch 42mm 18K yellow gold, $15,000; apple.com; Tiffany T narrow wire bracelet, $1,100; tiffany.com; Sloane Stationary Creepy Crawly Queen Bee journal, $44; amara.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of warbyparker.com; Courtesy of net-a-porter.com; Courtesy of Barneys; Courtesy of Apple; Courtesy of Tiffany; Courtesy of amara.com
Artsy Mom
Craig McDean Photograph

Craig McDean Photograph

Photographed by Craig McDean, Vogue, March 2005
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Louise Bourgeois red curve plate, $55; momastore.com; Louise Bourgeois blue circles plate, $55; momastore.com; Louise Bourgeois red dots plate, $55; momastore.com; Louise Bourgeois blue and pink pattern plate, $55; momastore.com; NYDJ x RJP, $245; rialtojeanproject.com; Robert Clergerie Tessa slingback sandals, $650; barneys.com; Mary Katrantzou M Melina coated-canvas totes, $1,070; matchesfashion.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of momastore.com; Courtesy of momastore.com; Courtesy of momastore.com; Courtesy of momastore.com; Courtesy of rialtojeanproject.com; Courtesy of Barneys; Courtesy of matchesfashion.com