The holidays are in full swing, but you still haven’t started tackling your shopping list, have you? No need to panic! We’ve got a gift guide unlike any other, perfect for figuring out the best present for the queer women in your life. All you’ve got to do is find out who their favorite L Word character is! Or really, who they remind you of the most. Is your girlfriend a chatty, multimedia journalist like Alice? Maybe your favorite lesbian neighbor is a bit more sporty and goofy, like Dana? Or maybe you need to get something for your musically-inclined sister who, despite hanging out with plenty of lesbians, is hetero herself? No matter who you’re shopping for, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
For the Bette Porter in your life…
Bette lives and breathes art, so what better gift than the ability to see art on a regular basis? Gift the Bette in your life an annual membership to their local art museum (like the Art Institute in Chicago, where they can see the new Georgia O’Keefe exhibition next year)!
For the Shane McCutcheon in your life…
Who can resist gifting something to our favorite heartbreaker? A genius at all things hair, a nice pair of cutting shears could be a good option for a Shane. But maybe she’s more Shane in style than salon-level talent. No problem! A nice black button down dress shirt, paired with a pack of white tank tops is all you need to make anyone look as good as Shane.
For the Alice Pieszecki in your life…
Everyone’s favorite storyteller and chart-maker, we should all be so lucky to have an Alice in our lives. If you’ve got one, may I recommend a new white board, perfect for jotting down their next big idea and maybe a sweet USB microphone for the podcast that results from said idea?
For the Tina Kennard in your life…
Tina’s been through a lot on this show, and we love a good comeback story. Seeing as Tina’s had to reinvent herself from housewife to film pro, we think an aesthetically pleasing 2024 planner is perfect for the busy working mama that’s holding it all together in style.
For the Dana Fairbanks in your life…
Dana may not have made it all the way through the series sadly, but we all still lovingly remember our quirky little tennis pro. For the Dana fan in your life, try getting them a nice tennis racquet to hit the courts with, or maybe splurge for a pickleball set since they’re all the rage.
For the Tasha Williams in your life…
Army vet-turned-firefighter Tasha joined the crew in later seasons and outside of her complicated relationship with Alice, often found joy riding on her motorcycle. So why not get the Tasha in your life a sweet bike helmet for their next trip? Given her on-the-go lifestyle, you can also opt for a functional but stylish duffle bag.
For the Kit Porter in your life…
We love a good ally and Kit was always a real one. But beyond that, she was also a gifted singer. For the karaoke queen in your life, a bluetooth karaoke mic could do the trick. Or take it a step further and get them a gift card to their favorite local karaoke bar, like Max’s in Los Angeles!
For the Carmen de la Pica Morales in your life…
As much as we love Shane, we all know Carmen deserved better. For the DJ (or DJ wannabe) with a heart of gold, some newbie DJ equipment, or the cost of a class at your local DJ school like the Denver DJ School could put a smile on their face.
For the Jenny Schecter in your life…
Oh, Jenny…If you’ve got a writer in your life, a chic typewriter salvaged from your local thrift shop would do great (but you can also just get one on Amazon these days). If that’s a bit too high on the price point, they also sell wireless keyboards that resemble typewriters these days, and if not, a simple moleskin is on every writer’s wishlist at all times.
