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and make sure its in the right size!

Most Important - The gift she’ll appreciate most is one that shows you were thinking of her, here is some  inspiration, but think about the woman you’re shopping for and be alert for none to subtle hints.!

At all costs avoid cheap lingerie which is tacky and uncomfortable.

Check out Victoria's Secret for a good range of gift ideas at reasonable prices 

For a touch of luxury Check out Italian luxury brand La Perla

It's entirely possible that your girlfriend/wife would be happier with good old M & S or something else entirely -  if so, and for your mother, sister, daughter, best friend, aunt, colleague or cousin  Browse the Daily Telegraph Gift Guide

......and the ones to AVOID

Novelty ANYTHING

Celebrity Fragrances - in fact any perfume unless you know she loves it and has left empty bottles lying around

Anything for the kitchen - I once received a Le Creuset cassrole dish, very acceptable at any other time of the year but not under the Christmas Tree

Flowers from the garage on Christmas Eve

Anything bought last minute after the Christmas Party

Merry Xmas, Jane - Daily News Ed