Christmas Gifts for Women Over 60: What She'll Actually Wear

The short answer: for most women over 60, the best Christmas gift is something beautiful she'll use every week. A pure silk scarf ($59.95) is the easiest choice: one size, no fitting worries, and it lifts every outfit. A kimono (from $69.95) or a one-size kaftan (from $99.95) suits most figures. If you're unsure of her taste, a Claire Powell gift card ($50 to $250) lets her choose, and it's emailed to her instantly.

Order by Friday 18 December for standard delivery, or Tuesday 22 December for Express, to arrive by Christmas in most of Australia. Dates for WA, the NT, Tasmania and New Zealand are below.

Every piece below is designed by Claire Powell on the Gold Coast, in colourful prints you won't see on anyone else at Christmas lunch.

Under $60: a silk scarf she'll wear all year

Most of our silk scarves are 100% mulberry silk, about 200 × 70 cm, at $59.95. They're light enough for summer necklines and easy to tie in a dozen ways. Try Serenity for soft blues, or Imperial for rich colour.

For cooler climates, a silk wool scarf ($49.95) is soft and warm without weight.

Under $100: a kimono for summer layering

A kimono is an easy gift to get right: it covers the upper arms, layers over a tee or swimwear, and is one size (AU 8–18). Our modal kimonos are $69.95, and most of our cotton chiffon kimonos are $99.95 or less. Both are airy enough for a Queensland Christmas. The Serenity chiffon kimono is our best seller.

Under $150: a kaftan for Christmas Day and the summer holidays

A kaftan is the most comfortable thing to wear to a long, hot Christmas lunch. Our long kaftans ($99.95 to $149.95) are 100% modal: silky, cool and easy-care. They're about 125 cm long, in a relaxed one-size fit. For a shorter shape over pants, see our plus size kaftan tops for AU 16–24 ($79.95 to $109.95).

Everyday favourites: tees, tunics and shift dresses

• V-neck T-shirts in soft modal, $59.95 to $99.95.
• A-line tunic blouses in premium cotton, $129.95, with a longer length for easy coverage.
• Cotton shift dresses, $114.95, with short sleeves.

If you're buying clothing and don't know her size, choose a scarf, a kimono or a kaftan: all are one size.

Can't decide? A gift card

A Claire Powell gift card comes in $50, $100, $150 and $250. It's emailed to her instantly, never expires, and can be spent online or at our Runaway Bay boutique. That makes it the easiest last-minute gift.

Christmas delivery: when to order

We send orders with Australia Post, usually within one business day. To arrive by Christmas, order by:

• Standard delivery: Friday 18 December to Queensland, NSW, the ACT, Victoria and South Australia; Thursday 17 December to Tasmania; Wednesday 16 December to Western Australia; Friday 11 December to the Northern Territory.
• Express: Tuesday 22 December to most of Australia; Monday 21 December to Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
• New Zealand: Tuesday 8 December.

These dates are based on Australia Post's 2026 Christmas sending dates for city addresses. Regional and remote areas need a few extra days. Standard shipping in Australia is free on orders of $80 or more (otherwise $9.95), and Express is $14.95. You can also visit the Claire Powell Boutique at Runaway Bay Centre on the Gold Coast to see the colours in person.

Questions

What's a good Christmas gift for a woman over 60 who has everything? Something she'll use rather than keep: a pure silk scarf or a lightweight kimono. Both are one size, so you don't need to guess her size.

What if I don't know her size? Choose a one-size piece: a silk or silk wool scarf, a chiffon or modal kimono (AU 8–18), or a long kaftan. Or give a gift card.

When is the last day to order for Christmas? Friday 18 December for standard delivery, or Tuesday 22 December for Express, to most of Australia. Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania and regional areas need a few more days.

Are the kaftans silk? No. They're 100% modal, a fabric made from wood pulp that feels silky, drapes softly and stays cool. Our silk scarves are 100% mulberry silk.

Can I return a gift? Yes. See our delivery and returns page for the details.

Where are Claire Powell clothes designed? On the Gold Coast, Queensland. Every print is a Claire Powell design.