everyone has a different theory of ideal gift-giving, but for me, an ideal gift strikes a balance between being indulgent and useful. When I’m buying for someone, I want to get them something they may not necessarily splurge on for themselves but they will nonetheless use or enjoy frequently (and, hopefully, think fondly of me when they do). handbags and accessories fit that prescription pretty well, which is probably not a coincidence.

Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly, and of course, that’s an occasion on which women receive a lot of gifts. since the day has such a heavily red-and-pink color scheme, a handbag in one of those hues makes a strong choice for a gift. Not only is it a subtle nod to the day itself, but it’ll be something its recipient can use all year. check out 20 of our favorites below.

Alexander McQueen Python Box Bag
$2,690 via Net-a-Porter

Balenciaga small City Bag
$2,050 via Nordstrom

Botkier Waverly Tote
$298 via Nordstrom

Bottega Intrecciato Chain handle Tote
$3,500 via Neiman Marcus

Chanel Flap Bag
$3,100 via Chanel

Chloé Nile Bag
$1,690 via Neiman Marcus

Cult Gaia Ark Bag
$298 via Shopbop

Fendi Peekaboo Bag
$4,250 via Fendi

Furla Metropolis Bolero Bag
$378 via Shopbop

Givenchy Duetto Bag
$990 via Nordstrom

Gucci Marmont mini Bag
$1,450 via Gucci

Kate Spade Carlyle street Kallie Bag
$268 via Nordstrom

Louis Vuitton speedy 25 Bag
$2,270 via Louis Vuitton

Mansur Gavriel sun mini Calf Bag
$1,095 via Neiman Marcus

MICHAEL Michael Kors Mercer large Tote
$295 via Neiman Marcus

Miu Miu lady Jeweled Madras Bag
$2,100 via Neiman Marcus

Prada Monochrome Tote
$1,950 via Nordstrom

Saint Laurent Loulou mini Bag
$1,190 via Neiman Marcus

Salar Gaia Crossbody Bag
$450 via Shopbop

Valentino Rockstud Spikes Bag
$2,895 via Neiman Marcus