Who is the gift for? A friend, your sister, your partner, mum, for yourself... Gift-giving is an act of empathy: you put yourself in the other person's shoes to try to guess what would make them happy. And the time you spend doing it is already a statement of intent. But if you also want to ensure 100% success, here's a list of hits you won't need or a gift receipt for. Seasonal star garments, accessories, coats...