If you have a friend, partner, or family member whose 40th birthday is approaching ... we've rounded up our favorite gift ideas in every category. Our own editors have vetted most of these ...

By that 40th ... so a birthday gift is an opportunity to shower them with plenty of things they wouldn’t spring for themselves. From practical to over the top, here are 24 birthday gifts for ...

but we think that they are perfect to mark a 40th birthday, too. We love the idea of gifting this bold red dress to help signify a fun new chapter. It's perfect for parties and cocktail hours to come.