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How much money do I spend on a sweet 16 birthday gift for my best friend?
I went shopping at the Gap yesterday with my best friend. We did our normal routine and checked out a few places in the mall before heading over to the Gap, where my best friend spotted a really cute top. She couldn't (and still can't) afford the top at the Gap though so we ended up having to pass it up. We had lunch at Subway after shopping and she started talking about the top at the Gap. Her sweet 16 birthday is coming up and, even though I'm throwing her a party, I think it would be kind of nice to buy the top for my best friend as a birthday present.
The Gap top is actually $48 though.
Do you think it's appropriate for me to give this to her as a birthday gift or do you think it's too expensive? She has no idea that I'm thinking of purchasing the top from the Gap for her so it isn't a big deal if I pass it up. I could always pick her up something from Hollister since she is crazy about Hollister too. My first though was to pick her up a shirt from Hollister actually until she fell in love with this shirt at The Gap. (Anyone have a general preference to The Gap or Hollister anyway?)
I guess what I'm really questioning is: How much should I spend on a birthday gift for my best friend who is turning 16?
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Well...it all really depends. B/c like for some people you throwing the party is preasent enough (and it is)...but like for the shirt I don't think 48 is too much at all...personally i spend more than that on sweet 16 presents...or like usually around 50 but then for my really close friends i spend a little bit more...but at the same time...you are throwing her a party so you should feel obligated to buy her a 50 dollar shirt...so you could always go to hollister...sorry that wasn't very helpful..but you could really go either way...personally, if i were you i would buy the shirt.
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I think this is a very nice gesture from you. My mom would think I was crazy if I did something like that, but I probably would.
If you really aren't sure and think it might be inappropriate, you could always give her a $25 or $30 gift card to the Gap, that way you're paying about half for it. I'm sure with her birthday coming up, she'll have plenty of money to be able to afford it, especially with your help.
If you really want to buy it for her & can afford to do so, I say go for it. I really only suggest doing this if you guys are BEST BEST friends. $50 is too much for just a friend or a friend you are around a lot but wouldn't tell your deepest, darkest secret to. If she's just a "regular" friend, I think $20-$30 to the Gap would be great. If she's your best friend ever, either a $30 gift card or just buying it would be a nice gesture.
S_C, 17/f
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It doesnt matter if its appropriate or not. Giving gifts isnt about whats appropriate. Its about the thought. And I think that getting her the top would be a very thoughtful gift and she would really love it. Yea you could just get her another top in Hollister but if you know she really loves this one I think it would be a really nice suprise for her.
And by the way I personally prefer Hollister to the Gap.
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It all depends on how close your best friend and you are. Would you want to spend that much on just a friend? If she is you best friend then yes it's perfectly okay! Sweet 16's are a big deal for girls. She would probably really love the fact that you got her something she really wanted!
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I think it would be fine. Just make sure that her parents aren't already getting it for her because she probably told them about it already. Sixteen is a huge party for a girl. I think its okay.
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