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This one has been an easy answer for me since 2020, when I read THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY. It completely changed my life.

Since then, I have recommended it to countless people, and have felt intense amounts of joy as I’ve seen those people recommend it to others, buy copies for friends, suggest it for their book clubs, and come back to me to tell me how it changed their life just like it changed mine 🥰

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Fashion, Summer · August 7, 2019

The One Where Stephanie Wore a Friends Tee

What if I told you I found 20 Friends gifts you gotta add to your wishlist. Would you believe me?

If you said yes, then good – because I do have 20 Friends gifts in this post that you’ll want to add to your wishlist – or buy right away! I’ve watched every episode of this show more times than I can count, and I’m pretty devastated that Netflix is removing it from the index. I guess it’s time for me to start collecting all the seasons on DVD for safe-keeping, huh? Maybe I should have added those to this product round-up!

My friend, Kaylyn, recently got me this top and skirt before our trip to DC and I knew I had to wear them together while playing tourist in Georgetown. Both pieces are so insanely comfortable, and even though it was about a bajillion degrees outside, I was still comfortable from my head down to my sneakers. And even though I was just in a casual graphic tee, I still felt super cute because of the addition of my skirt and blush backpack. This is what I call a winning combo! It made me realize that everyone needs some Friends merch in their life, so if you keep scrolling, you’ll find 20 gifts to get for yourself or a friend!


Outfit Details
top (sold out, but here’s the sweatshirt version) | similar skirt | similar backpack | sneakers | necklace | sunglasses

Here are the 20 Friends gifts you’ll want to grab for a friend (or for yourself) right now!

Which one is your favorite? I wanted to include products that work for both guys and girls, so you can refer back to this at any time for birthdays, holidays, and more!


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Hillary Conheady
6 years ago

This whole look is so cute! What a great idea to give on of these items as a gift!

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Morgan Tyner
6 years ago

I love Friends!! Those tops are just so cute! And paired with that adorable pink backpack + those white sneakers?! Yes 🙌🏽 I love the episode of Friends when Rachel has a baby shower thrown for her 🤣 and Monica is obsessed with trying to please Rachel’s mom lol
Xx, Morgs*

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Rachel
6 years ago

I am heartbroken that Friends will be leaving Netflix, but I guess this gives me an excuse to watch it on repeat, every single day until it’s off, RIGHT??? Love this t-shirt so much.

Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com

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Lina
6 years ago

I love Friends so much! I would love to have the Friends top. Also, I like so much the whole outfit. You look gorgeous as always Steph

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Morgan
6 years ago

I’ve actually never watched Friends, which some of my closest girlfriends are still in shock about. Those same girls would love that shirt though! I’ll have to watch it sometime to catch up with the rest of the world 🙂

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Elodie
6 years ago

Most of my friends are obsessed with Friends so I’m definitely bookmarking this for Christmas! Also, how cool is your t-shirt?! I love it!

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Katie
6 years ago

I gotta say the pivot one is my fave! Anytime I’m moving something I have to break that saying out!

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Megan
6 years ago

I love Friends! All of the items are so cute and would make great gifts!

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Summer
6 years ago

Oh my gosh, love the acid wash baseball cap – too fun!! Shockingly, I don’t own anything Friends so I need to get on that!

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Emily
6 years ago

Love this outfit! I think I need the PIVOT shirt. Too funny!

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Kileen
6 years ago

Love this fun tee babe!! This is such a cute, casual look- love that you paired this tee with a skirt!

Kileen
cute & little

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Carolyn
6 years ago

Haha oh my goodness. Love this idea! My husband and I have seen Friends many, many times. It’s one of our go-to’s. If I were to get one of those gifts I’d get the mug or the socks. We’d both use those! Love how you are rocking their merch too!

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Mary Powers
6 years ago

That pivot tee though 🤣 need that and the smelly cat mug!! I’m so obsessed with this show and need to watch it again from the beginning. It’s been too long!

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Alix Maza
6 years ago

That keychain! I love it! And favorite episode? WHY MUST I PICK JUST ONE?!

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Erin
6 years ago

I’m embarrassed to tell you I’ve never watched friends 😂

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Laura S
6 years ago

Friends is my favorite show EVER. I NEED these in my life!!

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Amanda
6 years ago

I love all this friends stuff! Just saw a ton at pottery barn as well…and all the thanksgiving ones are priceless

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Azanique
6 years ago

I love this tee! I literally used to stay up all night watching Friends and love all the modem memes that have been made from the show 🙂

-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com

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Marlene
6 years ago

I’ve watched the entire series like 10 times! Lol. Never gets old, hard to pick a favorite.

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Lily
6 years ago

Love me some FRIENDS!! These are all such cute gift ideas.

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Alexis
6 years ago

You outfit is perfection!! These gifts are totally killer too! My sister is a HUGE FRIENDS fan, she’s obsessed. These are definiely all perfect for her!

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Lisa
6 years ago

So cute and fun! I loved the women’s black and white tee – #7 the best!

Lisa | http://www.occasionallyluxe.com

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Becky
6 years ago

For some reason I never really got into Friends! I know a lot of people who love it though so these would be good gift ideas for them.

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Morgan
6 years ago

That backpack is adorable! How has it held up? I know that some faux suede can look pretty rough after a few days (while others look amazing all the time!).

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Nailil
6 years ago

Omg what a fun tee! And all the Friends finds!

Xx, Nailil
thirtyminusone.com

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Jackie
6 years ago

First of all, you look cute. Second of all, I would take any one or all of those finds! Love Friends!

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sarah lindner
6 years ago

I would love to have that top! It’s so cute with the rest of your outfit!
Xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.TheHouseOfSequins.com

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Annie
6 years ago

I keep hearing people talking about this show and I’ve never seen it! I think you’ve finally convinced me to watch it, because these references on these gifts are all going over my head and I’m very intrigued haha

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Katelyn
6 years ago

SO cute! I have so many friends that still love Friends. Perfect for Christmas gifts!

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Em
6 years ago

ok I need this tee in my life ASAP! Friends will never get old!

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Lavenda Memory
6 years ago

Love your kitchy title post! Such a classic Tee to style too 🙂

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Laura Leigh
6 years ago

I know I am in the minority here but I was never really into friends. BUT I know so many people absolutely love it and will be buying EVERYTHING you shared! I do love how you styled the tee and the cute title of the post!

xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com

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Megan
6 years ago

I love Friends! All of the items are so cute and would make great gifts!

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Lina
6 years ago

I love Friends so much! I would love to have the Friends top. Also, I like so much the whole outfit. You look gorgeous as always Steph

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Hillary Conheady
6 years ago

This whole look is so cute! What a great idea to give on of these items as a gift!

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Katie
6 years ago

I gotta say the pivot one is my fave! Anytime I’m moving something I have to break that saying out!

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Elodie
6 years ago

Most of my friends are obsessed with Friends so I’m definitely bookmarking this for Christmas! Also, how cool is your t-shirt?! I love it!

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Emily
6 years ago

Love this outfit! I think I need the PIVOT shirt. Too funny!

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Carolyn
6 years ago

Haha oh my goodness. Love this idea! My husband and I have seen Friends many, many times. It’s one of our go-to’s. If I were to get one of those gifts I’d get the mug or the socks. We’d both use those! Love how you are rocking their merch too!

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Kileen
6 years ago

Love this fun tee babe!! This is such a cute, casual look- love that you paired this tee with a skirt!

Kileen
cute & little

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Azanique
6 years ago

I love this tee! I literally used to stay up all night watching Friends and love all the modem memes that have been made from the show 🙂

-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com

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Morgan Tyner
6 years ago

I love Friends!! Those tops are just so cute! And paired with that adorable pink backpack + those white sneakers?! Yes 🙌🏽 I love the episode of Friends when Rachel has a baby shower thrown for her 🤣 and Monica is obsessed with trying to please Rachel’s mom lol
Xx, Morgs*

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Rachel
6 years ago

I am heartbroken that Friends will be leaving Netflix, but I guess this gives me an excuse to watch it on repeat, every single day until it’s off, RIGHT??? Love this t-shirt so much.

Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com

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Summer
6 years ago

Oh my gosh, love the acid wash baseball cap – too fun!! Shockingly, I don’t own anything Friends so I need to get on that!

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Alix Maza
6 years ago

That keychain! I love it! And favorite episode? WHY MUST I PICK JUST ONE?!

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Mary Powers
6 years ago

That pivot tee though 🤣 need that and the smelly cat mug!! I’m so obsessed with this show and need to watch it again from the beginning. It’s been too long!

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Marlene
6 years ago

I’ve watched the entire series like 10 times! Lol. Never gets old, hard to pick a favorite.

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Erin
6 years ago

I’m embarrassed to tell you I’ve never watched friends 😂

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Amanda
6 years ago

I love all this friends stuff! Just saw a ton at pottery barn as well…and all the thanksgiving ones are priceless

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Lily
6 years ago

Love me some FRIENDS!! These are all such cute gift ideas.

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