Congrats to all the graduates this year! Graduating from college not only means leaving the dorm room, classes, and studying behind; new grads must also prepare for what's next. Celebrate their achievement and help them transition to the "real world" with high-quality gift ideas that'll set them up for success. Unique and useful subscription boxes let you skip the gift card, gadgets, and coffee maker, and surprise them with fabulous goodies delivered to their doorstep regularly. Whether they're leaving the nest, spiffing up their wardrobe, or building their resume, check out the best subscription boxes to mark their momentous milestone. From stationery to self-care, home essentials to tasty treats, these monthly subscription gift ideas will help them make adulting a little bit easier and a lot more fun.
Best Graduation Subscription Box Gifts
1. Trunk Club - Best Subscription Box for Keeping Your New Graduate Well Dressed
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About this Subscription: Trunk Club is Nordstrom's styling service, so you know that means high-quality clothes for the choosing, all sent straight to your new grad's door. You take an introductory survey upon signing up, be assigned a stylist, and then receive a stack of clothing, accessories, and shoes from quality brands that are suited to the functions (work, special occasion, or every day) for which you need new looks. Try everything on at home and send back anything you don't want to buy. What's more, Trunk Club offers a few cool perks: use a Nordstrom credit/debit card and they'll waive the styling fee (and price-match), and all members get to preview/edit what's in their shipment before it heads out.
The Products: Six to twelve women's or men's Nordstrom clothing items hand-selected by a stylist for you to try on at home.
The Cost: $25.00 styling fee per box (applies to any items you decide to keep; prices typically range between $50-300.00 per item). Free shipping and free returns in the U.S. Subscribe here!
Check out our Trunk Club reviews and details to learn more! Ships free to the U.S.
2. Armoire - Best Subscription Box for Experimenting with New Styles and Trends
About this Subscription: Armoire pairs the guidance of a personal styling service with the rental subscription model. Share your sizing and preferences via a simple quiz, and Armoire will share an assortment of up to 15 products that they think will fit your needs. You can swap out pieces before they ship. Your stylist will select 4 “looks" and send them to you.
Armoire then picks 4 of those looks to send to you. Keep them as long as you’d like, buy pieces you’ve grown attached to, or return your items for free to get something new. We like that they offer sizes 0-16W as well as maternity clothes.
The Products: The clothes are the high-end brands you love (think Milly, Theory, Vince, DVF etc) for all aspects of your life - from work, to weekends, parties, and everything in between.
The Cost: Get your first box for $69.00 by clicking here.
ACTIVE DEAL: Get $30 OFF 1 month of the 7-item plan OR 50% OFF 1 month of the unlimited plan.
CODE: 7MSA89 or MSAUNLIMITED50
Check out our Armoire reviews and details to learn more!
3. MeUndies - Best Subscription Box for Stocking Up on Basics
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About this Subscription: You'll never have to worry if your freshly minted grad has enough undies or socks on hand again with this graduation gift idea. MeUndies is an underwear subscription service that sends a new pair of high-quality, breathable MicroModal underwear or a pair of socks every month. MeUndies offers several cuts of men’s and women’s undies, plus three different options for colors and limited-edition patterns: Classic (for neutral tones like black, navy, and white), Bold (for vivid brights like pink coral and candy apple), and Adventurous (for wacky, colorful, out-of-the-ordinary prints). Think shamrocks, emojis, hearts, plaid, tigers, hedgehogs, plants, and more catchy themes.
The Products: Ethically made, sustainable, high-quality MicroModal underwear or long-staple Supima cotton fiber socks in a variety of cuts, colors, and patterns. Women’s undies run from size XS-4XL, and men’s undies run from size S-4XL. Socks run in unisex sizes S-XL.
The Cost: Pricing starts at $14.00 for Women's, $16.00 for Men's, and $8.00 for socks, and varies depending on style selected. There's no cost for membership. Members can select add-ons to their monthly shipment, and enjoy member pricing on additional styles. Subscribe here!
Check out our MeUndies reviews and details to learn more! Ships free to the U.S., to Canada for $3.00 for members ($6.00 for nonmembers), and to other international countries for $12.00.
4. Spiffster Tie Club - Best Subscription Box to Feel Job Interview Ready
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About this Subscription: The Spiffster Tie Club is a premium subscription box that sends one necktie each month. From pandemic-era Zoom interviews to in-person meetings, job seekers and young professionals need a fresh tie collection to jump-start their wardrobe. Your college grad will receive a quick profile survey, which allows them to set their necktie preferences: Business Mix, for the office and formal occasions; Bold Mix, for a fun and funkier look; or the Variety Mix for the best of both worlds. Spiffster ties come in solids, plaids, foulards, stripes, pin dots, polka dots, paisley designs, animal prints, and quirky prints.
The Products: Handcrafted neckties and bow ties made from high-quality materials like silk, microfibers, cotton, and wool.
The Cost: $10.00 per month for the Original Tie, Bow Tie, and Skinny Tie Subscriptions, $16.95 for the Silk Tie Subscription + shipping. Save with a longer subscription. Subscribe here!
Check out our Spiffster Tie Club details to learn more. Ships to the U.S. and Canada.
5. Dollar Shave Club - Best Subscription Box for Men's Grooming
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About this Subscription: One of the original razor cartridge subscription services, Dollar Shave Club has expanded its subscription service to multiple unisex grooming products including shaving, skincare, haircare, oral care, and deodorant. First-time customers can fill out the grooming plan questionnaire to receive a fully customized starter set or select items – from shave butter and shaving cream, to body wash, prep scrub, and razor handles – a la carte. Customers select shipping frequencies and can add or remove items as needed. DSC even includes its own quirky newspaper with interesting grooming and self-help(ish) articles that make perfect bathroom and anytime reading.
The Products: Razors and grooming products like shaving supplies, body and face wash, haircare, skincare, toothpaste, deodorant, wipes, and spray. You (or your grad) decide which products are in every shipment.
The Cost: You only pay for the products in each shipment. Shaving Essentials Kit $26.00. Shipping is free for all orders containing razor blades; orders under $18.00 may have a $4.00 shipping fee. Subscribe here!
Check out our Dollar Shave Club reviews and details to learn more. Ships to the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Australia.
6. Birchbox - Best Subscription to Try New Beauty Trends
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About this Subscription: With its amazing assortment of high-end samples, Birchbox is a hands-down favorite sure to primp and pamper your recent high school or college graduate alike. Each month, subscribers get a new mix of 5 beauty samples, such as makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance items. Birchbox lets you choose whether you’d like a box of items picked just for you (including one item you get to pick out yourself), or a "curated" box fully chosen by Birchbox. You can also shop full-size items to add to your box, if you’d like. Expect new discoveries as well as familiar names, like MAC, Sunday Riley, Kiehl’s, Ouai, Beauty Blender, and more.
The Products: A new mix of 5 beauty samples such as makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance items each month
The Cost: $15.00 per month+ free shipping. Save with a longer subscription. Subscribe here!
Check out our Birchbox reviews and details to learn more. Ships to the U.S., France, Spain, and the U.K.
7. HelloFresh - Best Subscription Box for Fast, Easy Home-cooked Meals
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About this Subscription: HelloFresh is a popular meal kit delivery service and subscription that takes the guesswork out of planning and prepping home-cooked meals. Your grad will receive quality pre-portioned, fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes they can choose week by week. The entry-level subscription feeds 2 people, but many single-person households choose the 3-meal plan for 2 people. The meals are perfect to share with friends, and they also make for a delicious lunch the next day. No grocery store trips, no fancy cooking skills, and no hassle required.
The Products: Healthy recipes and pre-portioned fresh ingredients.
The Cost: Starts at $7.49 per serving. Subscribe here.
ACTIVE DEAL: 16 Free Meals (Offer is for new subscriptions only across 9 boxes and varies by plan) + First Box Ships Free + 3 Surprise Gifts
CODE: MSA16HF
Read our HelloFresh Box reviews and details to learn more. Ships to the contiguous U.S. for $8.99.
8. Winc - Best Subscription Box for Wine
About This Subscription: Winc is one of the most popular wine subscription boxes, and their site focuses on a simple, straightforward ordering process. Even so, they offer an exceptional level of curation that will help you find bottles that you actually love.
To get started, you’ll fill out an easy survey, indicating your preferences for different types of wine. The questions are simple, even for newcomers — for example, you’ll tell Winc how you take your coffee, which tells them about your preference for tannins.
Based on your answers, Winc suggests unique, affordable wines designed to please your palate. If you’re not sure about a certain recommendation, you can easily make changes to your shipment.
The Products: Each month, you’ll get 4 full-size bottles. We love that these aren’t samples; you’ll have enough wine to pair with meals and share with friends. Overall, Winc is affordable, with a wide variety of wines that never feels overwhelming. If you’re looking for a wine club, this is the right place to start.
The Cost: Prices start at $12.99 per bottle with free shipping for orders with 4+ bottles. Sign up here.
Check out our Winc reviews and info to learn more. Ships to most of the U.S.
9. Blueland - Best Subscription Box for Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies
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About this Subscription: Blueland makes a variety of every day cleaning products, all made without single-use plastic packaging. These effective, non-toxic products are formulated without water (your new graduate will already have that at home) and minimize the carbon footprint generated when these products are shipped from Blueland's warehouse to your home. Blueland's products are paired with reusable bottles so you only buy the bottle once and never have to throw it away.
The Products: The Clean Up Kit comes with 3 Forever Bottles and 3 Tablets (Multi-Surface, Glass + Mirror, Bathroom). All the packaging, which includes tablet pack wrapper, shipping materials and Forever Bottles is 100% recyclable.
The Cost: Prices start at $29.00.
Read our Blueland reviews here.
10. greenUP Box - Best Subscription Box to Cut Down on Waste and Plastic
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About this Box: Set your new college graduate up to say "goodbye waste" by reducing plastic in their home and life. The greenUP Box is all about this zero-waste initiative and will send eco-friendly, plastic-swap items for their kitchen, pantry, bathroom, cleaning closet, workday lunchbox, grocery shopping, travel, and more. The items are made out of bamboo, stainless steel, and other reusable options. All items are vegan (or "beegan," with a focus on bee products), cruelty-free, and often support small businesses with the items sent.
The Products: Vegan, eco-friendly products for the home that encourage less plastic waste and less waste in one area of your grad's life each month.
The Cost: $39.95 every other month. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: 10% off of your first quarterly box
CODE: MSA10
Read our greenUP Box reviews and details to learn more. Ships to the U.S. for $3.00.
11. Cloth & Paper - Best Subscription Box for Getting Organized
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About this Subscription: Cloth & Paper offers a subscription for top-notch writing utensils, another which sends stationery and paper goods for an organized lifestyle, and a third that blends the best of both worlds. Subscribers swoon over its minimalist aesthetic and simple black-and-white color scheme throughout. This classy sub is as exciting for personal use as it is for work applications, and makes organizing life, dare we say, fun!
The Products: Stationery goods, planner accessories, hard-to-find pens, fancy lifestyle items, and Cloth & Paper exclusives.
The Cost: $18.00 per month for the Penspiration subscription, $38.00 per month for the Planning & Stationery box, and $48.00 per month for both. Save with a longer subscription. Subscribe here!
Check out Cloth & Paper reviews and details to learn more. Ships free to the U.S., to Canada for $7.00, and to most other countries for $12.00.
12. Amazon Prime - Best Gift for Every Conceivable Purpose
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About this Subscription: Whether your grad is decorating their new home or enjoying the latest in entertainment, give them the ultimate gift of convenience with an Amazon Prime subscription. They'll enjoy fast, free delivery, access to thousands of movies and TV shows with Prime Video, streaming millions of songs and thousands of playlists, free Kindle e-books, unlimited photo storage, exclusive access to deals, Twitch, and much more. Amazon Prime also comes with additional benefits including Alexa voice deals for members with an Amazon Echo speaker. Ask "Alexa, what are my deals?" and Alexa will let you know which Prime deals are available and how much you'll save, then let you add to cart. Prime members can download two free titles from Audible’s premium section (instead of one for non-Amazon Prime members) when you sign up for a free Audible trial. If you have an Amazon Echo Show, you can stream movies and TV shows from Prime Video. If your recipient is already a Prime member, the gift can be exchanged for an Amazon.com Gift Card in the value of the original gift purchase price.
The Products: Amazon Prime subscription with free 2-day delivery on millions of items, access to Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, Prime Gaming with monthly Twitch channel subscription, Prime Day discounts, free Kindle e-books, free upgraded shipping at Zappos, and more benefits.
The Cost: Membership fee 3 months for $39.00, 12 months for $119.00. Subscribe here!
Amazon Prime is available in the U.S., Canada, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the U.K.
13. Skillshare - Best Subscription to Spark Creativity
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About this Subscription: If your college grad is a creative or would like to get in touch with their creative side, Skillshare makes an amazing college graduation gift. It offers video classes in just about every subject taught by real people who are really good at that subject. A Skillshare free membership features access to free classes and the option to create projects and participate in discussions for classes. With Skillshare Premium, your recent grad will get unlimited access to billions (ok it’s more like 1000s) of classes, which you can download for offline access on the Skillshare app. While most Skillshare classes are self-guided, they also offer workshops. Workshops are a curated set of classes hosted by Skillshare staff that you complete on a set calendar with prompts to keep you on track. Students in workshops also exchange feedback to help everyone improve. Recent offerings include Dream It, Do It: Build Your Creative Business; Create a Successful YouTube Business: From Concept to Camera; and Design a Space You Love in 4 Weeks: Easy, Fun, Fabulous.
The Products: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and more.
The Cost: Skillshare Premium $19.00 per month, or Annual Membership $99.00 (or $8.25 per month). Keep an eye out for annual membership special offers. New members can get their first 14 days of Skillshare Premium for free. Free membership offers access to free classes, projects, and discussions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Get 2 FREE Weeks of Unlimited Classes! No coupon needed - just use this link.
Check out our Skillshare reviews and details to learn more.
14. Book of the Month - Best Subscription for Reading New Books
About this Subscription: Book of the Month is recurring favorite among our community of readers. This monthly book subscription works like this: the BOTM team selects 5 new hardcover books for subscribers to choose from. You pick which title you’d like to receive on the first of the month (or let Book of the Month choose for you), and if you're not ready for a new title yet, you can choose to skip the month. Alternatively, if you’re tearing through books, you can add up to 2 additional books to your order for $9.99 each! You can browse each month's selections before you sign up; they include new and early releases, Oprah's book club selections, Young Adult picks, and more: you can browse from a huge library of selections to make your monthly choice, including thrillers and nonfiction, too.
The Products: Book of the Month has a wide selection of titles that includes new releases, fiction, young adult, non-fiction, and more.
The Cost: $14.99 per month. Subscribe here.
Read our Book of the Month reviews or check out this Book of the Month info to learn more. Ships to the U.S. for free.
15. Switch - Best Gift for a Revolving Designer Jewelry Collection
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About this Membership: Caviar taste on a college student budget meets its match with the Switch designer jewelry membership. For the grad that loves a little luxury in their rotation, perks of the plan include full access to a wide array of designer jewelry for every occasion. Members may keep the pieces for as long as they want, may exchange pieces at any time, and enjoy free shipping both ways. If they decide they love an item too much to ever part with it, there are options to buy pieces at a discount. Minor wear and tear is covered by Switch, and credit can be earned each month toward future purchases. Whether to enjoy a little sparkle from the latest designer collections, rare vintage pieces that dazzle, or exclusives from emerging designers, Switch is the gift of endless designer jewelry (that doesn't cost an arm and a leg!).
The Products: Carefully curated collections of designer jewelry, with statement styles, vintage pieces, fine jewelry, and fashion accessories with an average retail price of $600.00. Guaranteed to be authentic, Switch's collections feature high-end designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Christian Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and more.
The Cost: Plans start at $40.00 per month for the Gold membership (1 piece at a time), $70.00 per month for the Platinum membership (2 pieces at a time), and $90.00 per month for the Black membership (3 pieces at a time). Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 50% off your first month
CODE: LOVEMSA
Check out our Switch reviews and details to learn more! Free shipping and exchanges for members in the U.S.
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