Gift Profile guide

Gift Profile examples

Gift Profile examples show how to share current interests, sizes, style notes, no-gos, Personal Gift Picks, and Cherry Picks with the people buying for you.

Create your Gift Profile

What you can put in a Gift Profile

Jordan’s Shopping Notes show clothing preferences, sizes, style, no-gos, gift space, and device details in the same format friends see.

Example Gift Profile

Jordan's Gift ProfileThe same Shopping Notes format friends see on a shared profile.
Shopping notes for JordanWhat to know when picking their gift.

Good clothing gifts

  • Hiking layers
  • Everyday socks

Gifts to avoid

  • Strong fragrances
  • Novelty mugs

Clothing sizes

Shirts & jackets
M
Pants & shorts
32 × 30
Shoes
9
Fit
Relaxed fit

Clothing colors & patterns

Gift style
Simple, practical, made to last
Style note
Outdoor gear that works for everyday use
Clothing colors & patterns
  • Navy
  • forest green
  • charcoal
Clothing colors to skip
  • Neon

Gift size

Small or easy-to-store gifts are best

Tech & device gifts

Okay to buy
Phone accessories, Headphones
Phone model
iPhone

Examples for different people

Here’s what to add for yourself, a child, or someone who never knows what to ask for.

For an adult

For your own profile, start with what you’re into lately:

  • A few interests you would genuinely enjoy a gift for
  • Clothing, shoe, or accessory sizes that are easy to get wrong
  • Favorite colors, materials, or styles
  • Things you already own, receive too often, or would rather skip
  • A Personal Gift Pick when you have an exact gift in mind

For a child under 13

Update a parent-managed Child Gift Profile for someone under 13 as they grow. Add:

See how Child Gift Profiles work
  • Current characters, activities, books, games, or creative interests
  • Clothing and shoe sizes kept up to date by the parent
  • Supplies, clothes, or gear they need and would still be happy to open
  • Things the child has outgrown, already owns, or should avoid
  • Personal Gift Picks for family and friends at different budgets

For someone who is hard to shop for

If you never know what to ask for, give friends a few places to start:

Use the gift preference checklist
  • A hobby you have recently started or want to return to
  • Snacks, drinks, or hobby supplies you already buy for yourself
  • Colors, materials, or styles that feel like you
  • Gift categories you’re happy to be surprised with
  • Clear no-gos so friends know what not to buy

Ready to make your own?

Put your preferences, Personal Gift Picks, and Cherry Picks in one Gift Profile.

Create your Gift Profile

More Gift Profile guides

Gift Profile guideGift Preference ListGift comparisonGift Profile vs. WishlistFor parents and guardiansGift Profiles for Kids Under 13

Questions about Gift Profiles?

Do I have to add exact gifts?

No. You can add exact Personal Gift Picks, share preferences that leave room for a surprise, or use both on the same Gift Profile.

Can I make a Gift Profile for my child?

Yes. A parent or guardian can create and manage a Child Gift Profile for a child under 13 from their own Cherry account.

Do friends need an account to shop from my profile?

No. People with your shared link can view gift ideas, open retailer links, and mark gifts as purchased without creating an account.