It is true that every generation thinks it invented the dinner party. It is equally true, we presume, that every generation faces a bout of pre-dinner party apprehension, staring down a generic bottle of wine and trying to decide what kind of guest they want to be. Whether your calendar is filling up with holiday parties or you’ve befriended someone with a weekend home upstate, this time of year is rife with occasions that call for hostess gift ideas. And since there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all option (that aforementioned bottle of wine can be a thoughtful last resort), it’s worth taking a little time to pinpoint a present tailored to your recipient’s interests.

Vogue ’s Guide to the Best Hostess Gifts:

For the Takeaway Pro Porta Corte napkin set Jump to review $98

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