Chrome or Satin Nickel is the preferred color for a bath mirror.  The reason is that most bathrooms have chrome fixtures - not gold ones.  By the same token, if the mirror is to be used in the bedroom, then Brass or Satin Brass is the preferred choice.

HARDWIRE mirrors must be installed by electricians and often take gift recipients by surprise.

Magnification -  The most universally accepted magnification power is 5x.  7x and greater mirrors are best for critical use or for use by people with poor eyesight.   If you do order a 7x or 9x mirror, read the warning page you'll see, carefully.

Installation Space - If giving a wall-mounted mirror consider carefully the space it will need to fit into.  Lighted mirrors are 2 " thick at minimum and much larger "in person" than one might imagine from a tiny photo representation on the web page.