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A bit left-field but have you considered something like a Rolls? Sort of classic looking, you can source an old one cheaply to see if she gets on with it, and a new one would look nice. I mention a Rolls as my girlfriend used it for a long distance tour, and preferred it to the saddle that came stock with her Giant Defy.
Incidentally, in prep for the same tour I tried out the Spa Brooks copy but didn't get on with it. Nice looking saddle, well made, etc. and it's obviously very personal but with a long breaking-in period, may put her off if not comfortable quite quickly.
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Aye I'm reconsidering... It depends whether I can convince her to keep it indoors or not I guess (we're long distance). Bought her cheap padded cycling shorts which is always a revelation for people who don't ride bikes very often so maybe I'll just give her those and consider swapping the saddle later on.
I have got my eye on a cheeky bargain on eBay, if I win it I'm going to be jealous as it'll be more expensive than anything I've got on my own bikes!