The holidays are a wonderful time full of gift giving, community, fellowship, and showing the ones closest to you that you love and care for them. Unfortunately, the holidays can sometimes end up being a stressful season, especially as we struggle to find the best ways to show those closest to us that we care. And let’s be honest, finding the best gift for your significant other can be a struggle, especially that male significant other who doesn’t seem to want anything!
Fear not! We’ve got you covered with a gift guide for your man this year that won’t disappoint, nor destroy your wallet.
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The Basics
First off, the easiest gifts to get for the man in your life may actually be clothes. These are easy gifts to buy, especially if you know your man’s style and sizes. Just check the tags on his T-shirts and measurements on his pants and you’ll be good to go. But what kind of clothes are men looking for right now?
Okay, before we get any further, let’s make sure we get clothes that are for him, men like their look, but here are some almost universal wearables that any man would be happy to receive.
Comfortable Underwear
This one is no joke. The chance to splurge on underwear only comes every once in a while. A nice pair made out of good material, wearable in athletic and casual settings, breathable, and that—well—cradles the goods is something every man values. Get him a week’s worth of these, and he’ll be happier than you’d expect!
Graphic Tees
Graphic tees for men can be excellent gifts. We’re not talking the kind of graphic tees you see middle schoolers wearing, we’re talking classy, cool, modern graphic tees for grown up, professional men. You can find some excellent graphic tees like this on www.intotheam.com
A Good Pair of Jeans
That’s right, how could it be so simple? I good pair of jeans will go a long way. Whatever style your man prefers—skinny, slim, boot-cut, straight—a well-made pair of jeans that looks good and lasts long is a great gift that keeps on giving.
Cool Gadgets
Among the best things you can gift your man are those outright cool gadgets that he wouldn’t be able to justify buying for himself. Of course this differs depending on his personality, but here are a few ideas of gadgets to get your man.
Floating speakers. There are a number of these on the internet that you can find. Using magnets, these speakers float, looking like something out of Star Wars. Is it necessary? No. Is it cool? Absolutely.
Voice controlled systems. We all like gadgets that make us feel a little bit more like Tony Stark, and this is one of those things. Any voice-activated assistant that can run lights, other tech, and make the day a little bit easier is a win.
Unique displays. Is your man obsessive about something? Get a pristine, well-displayed piece of memorabilia that looks good, and he will be more than pleased.
Hobby Helpers
If your man has a niche hobby, dive into it! Is he a coffee snob? Get him an aeropress, or a nice pour over set up. Maybe he’s into cooking and cocktails, a cold smoker can be an awesome, and affordable gift. If he’s a musician, there is a plethora of different tools and toys that can make his home studio even better.
Little things that make his hobbies more enjoyable, allow him to dive deeper, or even that he can’t justify getting himself always make great gifts.
Athletic Gear
If your man is an athlete, whatever the sport or activity may be, gear for his aerobic hobby can be an excellent gift! Once again, ask the question: “would he be able to justify buying this for himself?” Especially if he can’t, go for it! This can include athletic wear, custom water bottles, an upgrade of a piece of equipment he has overused, or even a membership to a sports club.
Let’s be clear that athletic gear is only a good idea if your man has an athletic hobby, getting him this sort of thing otherwise may come across offensively.
You Know Him Best!
Remember, you know your man better than most people. If he loves something or has been talking about something, you are set up to make him happy this holiday season!
