GIFT GUIDE: FOR MEN

Every year one of the MOST requested Gift Guides is for the MEN in our lives – and understandably so. They can be h-a-r-d to shop for since half the time they don’t even know what they want for dinner, let alone Christmas. 😉 In the past, J has taken over the blog for this day to offer his two cents, but this year I kept the sleigh reins myself since I end up buying him quite a few things from this list – ha! There are options here in this gift guide for men for every guy on your list, whether it’s your significant other or spouse, your dad, brother-in-law, or third cousin Bob twice removed.

A few call-outs worth spotlighting…

Shutterfly photo books. Every year I make J a photo book to roundup all of our dates from the year. I write “Remember when…” on each page with another note describing what we did, who we saw, what we talked about, etc. It’s hands DOWN his favorite gift every single year. He’s said before that it’s really the only gift he cares about. Ha! But HIGHLY recommend if you’ve got a guy in your life who’s the sentimental type!
Vintage NFL sweatshirt – Go Taylor’s boyfriend! 😉
Tommy John – This is J’s *favorite* brand for comfies – and honestly one of mine, too. Tommy John pieces are SO squishy soft, breathable, and comfortable. Many are labeled “second skin” which really speaks to how well they fit + feel. Upgrade his basic tees, grab a new golf polo, or put some underwear in his stocking – P.S. I’m trying to get another discount code for y’all here, so stay tuned + come back for an update ASAP!
Mizzen + Main dress shirts. If you’ve got a guy who wears dress shirts for work on the reg and/or has #taste, Mizzen + Main is where it’s at. They’re J’s FAVORITE dress shirt – you can feel the difference in quality, and they’re still soft + breathable for long days/nights at the office. More on them below.

OH ALSO, before diving in – a jolly reminder that you can click the HOLIDAY SHOP tab on my website menu at any point to see all GIFT GUIDES in one place. There, you can shop all big gift guides like this that are already published on the blog, or “QUICK SHOP” for quick product-only roundups of shoppable ideas for everyone on your list, from the coffee lover to the cozy girl, organized by person, category, and also by price point (For Her Under $20, For Her Under $50, etc!). Click here to get started with quick shopping!

UGG Tasman slippers – This will be one of the hottest gifts of the season again, for both genders – they can’t even keep them in stock!
Bourbon bears – For the dude with a sweet tooth.
Heated sports chair – PERFECT for the sports dad.
Simple Modern team tumbler – Because this is truly perfect for the sports fanatic – it’s the cup, but in tumbler form, branded with his team.
Charging hub – The perfect gift for the connected guy! This hub can sit on his nightstand and simultaneously charges an iPhone, Apple Watch, AND AirPods.
MLB baseball bat bottle openers – I MEAN HOW FREAKING COOL is this?!?! If you’ve got a baseball fan in your life, this is it. Super sentimental + meaningful, too – I got my dad one last Christmas with his favorite team and he loveloveloved.
Lululemon Always in Motion boxer briefs – Some elevated undies are always a good idea. Ha!
Classic OG Nintendo – For the OG gamer…a total hit of nostalgia.
Custom face socks – I MEAN. For your partner, get YOUR face on them as a funny gift. For your dad, get your face on them – or your mom’s. For a new dad, get his baby’s. So many options!
Lululemon Studio mirror – This is SO COOL, I lowkey want it myself. 😉 A splurge for the fitness fanatic.
Tovala Smart Oven – We’re BIG Tovala fans – as are my Mimi & Papa. If you’re got a bachelor on your shopping list who doesn’t really like cooking, gift him the Tovala + the meal delivery service – it’s FOOLPROOF and delish. But regardless, you don’t need the meals to enjoy the oven; it bakes, broils, reheats, toasts AND AIR FRIES, so it saves counter space by consolidating a few appliances in one.
Waterproof bluetooth speaker – So he can jam out in the shower. Also great for rainy gameday tailgates!
Anatomy of sports coasters – Another gem for the fan, be it for his man cave or bachelor pad!
Bloody Mary cocktail branches – These are SO COOL if he’s into Bloody Mary’s – I might grab this for my brother since he *just* discovered the art of layering stuff onto/into a Bloody!
Putting green – Got this for J’s office last year. For when they’re “in a meeting” – ha!
Vuori joggers – I have a pair myself and can 100% approve. They’re so comfortable, but chic…another practical, elevated wardrobe option!
Half-zip cashmere sweater – Can never go wrong with a classic cashmere pullover.
Tech winter gloves – I feel like every guy is losing gloves left and right (and also me, ha!). These are SO good for winter, and he can still scroll + check Fantasy Football while keeping cozy, too.
Hoka running shoe – Hokas for life.
THE CUP – It’s gender neutral, yo! You’ve only seen me share my lovelovelove for THE CUP about a bajillion and one times (were you influenced yet? 😉 ), but for dang good reason. Makes a great stocking stuffer for your guy since it fills up the whole stocking! Comes with two interchangeable, leak-free lids for both hot and cold drinks. It’ll keep his ice frozen ALL DAY LONG or his coffee piping hot. Also…
Oculus – These are WILD – we have one! It’s a virtual reality headset that literally immerses you within the VR world. We tested our neighbors’ last summer and MAN – totally wild. A unique gift idea for the big kid at heart!
Himalayan salt tequila glasses – These are AWESOME for the margarita maker (or just for tequila shots if that’s your thing…ha!)
Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds – Wireless, noise-cancelling, and comfortable. Works for his gym runs, too!
Fitbit – Always good for anyone getting back into (or already into) their fitness!
Bourbon infused tea – If he likes tea to relax, but with a kick. 😉
Earbud cord organizer – SO CLUTCH, especially if his earbuds currently look like my man’s collection. IE, an indeterminable number of earbuds all lumped together as a mass of cords. HA.
Brumate – Great for the guy who loveloveloves a good brew! Brumates are big in our house – they’re like double-insulated steel koozies that keep your drink cooler longer than any of those cheap ones in your junk drawer that you got from a promotional event or still have from college. 😉 They come in sizes for everything from seltzers to beers and make awesome sets, too!
Nest thermostat – Pricier, but a sweet gift for the guy always nerding out over the temperature of the house.
Custom face golf balls – Great for gifting the new dad for first golf outing with the boys post-baby!
Beer/beverage fridge – For the man cave or garage – JUST for his beverages of choice. BONUS: Fill it with his favorite beer and leave it under the tree like that!
Abercrombie essential tee set – Softer than his basic Hanes.
Wireless headset – A splurge for him, but WHOA HOW COOL – wireless sound-blocking Bose headphones. He’ll lovelovelove ya forever. 😉
Mizzen+Main button down shirts – I CANNOT RECOMMEND THESE ENOUGH!!! I bit the bullet and pulled the trigger on one for J a few years ago after hearing quite a few bloggers *rave* about how much their boyfriends or husbands loveloveloved these shirts. J freaked out when he saw how much I spent on a dress shirt thinking there was NO WAY this was any better than his favorite dress shirts from Target. Now…it’s hands DOWN his favorite. He has formally requested at least one Mizzen + Main shirt for every gift-giving occasion.
Hopsulater BOTT’L bottle cooler – How cool is this – literally??? Great for the guy who wants/needs his beer at the perfect temp in a bottle versus pouring into a glass (ew).
Spikeball set – A fun backyard game or tailgate activity!
Custom bobblehead – SO FUNNY, especially if you’re doing a White Elephant or need a gift that will get a laugh!
Smokehouse seasoning set – For the grillmaster guy!
Ice ball set – For the perfect frozen sphere every time.
Herschel duffel bag – A classic, timeless duffel for all of his traveling needs.
Personalized Whiskey decanter – A cool, custom addition to his bar cart. And from a small shop!
Carhatt beanie – For the hip, cozy guy.