Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us. I know, I was grumbling myself as I wrote that. Somehow, the holidays always seem to appear out of nowhere like that mass scraggly bearded friends you didn’t know you had until November hits. Like it or not, we must embrace it, so why not have some fun this holiday season. This article goes out to those shopping for the stylish man or the man aspiring to be stylish. After all, we have those times when we could you use a push in the right direction from our loved ones (a stylish direction in this case).
I have wrangled up what I think are some of the best gift contenders this year for that man in your life. So let’s wipe the post-election frowns off our faces and get excited to spread some holiday cheer, one stylish gift at a time. Here’s my foolproof (not guaranteed) list of gifts for this year:
- Give them what they didn’t want as a kid – socks. Stick with me here. I know socks can sound pretty boring, but it is one of my favorite things to receive. I talked before about stylish socks, so you know I love them. Buy him a pair of socks or ten and he will be thanking you all year for the preferential treatment he receives resulting from sporting non-holey and fashionable socks. I like this set from Taft
Visit Site - Stylish guys always need something to set them apart at events or even just in the office. Get him a pair of classy cufflinks and he will surely receive compliments on his dapper look wherever he wears them. This set that includes cuff links, a lapel pin and shirt studs makes a great gift.
Visit Site - A quality scarf is a necessity in the winter wardrobe of any man dressing to impress and to stay warm. However, a great scarf is often forgotten in a man’s wardrobe like we forget how good a Berger cookie is until we leave Maryland and realize how much we need it right now. Don’t let the stylish men in your life face this type of incredible disappointment. Make sure he has a sharp scarf to keep him warm and looking good, even if he doesn’t realize he needs it yet. This classic style from Burberry is always a great option:
Visit Site - Every stylish man needs a great watch and if he already has one, he can always use another. In my opinion, watches are often overlooked as a great accessory for men. A great watch not only rounds out any ensemble but it is also always a great conversation starter. This option from Panerai is one of my favorites:
Visit Site - Is he a jetsetter? Having a great Dopp kit is a requirement for any traveling guy. A great canvas Dopp kit makes a great starting kit or go for a leather kit if you want something a little bit more classic. I love this option from Moore & Giles
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If you want to add a little something special to your gift, fill the kit with all the travel necessities of a dapper dude. For the bearded man, the beard care products from Stubble & Stache are a great addition to any Dopp kit.
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If all else fails and he already has everything he needs to look great, get him something to help him have a great time. Board games may seem a little too ‘90s for you, but that might be just what we all need to unwind this holiday season. Everybody loves to unleash their competitive side every once in awhile. Help him be competitive with class this year with classic board game set. I like this classic and handmade backgammon set:
