Editor’s note: For other potential gift suggestions for the lovely ladies in your life, click here.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — once you get your shopping done, that is.
With the holiday season upon us, you might have it all set in your mind exactly what you’d like (and on that note, I’ll be sharing my
Christmas Wish List on Wednesday). But shopping for a woman in your life, be it your mother, sister grandmother, girlfriend or wife, can be a bit tricky. And time is running short this Christmas season — although hopefully you’ve been paying attention for possible gift suggestions. Regardless, to save you a bunch of time and stress, I went ahead and put together a handy little gift guide — one that hopefully doesn’t need to be used out of desperation (you won’t make that mistake again, right? Right). What follows below are one man’s suggestions for gifts this Christmas, each with a rather affordable tilt to them; each can also be altered or changed accordingly (for example, might not want to give a piece of jewelry from Tiffany & Co. to that girl you met a few weeks ago, yeah?). So read on, fill up your cart and then shop for all the
#menswear you’ve had your eye on.
For Your Girlfriend or Wife: Duet Snap Clutch: $98 OR Madewell Adjustable Knotshine Bangle, $17.50 AND An Experience [A Special Dinner or Trip]
Two choices, one chic and pricey, the other more cost-effective yet just as fashionable.
So you can take your pick of two gift options here — a rather pricey (for us younger guys)
black leather clutch that’s simple, fashionable and usable with anything. or a much more cost-effective yet no less chic
Madewell bracelet. Add on something that’ll create a lasting memory, whether that’s a nice dinner out, a special day trip or perhaps a neat class that fits both your interests, be it cooking or wine tasting.
For Your Mother: Le Pavilion Dot 3-Piece Kitchen Set — $35
Simple dots to upgrade some basic kitchen items.
If you grew up in a household like mine, you might have had a lovely mom (Hi, Mom!) who really enjoyed putting together delicious meals and desserts galore (
Editor’s note: Very much looking forward to all those Christmas cookies). If that’s the case for you as well, this neat set of
Kate Spade kitchen products (a dish towel, oven mitt and pot holder) might fit the bill accordingly. Think of it as a mini-style upgrade for your mom — the small touches count in the kitchen too, so fun items like this can make cooking even more fun. Conversely,
a premium candle is always a nice way to brighten a home (maybe augment this one with a personalized card).
For Your Sister: A Great New Book + “Travel the World” Calendar — About $26
A book and a desk calendar that complement each other quite nicely!
So let’s say your sister is quite into reading in her spare time – – you’ve won half the battle right there! While it could also be great to consider a book that fits her particular interests, there’s a good in-between option if you’re stuck:
A Field Guide To Getting Lost is, by all accounts, introspective, fascinating and well-written. And who doesn’t like a book that checks those boxes? It’s a nice deal that’ll provide good value beyond just one read, too (see, this is just like menswear!). A
cool desk calendar with some nice color is a simple way to brighten up a space, and it complements the wanderlust theme of the book — a one-two punch!
For Your Grandmother: Kate Spade Raise A Glass Tidbit Plate — $30
Patterned plates make cocktail hour more enjoyable for everyone (not that it’s not fun already).
As we talk about style upgrades in the menswear world, the same idea can apply to little things like cocktail plates. This set of
Kate Spade plates in particular plays off that motif quite nicely; the patterns are pleasing and just a bit fun, too. This is another gift that you could complement with a nice handwritten card or perhaps, a photo of yourself. If your grandmother is more into something like understated jewelry,
this silver cuff could be the perfect gift. Conversely, playing to her interests with a book by a well-loved author could also be just the thing to do.
The key when giving gifts is to play to the interests and hobbies of the recipient — and the biggest thing that goes into that is putting thought and attention into what you give! I hope your holiday season is fun-filled, and that your shopping goes smoothly — let me know your thoughts on this gift guide below, and thanks very much for reading.
-Beau
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