Gift ideas for men aren’t rocket science. Men want and deserve actual gifts too. Sounds obvious until you hear some ladies say they want to shave and prepare their vagina as the gift for their man on his birthday or other gift-worthy celebrations.
The most common one you’ll even hear in this part of the world is gifting men boxers and singlets. It’s thoughtless, passive, and quite embarrassing to say the least, given the fact that many men go the extra mile to make a woman happy on a special occasion.
Though gifts are majorly about the thought behind them, however, what good is a gift that is void of effort, better to not give a gift at all.
This post is designed for ladies that want to do better at buying gifts for the men in their lives (boyfriend, husband, dad, son, brother, etc.) and also for men that want to give other men gifts but are confused as to what to give them.
I’ve been able to curate a number of gift items that are thoughtful and memorable, some are budget-friendly, while others are high-end premium gifts.
I also managed to segment the gifts into different types based on the personality of the person you’re giving, as well as the kind of relationship that exists between you two.
There’s just one cardinal rule when you want to gift a masculine soul anything; don’t go buying things you think he’ll like just because you like it.
Men are very cerebral and appreciate things that have a purpose that they can serve in their day-to-day lives. Items that are useful that one may not think of buying for oneself. Let’s dig in and start with…
FUNCTIONAL/PRACTICAL GIFTS
Just as the name implies…they’re gifts an individual can use on a day-to-day or once in a while basis. You only need to observe and see what’s missing in their lives and they’ll just not wake up and say “let me go get this item” and you get it for them. Here are a few examples of functional gift ideas for men;
- CAR TYRES
if he has a car, receiving tyres as a gift is not only unique and ingenious, but also functional. Like are said earlier men aren’t into fluffy or jingly things. Car tyres are as functional as a gift can get for a man that owns a car.
2. BEDDINGS AND TOWELS:
this is a budget-friendly gift idea that you can sort with 15k or less. A set of bedsheet and pillow cases with a duvet is practical and a bonus point is you can be sure he’d remember you anytime he sleeps on it. You can as well add towels and bathrobes as a show of care and effort in putting the gifts together.
3. FOOD ITEMS;
sounds bizarre yea? But times are hard and food is a necessity for everyone. There’s a saying that “the way to a man’s heart is food” (doesn’t specify whether raw or cooked, lol). Many bachelor men eat out mostly and rarely have time to stock the house with food items and ingredients.
Imagine having to relief him of the thought, stress and money spent to do this. I would appreciate this and I’m sure many men will too. However, this kind of gift is for someone you’re in a romantic relationship with and both of you are fully aware that you’re on the same page in the relationship.
4. LEATHER ITEMS;
men love leather. Items like belts, shoes, leather bracelets, leather laptop bags or briefcases, wallets, sandals and slippers. Asides the style statement they give, wearing leather for a man is a show of class and masculinity.
5. SKINCARE;
to get a deeper explanation about skincare for men, read this: https://menstyleplug.com/8-easy-skincare-tips-for-men-to-have-an-awesome-skin-in-3-weeks/ .Most men don’t pay attention to their skin, which is a good place for you to come in. The article above highlights sets skin care products you can get for him depending on his complexion.
6. PERFUMES AND COLOGNES:
this could be budget-friendly or premium depending on your budget and taste/class of the person you want to give. Read this: https://menstyleplug.com/power-of-fragrance-and-how-to-wield/ . It’s an exhaustive guide on how to go about the perfume world. To make this more presentable, it is advised you pair it with another gift.
7. JEWELRY;
the modern man adorns himself with different kind of jewelry, though usually minimalist in approach but it’s an essential style accessory these days. Items like rings, bracelets, neck chains, wristwatches, cufflinks, even belt buckles are all types of jewelry. Be sure he’s the type that wears jewelry though. For items like rings and cufflinks or pendants, you can have his initials or name engraved on them to show you put in effort. in getting the gift. Read this: https://menstyleplug.com/no-more-excuses-mens-jewelry-can-be-your-style-game-changer-heres-how/
8. GADGETS;
gadgets are what premium bone straight hair is to women or what toys are to children, and in every man resides a little child that wishes to relieve the childhood experience, and which other way to do this than with gadgets. Depending on your budget, you can either go for the budget-friendly gadgets or the high-end ones. Top on my list for these is a videogame console, the most recent being PlayStation5 (you’ll the average guy’s heart, buying him this, so long he’s the gaming type), other gadgets are phones, AirPods/earbuds, noise-canceling headsets, car, phone mount, Bluetooth speakers, iwatch/smartwatch and electric hoverboard or scooter.
9. GROOMING KIT/ ELECTRIC HAIR CLIPPER;
this is a budget-friendly gift idea that shows you care how your man presents himself. Whether he’s a clean-shaven man or he keeps beards, the electric clipper and grooming kit is what he can use on a day-to-day basis to look sharp before visiting his barber. The grooming kit comes with beard oils, after shave, beard balm and conditioner, brush, comb, nail clips, scissors and nail file. As an added advantage, you can even help him with his grooming as a fun thing for both of you.
10. BOARD GAMES;
most correct guys play at least one board game and I’m not talking about ludo here please, lol. Something cerebral like chess, scrabble, monopoly, ayo olopon,etc. Get him the premium version of any of these games (eg. A wooden chessboard) and you guys can enjoy it together at your leisure time.
11. A TAILORED APPAREL;
especially a traditional outfit. You can try get the contact of his tailor and have something made for him on your tab. Of course, it should be a surprise to heighten the effect. If possible, have is name or initials monogrammed on the piece to show you put in effort and pay attention to details.
GESTURE GIFTS
FAQ…what do I buy for a man that has everything already? You give him an experience. Most men that belong to this category are most likely high-income earners and as such may be very busy to enjoy some other things for themselves.
You can’t put a dollar value on a great experience and the memory of it lingers. You only need to know their schedule and be sure they’ll be up for the kind of experience you have in mind. Here are some examples…
12. BOOK A SPA TREATMENT FOR HIM;
you could go together (preferable), or you could just tell him the location and time and make sure he goes. Pay fully for it.
13. BUY A TICKET FOR HIM TO GO WATCH HIS FAVORITE ARTISTE OR FOOTBALL CLUB;
you could go with him or just let him go enjoy himself solo.
14. PAINT BALLING;
if he’s young at heart, adventurous and doesn’t mind a bit of 007 field action, paint balling is a fun thing to do, it’s a form of exercise and also a good way for you guys to bond, not to mention the memory created.
15. TREAT HIM TO A DINNER NIGHT OUT;
all expense by you. you can have a saxophonist come serenade you guys with good music as a side attraction. It’s dramatic, but it’s worth it. Most men never get this kind of treatment…imagine it coming from you.
16. TAKE HIS CAR FOR TO HIS MECHANIC FOR SERVICING/REPAIRS;
you know how attached men are to their cars, in fact some call their cars endearing names like “my baby”. So, it’s a good gesture to try help out with what matters to him and the memory of it lingers.
17. PAY FOR HIS CABLE SUBSCRIPTION FOR A QUARTER; ask for his permission to do this, not because he can’t do it himself, but you just want him to have one less thing to worry about.
LET’S WRAP AND TIE THIS UP
As you can see, gifting a man is not the same thing as gifting a woman, though there are similarities, but what we appreciate and value differs. We want functional things or things that have sentimental value to us. It’s not difficult to pull off, just requires a bit of effort and putting some special thought into doing it. Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well.
In addition, if you still feel compelled to gift him underwear, make sure it’s not your main gift, just icing on the cake for whatever you’re giving him. Also, this is not an exhaustive list, but giving your man any of these items is sure to leave an impression in his heart as well as a lifetime memory. Best wishes.
for more ideas check out 67 Best Gifts For Men Who Have Everything (2022 Updated) (luxe.digital)
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