You get butterflies every time you see him and can’t help but fantasize about all the fun, romantic dates to plan and create even more special memories together. But finding the perfect gift for your new boyfriend this holiday season? A thought, perhaps, much less thrilling. You’ll want to get him something personal that shows you care but not something that feels too extravagant for your budding relationship (like, say, a fancy anniversary gift). Since striking the right balance can be tricky, we’re here to de-mystify the situation with our roundup of 71 amazing and safe gifts your new man can get on board with.
Ahead, our list contains gifts for any need or hobby, whether he’s a foodie, bookworm, or minimalist who requires a little help in the home goods department. There are also gifts for gamers and movie lovers, plus a range of chic apparel and self-care goodies—like a super-smooth shaver and iconic scent—that really any man can appreciate. And if you’re shopping at the last minute, many of these are Amazon Prime gifts that will make it to your door in time for Christmas.
No matter which you choose, rest assured these gifts are super practical, so they won’t end up hiding in the back of his closet. Scroll on to relieve your gift-giving stress and find the perfect item to earn you girlfriend of the year award.
1
A Sports Beanie
NBA Store
Los Angeles Lakers New Era Knit Hat
2
A High-Tech Hoodie
Arc’teryx
Motus AR Hoody
3
A Travel Mug
Hydro Flask
Reusable Travel Mug
4
A Custom Birthday Book
The New York Times
Custom Birthday Book
5
A Quirky Sweater
Bonobos
Supersoft Fleece Crew
6
A Fiery Card Game
Hot Ones
Truth or Dab The Game
7
A Basketball-Themed Mug
Max
Sports Mug
8
A Popcorn Maker
West Bend
Stir Crazy Popcorn Machine
9
A Cocktail Smoker Kit
Foghat
Glass Topper Cocktail Smoker
10
Foolproof Kicks
Nike
Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage Sneaker
11
Warm Crew Socks
Bombas
Men’s Merino Wool Calf Socks
12
A Trendy Cap
Carhartt Work In Progress
Camp Hat
13
A Cashmere Scarf
J. Crew
Solid Cashmere Scarf
14
Elevated Frames
Persol
714SM – Steve McQueen
15
A Mushroom Growing Kit
Howard Berk and Todd Pittard
Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit
16
A Classic Beanie
Good Man Brand
Recycled Cashmere Beanie
17
Fresh Boxers
Calvin Klein
Cotton Boxer Briefs, Pack of 3
18
Cool Clogs
Merrell
Hydro Moc Water Shoe
19
A Box Chain Bracelet
Merjuri
Square Box Chain Bracelet
20
A Soft Robe
Terry Long Robe
21
Cozy Sweats
Nike
Club Fleece Sweatpants
22
A Bullet Vibrator
Tracey Cox
Supersex Bullet Vibrator
23
A Garlic Roaster
Charcoal Companion
Garlic Roaster
24
Leather Bookmarks
MereLeather
Initial Leather Bookmark
25
Airy Sheets
Buffy
Eucalyptus Sheets
26
A Stylish Watch
Timex
Weekender Watch
27
Car Dash Cam
Rexing
Car Dash Cam
28
Plush Slippers
Ugg
Ascot Slipper
29
A Luxe Toiletry Bag
Leatherology
Double Zip Toiletry Bag
30
A Classic Puffer Coat
The North Face
1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
31
A Crisp White Tee
Buck Mason
Slub Curved Hem Tee
32
A Thermos
Classic Vacuum Bottle
33
An Always Pan Set
Our Place
Always Pan 4-Piece Set
34
A Whiskey Ice Cube Tray
Glacio
Ice Cube Trays
35
A glow-in-the-dark basketball
Tangle
NightBall Basketball
36
A Nintendo Switch
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
37
Over-Ear Headphones
Anker
Soundcore Life Q20 Headphones
38
A Vintage-Style Cardigan
L.L.Bean
Signature Cotton Fisherman Cardigan
39
Everlane
The ReNew Transit Weekender
40
A Snake Plant
The Sill
Snake Plant Laurentii
41
A Thrilling Read
Jennifer Egan
The Candy House
42
A Barber-Worthy Trimmer
Bevel
Trimmer + T-Blade Bundle
43
An Echo Dot
Amazon
All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release)
44
A Pasta Maker
Marcato
Pasta Machine
45
Savory Sauces
Essie Spice
Signature Sauce Collection
46
A Patagonia Jacket
Patagonia
Classic Retro-X Jacket
47
Staple Jeans
Madewell
Garment-Dyed Slim Jeans
48
Personalized Golf Balls
Titleist
Pro V1X Personalized Golf Balls
49
A Deep Tissue Massage Gun
Toloco
Massage Gun
50
A Pour-Over Coffee Maker
Bodum
Pour Over Coffee Maker
52
A Beer Glass Set
Spiegelau
4-Piece Assorted Glassware Set
53
A Multiplayer Game
Electronic Arts
It Takes Two
54
A Classy Backpack
Dagne Dover
Dakota Neoprene Backpack
55
A Fleece Jacket
Amazon Essentials
Full-Zip Polar Fleece Jacket
56
A Long Yoga Mat
Alo Yoga
Long Warrior Mat
57
A Sophisticated Cutting Board
Skagerak
Dania Cutting Board II
59
A Mod French Press
Bodum Caffettiera
French Press
60
A Unique Grill Set
Man Crates
Grill Set
61
An Air Fryer
Cosori
Pro II Air Fryer
62
A Cast Iron Pan
Miniature Skillet
63
A Sexy Scent
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel
64
Chic Playing Cards
Noah
Paisley Playing Cards
65
A Rich Coffee Blend
Red Bay Coffee
Slow Burn
66
A Versatile Wallet
Johnston & Murphy
Slimfold Wallet
67
A Portable Speaker
Cambridge Soundworks
OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Portable Speaker
68
A Warm Jean Jacket
Levi’s
Type III Sherpa Jacket
69
A Tinted Sunscreen
Unsun
Everyday Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen
70
An Instant Camera
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 11
71
A Thoughtful Mug
Criterion Collection
Coffee Mug
Justine Carreon Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again.
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