Hard to Shop for a Guy? Try These 7 Unique Gift Ideas

Giving a gift to someone that you love is the perfect way to show that you appreciate and care about them. Each gift that we give has a different meaning and can really make the recipient feel happy and valued. We all want to give the perfect, but there are many people, guys in particular, who can be really difficult to buy for.  

Here are our seven unique gift ideas for the guy in your life. 

  1. A Leather Wallet

A luxury leather wallet is the perfect classy gift for every man. There are so many men who don’t really care about their wallet and use it for too long without replacing it until it is completely frayed and worn out. Always choose a wallet made from quality leather in a classic brown or black. A well-made leather wallet will immediately make any guy look cooler and more professional.

  1. A Food Gift

As the old saying goes, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” A food gift is absolutely perfect for men as it not only shows them that you care but also gives them something delicious to munch on. There are so many great food gift options like upscale beef jerky or hot sauce gift boxes that any guy would love to receive. The best thing about giving a food gift is that the guy may even share it with you!

  1. A Classy Pen

For special occasions like an anniversary or graduation, an expensive pen to your guy is a really meaningful gift. A great pen is great for businessmen and students as it will impress their peers and can contribute to their success. To make the gift of a pen even more special, you can get it engraved with the recipient’s name or with a special message.

  1. Cologne

A luxury fragrance for a guy is always a great gift as cologne is something that many men never buy for themselves. Nowadays, there are many guys who use cologne to feel more confident when they go work when they are out with their friends, and especially when they are out on a date with their partner. Find out what his favorite cologne is, or if he doesn’t have one, speak to the salespeople in the perfume store and find out what the latest trends are in men’s fragrances. 

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  1. A Watch

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then a beautiful watch is surely a man’s. Giving a watch to the guy in your life is a fantastic gift as a great watch is not only fashionable but also makes a big statement. Watch prices vary enormously from brand to brand but choose a watch that looks classy, and that is within your budget, and your guy will love it. As with pens, it is a really nice touch to get the watch engraved to make the gift even more special.

  1. A Silk Tie

Ties sometimes get a bad rep as being a bit of a lazy gift for a man, but the reality is that they are the perfect gift for so many guys. No matter what kind of job your guy works in, he will always need a tie at some point. The difference between a cheap tie and a quality silk tie is night and day, so make sure you buy a classy, designer tie when you are giving it as a gift.

Choosing the right color of the tie is also very import, so here are a few tips to help: 

Blue: an extremely popular color, elegant and portrays seriousness and maturity.

Pink: attention-grabbing, modern, and immediately portrays confidence.

Yellow: powerful, conveys prosperity, and personality.

  1. A High Tech Razor

Shaving is an important part of every man’s beauty routine, and so a practical gift like a high tech razor is a great choice. Electric razors have many benefits over a traditional razor, such as variable shaving speeds and self-cleaning capabilities. Look for a model that is compact and easy to carry around so that the guy in your life can take it wherever they go. 

Choosing the perfect gift is always difficult, but buying a gift for a guy is particularly difficult. Men can be notoriously hard to buy for and are often very unhelpful when it comes to giving hints about what they like. There are some classic gifts that will make any guy happy and show how much you appreciate them. If you are looking for the perfect gift for a man, consider one of the suggestions in this article.

Article posted on July 11