It's almost that time of year again: families gather around the Christmas tree and exchange lovingly wrapped gifts. But what gifts for men are popular this season? Clothing and accessories are popular gifts, as we all know you can never have enough of them. Especially if you want to buy a gift for a man who values style, finding the right gift is not an easy task. We'll show you how to find the right gift in three steps.
Three steps to the perfect gift
Books, technical devices for the home and leisure, or perhaps something homemade? There is a wide range of gifts for men to choose from, and perhaps you too are faced with the same question every year: What should I get my father/brother/husband/boyfriend/brother-in-law/son/nephew/cousin? We can't take away the agony of choice, but we can show you how to give a stylish piece of clothing in three easy steps that is guaranteed to please the recipient.
Here's how it works:
- Choose an item of clothing.
- Select a fabric.
- Select a color or pattern.
Does that sound complicated? It's not. Just go through each question one by one, and you'll find the perfect gift!
1. Which item of clothing should you give away?
Admittedly, giving socks and ties as gifts seems like an overused idea at first. But the selection is bigger than ever, and from funny designs to silky stockings and ties, you can choose the model that best suits the recipient. Because let's be honest, who can claim to have too many socks in their closet? You can rarely go wrong with a funny or elegant tie either.
If you want to be more creative, we recommend choosing a more sophisticated garment. This could be a soft cashmere scarf, a pair of elegant leather gloves, or a carefully crafted hat. Even men who are not particularly style-conscious can be delighted with a carefully selected accessory.
If you want to be really brave, you can give a sweater or shirt as a gift. A soft sweater enriches any wardrobe, as does a stylish business shirt. Here, you should know the recipient's size and also have a rough idea of what they like in terms of cuts, colors, and fabrics.
2. What material should sweaters and similar items be made of?
Depending on which item of clothing you want to give as a gift, there are various fabrics with different properties available. For accessories such as scarves and hats, we recommend warm wool fabrics with a particularly soft feel, such as sheep's wool or goat's wool. Many customers like to choose cashmere, silk, or cotton. Wool is more robust and crease-resistant, while silk fabrics such as twill or silk jersey are very supple but just as warm.
When choosing a sweater, you should opt for high-quality wool or wool blends. Many of our customers like the combination of cashmere and silk, which provides an incomparable feel. Merino wool is also a popular choice.
The fabric a shirt should be made from depends on various factors. Is it intended for a special occasion, such as a wedding? Then cotton and silk are a good choice. Is it intended as a summer shirt? Then you should choose a linen shirt. If the shirt is supposed to keep you warm in winter, you can opt for flannel or twill. Also pay attention to the cut of the shirt; here we recommend our guide to finding the right shirt.
3. Gifts for men– These are the most popular colors
When it comes to Christmas gifts for men, festive colors are always welcome. A fresh pine green, a warm red, or even a gingerbread brown will create the right atmosphere under the tree. Whether you opt for a classic plain-colored model or a patterned sweater is entirely up to you. Check patterns are particularly popular at Christmas, while stripes or geometric patterns can be worn all year round.
If you are unsure which colors the recipient might like, you should consider whether they have a warm or cool skin tone. You can tell this directly from their skin: if their veins appear bluish and their complexion is quite light, they have a cool skin tone. If their skin has a warm undertone, perhaps even appearing olive, then they have a warm skin tone.
Be sure to choose cool colors for cool skin tones: these include lemon yellow, apple green, light blue, aquamarine blue, cool rose, and burgundy. All other colors are suitable for warm skin tones, i.e., those with a warm undertone.
If you are unsure, you can use color scales that are specially designed for this purpose. Of course, muted colors such as black, brown, gray, or cream are always a good choice.
Can't decide? Give a gift card!
Sometimes it's just not possible to find a good gift, either because the recipient has very high standards or because you simply don't know what they like or already have. In this case, a classic gift card can help. It has sometimes been criticized for being impersonal and uninspired, but when used correctly, it can fulfill many wishes.
We offer gift vouchers in various denominations, so anything is possible, from a small accessory to a complete tailor-made suit. This is a particularly great gift if you know that a wedding or other event is coming up for which the recipient still needs the right outfit.