It's almost that time again: families gather under the Christmas tree and exchange lovingly wrapped presents. But what gifts for men are popular this season? Clothing and accessories are popular gifts, as you can never have enough of them. Especially if you want to give a gift to a man who attaches great importance to style, the question of a suitable gift is not easy to solve. We'll show you how to find the right one in three steps.
The perfect gift in three steps
Books, technical devices for household and leisure or would you prefer something homemade? The choice of gifts for men is huge and you may be 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 relieve you of the actual agony of choice, but we can show you how to give a stylish item of clothing that the recipient is guaranteed to like in three simple steps.
This is how it works:
- Choose an item of clothing.
- Choose a fabric.
- Choose a color or pattern.
Sounds complicated? It's not, go through each question in turn - that way you'll find the perfect gift!
1. which item of clothing should you give as a gift?
Admittedly, giving socks and ties as gifts seems like an overused idea at first. But the choice is greater than ever and from funny designs to silky stockings and ties, you can choose the model that best suits the person receiving the gift. Because let's be honest, who can say they have too many socks in their wardrobe? You can also rarely go wrong with a funny or elegant tie.
If you want to be more creative, we recommend reaching for a more sophisticated item of clothing. This could be a soft cashmere scarf, a pair of fine leather gloves or a carefully crafted hat. Even men who otherwise show little sense of style can make you happy with a carefully selected accessory.
If you want to be really bold, you can give a sweater or shirt as a gift. A soft sweater is a great addition to any wardrobe, as is a stylish business shirt. Here you should know the size of the recipient and also roughly know what they like in terms of cuts, colors and fabrics.
2 What material should sweaters and co. be made of?
Depending on the item of clothing you want to give as a gift, you can choose from a range of fabrics with different properties. For accessories such as scarves and hats, we recommend warm woolen fabrics with a particularly soft feel, such as sheep's wool or goat's wool. Many customers like to opt for cashmere, silk or cotton. Wool is always more robust and crease-resistant, while silk fabrics such as twill or silk jersey are very soft to the touch but also keep you warm.
For a sweater, you should choose 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 of depends on various factors. Is it planned 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 you want the shirt 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 the right shirt.
3. gifts for men - these are the most popular colors
When it comes to Christmas gifts for men, the colors can be festive. 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 sweater with a pattern is entirely up to you. Check patterns are particularly popular at Christmas, while stripes or geometric patterns can be worn by the recipient all year round.
If you are unsure which colors the recipient might like, you should consider whether they are a warm or cold skin type. You can tell this directly from the skin: if veins appear bluish and the complexion is quite light, this is a cold skin type. If the skin has a warm undertone, perhaps even appears olive, then it is a warm type.
Be sure to choose cold colors for a cold guy: These include lemon yellow, apple green, light blue, aquamarine blue, cold rose and Bordeaux. All other colors are suitable for warm skin types, i.e. those with a warm note.
If you are unsure, you can use color scales that are specially made for this purpose. Of course, muted colors such as black, brown, grey or cream are always a good choice.
Undecided? Give away a voucher!
Sometimes it is simply not possible to find a good gift, either because the person receiving the gift has very high expectations or because you simply don't know what they like or already have. In this case, a classic gift voucher can help. It has sometimes been discredited for being impersonal and insipid, but used correctly it can fulfill many wishes.
We offer gift vouchers in various values, so everything is possible, from a small accessory to a complete tailor-made suit. This is a particularly great gift if you know you have a wedding or other event coming up for which you are still missing the right items of clothing.