It's that time of year again: families gather under the Christmas tree and exchange lovingly wrapped presents. But which 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 places a lot of value on style, the question of a suitable gift is not easy to answer. We'll show you how to find the right one in three steps.
Three steps to the perfect gift
Books, technical devices for the home and leisure time or would you prefer something homemade? There is a large selection of gifts for men and perhaps you are faced with the question every year: What should I give my father/brother/husband/friend/brother-in-law/son/nephew/cousin? We can't take the actual agony of choice away from you, but we will show you how to give a stylish item of clothing in three simple steps that the recipient is guaranteed to like.
Here's how:
- Choose an item of clothing.
- Choose a fabric.
- Choose a color or pattern.
That sounds complicated? It's not, go through each question one by one - that's how you find the perfect gift!
1. Which item of clothing should you give as a gift?
Admittedly, giving socks and ties as gifts may seem like an overused idea. But the selection is bigger than ever and from funny motifs to silky socks and ties, you can choose the model that best suits the person you are giving the gift to. Because let's be honest, who can say they have too many socks in their closet? You can rarely go wrong with a funny or elegant tie.
If you want to be more creative, we recommend choosing a more sophisticated piece of clothing. This could be a soft cashmere scarf, a pair of fine leather gloves or a carefully crafted hat. You can also make men who otherwise have little sense of style happy with a carefully selected accessory.
If you want to be really bold, you can give a sweater or a shirt as a gift. A soft sweater enriches any wardrobe, as does a stylish business shirt. Here you should know the size of the recipient and also have a rough idea of what they like in terms of cuts, colors and fabrics.
2. What material should sweaters and the like be made of?
Depending on the item of clothing you want to give as a gift, you have a variety of fabrics with different properties to choose from. 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 definitely more robust and crease-resistant, while silk fabrics such as twill or silk jersey are very supple, but keep you just as warm.
When it comes to 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 wearing comfort. Merino wool is also a popular choice.
What material 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 shirt made of linen. If you want the shirt to keep you warm in winter, you can choose flannel or twill. Also pay attention to the cut of the shirt; 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 fir green, a warm red or even a gingerbread brown create the right mood under the tree. Whether you choose a classic plain-colored model or a sweater with a pattern is entirely up to you. Check patterns are particularly popular at Christmas, but the recipient can wear stripes or geometric patterns all year round.
If you are unsure about which colors the recipient might like, you should consider whether they have a warm or a cold skin type. You can tell this directly from the skin: if the veins appear bluish and the complexion is quite light, then it is a cold skin type. If the skin has a warm undertone, perhaps even appears olive, then it is a warm type.
For a cold type, be sure to choose cold colors: These include lemon yellow, apple green, light blue, aquamarine blue, cold rose and burgundy. For warm skin types, all other colors are suitable, i.e. those that have a warm note.
If you are unsure, you can use color scales that are made especially for this purpose. Of course, muted colors such as black, brown, gray or cream are always a good choice.
Undecided? Give a gift voucher!
Sometimes it is simply not possible to find a good gift, either because the recipient has very high expectations or you simply don't know what they like or already have. In this case, a classic gift voucher can help. It has been criticized for being impersonal and stupid, but if used correctly, it can fulfill many wishes.
We offer gift vouchers in various goods values, so everything is possible, from a small accessory to a complete tailor-made suit. This is a particularly great gift if you know that you have a wedding or other event coming up for which you are still missing suitable items of clothing.