25 gifts for him that our editors are buying for the man in his life

Finding a gift for your mom, sister, or girlfriend is never difficult. As a shopping editor, I know exactly what each one requires because I’ve tried them all. But when it comes to the men in my life, I sometimes have a hard time finding the perfect gift. Sorry, it’s difficult to shop.

So this year, I crowdsourced and asked InStyle editors what winning items they’ve gifted men and what they’ll buy this year. Below you can find 25 items to buy for your husband, boyfriend, father, or brother starting at $28.

Best gifts under $100

It can be hard to find affordable gifts that aren’t bad, but these six are all under $100. Last year, I decided to upgrade my boyfriend’s bathrobe and gifted him a monogrammed bathrobe from Land’s End. This is one of those little luxuries that people don’t often think of as a way to treat themselves. Another editor recommended Sephora’s Cologne Sampler. It comes with 11 samples of the retailer’s most popular fragrances and a coupon for your favorite full-size bottle. She also said she was going to give her brother a bonsai from her Lego plant collection, explaining that he had “loved Lego since he was a kid.” This nostalgic gift gives him a chance to play (everyone deserves their inner child), but the end result is a beautiful design he’ll actually want to display.

Other affordable gifts include classic pajama pants from Gap, comfy compression socks (my dad is obsessed with these), and a stylish ball cap from Polo Ralph Lauren.

best fashion gifts

Many editors are using the holidays to upgrade their wardrobe basics. Lululemon’s chunky hoodie and Bombas’ premium weight t-shirt pack both made the list. My boyfriend already owns three of Todd Snyder’s classic Donegal crewneck sweaters, but he asked for another one.

Another fashion editor said her husband loves Beckett Simenon’s Preston Chelsea boots so much that she buys them in new colors, and she buys her flip-flop dad a pair of Birkenstock Boston clogs. He said that it was not a mistake. But if the man in your life prefers something more elegant, consider this timeless watch from Fossil.

The best self-care and beauty gifts

The holiday season is the perfect time to introduce men to new self-care and beauty treatments. Did you think he could use beard oil? Add this $28 option to his stocking. And if he’s constantly complaining about pain or is committed to a workout routine, TheraGun’s massage gun can be a game-changer.

The editors also told us about the beauty essentials men are looking for. These include the Manscaped Head Shaver for an extremely close shave, this electric floss, and Byredo’s famous Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum. The unisex fragrance has been on a boyfriend’s “wish list” for months, so the editor is “planning to gift it to him,” but says she’ll “get a fair share of the sprays.” states.

best home & technology gifts

Home goods, technology supplies, and several other items also made the list. An editor who gifted Dagne Dover’s practical and sophisticated carryall bag to her brother-in-law last year said it was so well received that she’s now buying one for her father and brother. . Another said he plans to get the machine, which is “basically a Keurig for cocktails.”

Other suggestions include this portable projector, perfect for outdoor movie nights or apartments, Marshall’s waterproof Bluetooth speaker, and this beautiful whiskey set that comes with a decanter and two glasses.