17 Best gift ideas for men

First of all, thank you for reading this... it's not many men that are blessed enough to receive 'real' gifts in their lifetime... so you're a legend for even thinking about it.

So his birthday or an important milestone is coming up and you'd like to do something special for him. You're not sure what to get him, but that's alright, now that you're here. In this article we'll cover 17 of the best gift ideas that your special man will definitely love.

However, before we get started, I'd like to give you some tips that will help you become a great gift chooser. 

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Tips for choosing the right gift for him

• It's not about you

Your goal is to make him feel special. So start by forgetting yourself and focusing on him and his interests. Forget how it will make you look when you post it on social media and instead be more concerned with how you want the present to help or make him feel.

• Match your gift with his interests

A great gift is one that he will appreciate and this can only be done effectively if you match his interests. Start by listening and identifying a need. Is there something that he mentioned in passing, that you think he would love or needs? If he's a painter, try checking his paintbrush collection and finding out if you could add to it, or replace some stuff. If he's starting a business, do some research and see what equipment might be needed to give him a boost. If he loves taking pictures, would a new camera help?

• Go the extra mile

Chris Rock once said men don't get gifts, we only get the big piece of chicken. In as much as we might appreciate that honour, the big piece of chicken isn't really a gift. Some men get a hug and a kiss... or maybe even a little something extra from you. Though we might appreciate all that- those are not gifts. You are his sunshine and he calls you his blessing... but on his birthday, try going the extra mile and getting him a 'real' present. You can then add on the hugs, kisses and big piece of chicken as complimentary items.

• Give your gift creatively

Gift giving is an art form. Be creative with how you give your gifts. This means planning in advance as well as setting the mood when giving. Always remember that the key is not in the present itself, but in the memory built around it. You could literally give me a rock, but with the right words, I'll treasure that rock and keep it safe for decades.

Gift ideas

The following is a list of gift ideas that you could build on to make his day super special. The gift ideas will work for any occasion- be it his birthday,  fathers day or any random event.

I have deliberately left out obvious items such as cake, and you spending quality time with him. Those things are just mandatory and I hope you already knew that.

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1. Watch

Despite the fact that it's easier to read the time on your phone, a watch is still one of the essential accessories for men. In addition to helping him show up on time whenever you need him, it will provide a constant reminder of your love and care whenever he flicks his wrist to tell the time.

2. Your favourite scent

You can also shop around for a cologne that you love. I know I said forget yourself, but on this one he'll appreciate smelling good for you. That's because if you love the scent then everyone else will probably love it. I know what you're thinking... but get your mind out the gutter

3. Belt

After his shoes, a belt says a lot about a man. So you could get him a belt as the perfect gift and answer to his sagging pants. It doesn't have to be fancy, just neat and classy. Depending on his style, even a simple buckle will do.

4. Shirts

We basically love clothes bought by you because they bring us a step closer to who you want us to be. So buying him clothes is a great idea. You  must however understand his style and keep it close to his comfort zone. Avoid buying him clothes that will make him look ridiculous in public though... Another great idea, if he's a sports fan is to get him his favourite player's team jersey. 

5. A Bracelet

Bracelets are great reminders of moments and over time they grow in sentimental value. If your man often wears jewellery then you could get him a nice bracelet. You can go a step further and have a sweet special message engraved on it.

6. Cuff links with his initials

Does he dress formally quite often? If so, you could buy him some nice elegant cuff links with his initials to go with his favourite shirt. Cufflinks are a great accessory because they also send a subliminal message of class and a man who means business.

7. A tie

A nice tie to match his stylish shirts also makes a great gift. That's if he loves to dress formally. Get him a beautiful tie, of your own taste and he will remember you whenever he wears it.

8. Video game equipment

If he loves playing video games then you could get him the latest game console of his choice. Find out if he's a Playstation or an Xbox guy, then surprise him with your "competition" for his attention. If he already has a console, you could get him one of the most recent video games and get to play it with him.

9. Tickets to his favourite game

Is your man a huge sports fan? Well, you could get him tickets to go and watch his favourite team at play. This could be a once off or the entire season pass, but he will definitely appreciate your efforts.

10. Phone

Smartphones have become an essential part of our everyday life. If he's been using an outdated phone with a cracked screen and that needs to be positioned a certain way to charge, then surprise him with an upgrade. Get him a new smartphone with great features. Oh, and remember... its HIS phone.

11. Underwear

Most men don't really have much time to shop around for underwear. You could surprise him with some nice undies from one of the top global brands. You don't have to overthink this one... and neither should you go overboard. Get him the basics... something that he will wear. Depending on how well you know him, a male thong might not be a great idea.

12. His favourite booze & bartender kit

Well if he's a beer or alcohol guy then this is a no brainer. Get him a bottle of his favourite whiskey, brandy, gin or beer as well as a cool cocktail shaker set. Since we want to create a memory, get him a bottle opener or a beer mug as well.

13. A tool set

This one is for that guy who's always fixing things around the house. Do your research and find out what he does not have. Then get him a tool kit with all of those useful items. The important part it is that it will give him a sense that you are aware of his needs and you are interested in the work he does.

14. A wallet

Every man needs a beautiful wallet to carry his money, Cards and 'other stuff'. You could get him a high quality leather wallet as a gift. You could take this a step further and get a photo of yourself printed and placed sweetly inside with a loving message.

15. A computer

Men generally love gadgets, so you can not really go wrong here. The trick however, is to find out what specifications he needs. So for example, if he's a video editor, then he will probably want something with lots of memory, both storage and RAM. Speed will also be a factor, and so will the ability to upgrade and accessorise. If he's a music producer, then he will definitely want something that supports the music production software. 

16. Pay a bill

Has he been going through a tough time lately? Why not give him some peace of mind and let him know you've taken care of one of his bills? That will help him financially and it will also remind him that he is not alone. I do not however recommend doing this on his birthday but father as a random gift to make him smile. 

17. Shoes

You can tell a lot about a man just from looking at his shoes. You want him to feel special right? Try surprising him with a new pair of neat, classy shoes as a gift.

I hope you found these ideas helpful and that you got more ideas as you were reading. 

Here's to wishing you all the best.

Love