You get butterflies every time you see him and can’t help but fantasize about all the fun, romantic dates to plan and create even more special memories together. But finding the perfect gift for your new boyfriend this holiday season? A thought, perhaps, much less thrilling. You’ll want to get him something personal that shows you care but not something that feels too extravagant for your budding relationship (like, say, a fancy anniversary gift). Since striking the right balance can be tricky, we’re here to de-mystify the situation with our roundup of 71 amazing and safe gifts your new man can get on board with.
Ahead, our list contains gifts for any need or hobby, whether he’s a foodie, bookworm, or minimalist who requires a little help in the home goods department. There are also gifts for gamers and movie lovers, plus a range of chic apparel and self-care goodies—like a super-smooth shaver and iconic scent—that really any man can appreciate. And if you’re shopping at the last minute, many of these are Amazon Prime gifts that will make it to your door in time for Christmas.
No matter which you choose, rest assured these gifts are super practical, so they won’t end up hiding in the back of his closet. Scroll on to relieve your gift-giving stress and find the perfect item to earn you girlfriend of the year award.
1
A Sports Beanie
NBA Store
Los Angeles Lakers New Era Knit Hat
2
A Custom Birthday Book
The New York Times
Custom Birthday Book
3
A Fiery Card Game
Hot Ones
Truth or Dab The Game
4
A Cashmere Scarf
J. Crew
Solid Cashmere Scarf
5
A Box Chain Bracelet
Merjuri
Square Box Chain Bracelet
6
A Cocktail Smoker Kit
Foghat
Glass Topper Cocktail Smoker
7
A Quirky Sweater
Bonobos
Supersoft Fleece Crew
8
A Basketball-Themed Mug
Max
Sports Mug
9
A Stylish Watch
Timex
Weekender Watch
10
A Travel Mug
Hydro Flask
Reusable Travel Mug
11
A Mushroom Growing Kit
Howard Berk and Todd Pittard
Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit
12
Foolproof Kicks
Nike
Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage Sneaker
13
A Deep Tissue Massage Gun
Toloco
Massage Gun
14
A High-Tech Hoodie
Arc’teryx
Motus AR Hoody
15
A Classic Beanie
Good Man Brand
Recycled Cashmere Beanie
16
Leather Bookmarks
MereLeather
Initial Leather Bookmark
17
Warm Crew Socks
Bombas
Men’s Merino Wool Calf Socks
18
A Whiskey Ice Cube Tray
Glacio
Ice Cube Trays
19
A Soft Robe
Terry Long Robe
20
Personalized Golf Balls
Titleist
Pro V1X Personalized Golf Balls
21
A Bullet Vibrator
Tracey Cox
Supersex Bullet Vibrator
22
A glow-in-the-dark basketball
Tangle
NightBall Basketball
23
A Garlic Roaster
Charcoal Companion
Garlic Roaster
24
A Luxe Toiletry Bag
Leatherology
Double Zip Toiletry Bag
25
A Fleece Jacket
Amazon Essentials
Full-Zip Polar Fleece Jacket
26
A Sexy Scent
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel
27
A Pour-Over Coffee Maker
Bodum
Pour Over Coffee Maker
28
Over-Ear Headphones
Anker
Soundcore Life Q20 Headphones
29
Airy Sheets
Buffy
Eucalyptus Sheets
30
A Popcorn Maker
West Bend
Stir Crazy Popcorn Machine
31
A Trendy Cap
Carhartt Work In Progress
Camp Hat
32
Cozy Sweats
Nike
Club Fleece Sweatpants
33
A Patagonia Jacket
Patagonia
Classic Retro-X Jacket
34
A Classy Backpack
Dagne Dover
Dakota Neoprene Backpack
35
Plush Slippers
Ugg
Ascot Slipper
36
A Nintendo Switch
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
37
Car Dash Cam
Rexing
Car Dash Cam
38
A Vintage-Style Cardigan
L.L.Bean
Signature Cotton Fisherman Cardigan
39
Everlane
The ReNew Transit Weekender
40
Elevated Frames
Persol
714SM – Steve McQueen
41
Fresh Boxers
Calvin Klein
Cotton Boxer Briefs, Pack of 3
42
Cool Clogs
Merrell
Hydro Moc Water Shoe
43
A Unique Grill Set
Man Crates
Grill Set
44
An Air Fryer
Cosori
Pro II Air Fryer
45
An Echo Dot
Amazon
All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release)
46
A Classic Puffer Coat
The North Face
1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
47
A Versatile Wallet
Johnston & Murphy
Slimfold Wallet
48
A Multiplayer Game
Electronic Arts
It Takes Two
49
A Snake Plant
The Sill
Snake Plant Laurentii
51
An Instant Camera
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 11
52
A Beer Glass Set
Spiegelau
4-Piece Assorted Glassware Set
53
A Crisp White Tee
Buck Mason
Slub Curved Hem Tee
54
A Cast Iron Pan
Miniature Skillet
55
A Barber-Worthy Trimmer
Bevel
Trimmer + T-Blade Bundle
56
A Sophisticated Cutting Board
Skagerak
Dania Cutting Board II
58
Chic Playing Cards
Noah
Paisley Playing Cards
59
An Always Pan Set
Our Place
Always Pan 4-Piece Set
60
A Long Yoga Mat
Alo Yoga
Long Warrior Mat
61
A Thermos
Classic Vacuum Bottle
62
A Pasta Maker
Marcato
Pasta Machine
63
A Warm Jean Jacket
Levi’s
Type III Sherpa Jacket
64
A Thrilling Read
Jennifer Egan
The Candy House
65
Savory Sauces
Essie Spice
Signature Sauce Collection
66
A Rich Coffee Blend
Red Bay Coffee
Slow Burn
67
A Portable Speaker
Cambridge Soundworks
OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Portable Speaker
68
A Mod French Press
Bodum Caffettiera
French Press
69
Staple Jeans
Madewell
Garment-Dyed Slim Jeans
70
A Thoughtful Mug
Criterion Collection
Coffee Mug
71
A Tinted Sunscreen
Unsun
Everyday Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen
Justine Carreon
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again.
Sam Peters
Commerce Editor
Sam Peters is a Commerce Editor at Hearst covering fashion, beauty and more.
