Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide: 90+ Gift Ideas for Men

November 19, 2021
Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Men are not always the easiest to shop for. And some men *cough* my husband *cough* are more minimalists who don’t love “stuff.” To make life easier for you, here is a gift guide with my husband-approved recommendations.

Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide: 90+ Gift Ideas for Men

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For Watch Lovers  |  Sunglasses  |  Scarves  |  Wallets  |  Leather Jackets  |  Footwear  |  Loungewear  |  Robes & Slippers  |  Massagers  |  Luggage & Travel Bags  |   For His Beverage Needs  |  Home Fragrances  |  Barware  |  Kitchen Appliances  |  For the Spice Lover  |  For Sports Lovers  |  Tech  |  Books

For Watch Lovers

For watch lovers, a nice storage case is essential to both protect and display their collection. Here are two great options no matter how many watches he owns.

Holme & Hadfield Watch Box Organizer

Holme & Hadfield Watch Box Organizer

12-Slot Leather Watch Box for Men

12-Slot Leather Watch Box for Men - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

And if he’s in the market for a new watch, here are several I recommend at different price points (and many of these come in several color options, so if you like the style, click to see more!).

The Canfield Sport Bracelet Watch, 40mm by Shinola

The Canfield Sport Bracelet Watch - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Get it at Nordstrom

Sunglasses

These Ray-Ban styles are classics that never go out of style.

Standard Original 58mm Aviator Sunglasses

Aviator Sunglasses - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Get them at Nordstrom

Get them at Amazon

Standard Classic Wayfarer 50mm Polarized Sunglasses

Wayfarer 50mm Polarized Sunglasses

Get them at Nordstrom

Scarves

A scarf is a timeless accessory that is not only stylish, but practical. These are some great options.

Wool & Cashmere Scarf

Wool & Cashmere Scarf - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Get it at Nordstrom

Wallets

My husband loves this leather Fossil wallet so much that he actually wants a second one. For the price point (under $50!), it’s high-quality and an incredible deal. For other wallet styles and luxury options, I included some favorites below.

Fossil Men’s Leather Minimalist Magnetic Card Case with Money Clip

Fossil Men's Leather Minimalist Magnetic Card Case

Classic Leather Jackets

One of the best gifts I bought my husband that will never go out of style is a classic black leather jacket. I love ALLSAINTS leather jackets for both quality and price point. My husband loves the Lark, but another favorite classic style to check out is the Milo.

ALLSAINTS Lark Leather Jacket

ALLSAINTS Lark Leather Jacket - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Footwear

Every man needs a pair good white sneakers and they never go out of style. My husband loves these New Republic Sneakers.

New Republic Kurt Leather Sneaker

New Republic Kurt Leather Sneaker

The Koio Capri Sneakers are incredibly popular. The Brown ones below are beautiful, and the Triple-White version is a cult favorite.

Koio Capri Sneaker

Koio Capri Sneaker

My husband is obsessed with these reasonably-priced Lacoste Slides—if he’s at home, he’s wearing them.

Lacoste Men’s Croco Slide Sandals

Lacoste Men's Croco Slide Sandals

Loungewear

When he’s working from home and living in loungewear, it’s nice to have options that can also be worn out in the real world. Here are some extremely stylish, comfortable, and long-lasting options that he’ll want to wear all the time.

Vuori Sunday Performance Jogger Sweatpants

Vuori Sunday Performance Jogger Sweatpants - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Lululemon Engineered Warmth Jogger

Lululemon Engineered Warmth Jogger

Robes & Slippers

Here are some staples that are so comfortable that he might just want to stay home to keep wearing them.

UGG Robinson Robe 

UGG Robinson Robe - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Nordstrom Plush Jacquard Robe

Nordstrom Plush Jacquard Robe

UGG Scuff Slippers

UGG Scuff Slippers

UGG Ascot Slipper

Massagers

Who doesn’t love a good massage? These are some great options to have on hand and they work.

Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Massager

Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Massager

Heated Neck and Back Massager

Heated Neck and Back Massager

The Lyric Therapeutic Massager with Rhythm Therapy

The Lyric Therapeutic Massager with Rhythm Therapy

Luggage & Travel Bags

If you love travelling as much as my husband and I do, it’s always nice to have essential (and reliable) luggage staples. Here are several highly-rated weekend bags and more.

H&M Weekend Bag

H&M Weekend Bag

Madewell Essential Overnight Bag in Leather

Madewell Essential Overnight Bag in Leather

Frye Logan Overnight Bag

Frye Logan Overnight Bag

Coolife 3-Piece Luggage Set

Coolife 3-Piece Luggage Set

Monos Metro Folio Kit

Monos Metro Folio Kit

Get it at Nordstrom

For His Beverage Needs

No one likes when their drink cools down (or heats up) too quickly. Here are some great options to keep his beverages at the ideal temperature whether he’s on the go or hanging out at home.

YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler

YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Triple-Insulated Corkcicle Coffee Mug

Triple-Insulated Corkcicle Coffee Mug

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

The world’s first self-cleaning water bottle even impressed the sharks on Shark Tank. I’ll be getting one for myself too!

LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle

LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle

And here are some great options to make his favorite drink, whether that’s coffee, tea, or soda.

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle

If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly price point without sacrificing quality, I also recommend the Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle or the COSORI Electric Gooseneck 5 Variable Presets Pour Over Kettle.

Bialetti – Moka Express: Iconic Stovetop Espresso Maker

Bialetti - Moka Express: Iconic Stovetop Espresso Maker

Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker

Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker

My husband loves his Chemex. If you pick one up, don’t forget to grab the filters too!

SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle

SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle

Home Fragrances

These home fragrance options are scents you can both enjoy.

Le Labo Santal 26 Classic Candle

Le Labo Santal 26 Classic Candle

Byredo Bibliotheque Candle

Byredo Bibliotheque Candle

Lulu Leather & Tibetan Oud Candle

Lulu Leather & Tibetan Oud Candle

Craft & Kin Vintage Leather Candle

Craft & Kin Vintage Leather Candle - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Nest New York Moroccan Amber Reed Diffuser

Nest New York Moroccan Amber Reed Diffuser

And here are a few other candle scents that are popular with men: Smoke & Vanilla, Teakwood & Tobacco, Teakwood & Mahogany, Balsam & Cedar.

Barware

Whether he loves cocktails or a neat whisky, these are great additions to any home bar.

Black 24-Piece Cocktail Shaker Set

Black 24-Piece Cocktail Shaker Set

Whiskey Decanter Globe Set

Whiskey Decanter Globe Set

Smoked Cocktail Kit

Smoked Cocktail Kit - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

DO YOUR WHISKY Infusion DIY Kit

DO YOUR WHISKY Infusion DIY Kit

The NEAT Glass – Official Tasting and Judging Glass

The NEAT Glass - Official Tasting and Judging Glass - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

The Essential Cocktail Book

The Essential Cocktail Book - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Kitchen Appliances

There’s a reason both of these have 80,000+ reviews on Amazon.

COSORI Air Fryer Max XL

COSORI Air Fryer Max XL - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

nstant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

And if you’re looking for something that does both, checkout out this Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer Lid.

For the Spice Lover

If he loves spicy food, he’ll love this sampler set, or you can make DIY hot sauce together and make a date-night of it.

Flavors of the World Hot Sauce Sampler Gift Set

Flavors of the World Hot Sauce Sampler Gift Set - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

DIY Hot Sauce Making Kit

DIY Hot Sauce Making Kit - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

For the Sports Lover

Tickets for a live sporting event are always a great gift, but it’s also nice to have gear that supports your favorite team. Check out the Amazon Fan Shop to find all sorts of merch for basically all the major sports leagues and teams.

Amazon Fan Shop

Amazon Fan Shop - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Tech

These are some of the hottest gifts this season that he’ll definitely be using on a daily basis.

Apple Watch Series 7

Apple Watch Series 7 - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

New Apple AirPods Pro

New Apple AirPods Pro - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

Beats Studio Buds

Beats Studio Buds

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 - Husband-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

For Your Reading Pleasure

Both my husband and I love our Kindles whether we’re reading at home or on the road.

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

Make sure to get the Fintie Flip Case or Security Hand Strap to go with it!

Looking for a new read? Here are some favorites he’s sure to love!

Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers, The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living, The 48 Laws of Power, and Principles: Life and Work

tools of titans    the daily stoic    power book    principles of ray dalio

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Looking for something else? Check out all my Amazon favorites here!

* Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. I only share products that I truly love and would recommend to a friend.

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