Holiday Gift Guide

Gift Guide for Him 2026

When shopping for the guys in your life, keep it simple. What do they need in their wardrobe and life? I polled a few people in my immediate family and pulled together this post on what’s been loved most this year. I hope this inspires gift ideas for the guy in your life.

This hoodie has quickly become a go-to staple. I am gifting this one to my dad. He loves a good black sweatshirt for errands and the gym.

My dad and husband love these shirts from Octobre, the men’s version of Sézane.

Love this one for a great layering piece for colder winter days.

Connect your headphones to your in-flight entertainment while flying with this device. It is tiny enough to throw in your tech kit.

My brother-in-law says this is the best Bourbon. I grabbed some for his home bar.

Also, my brother-in-law had a great idea. He brought this Theragun with heat for our ski trip, and it was a huge hit. I made a note this would make a great gift.

Gift Ideas for The Homebody

Sunday slippers from Bombas. I had them first, and then my husband asked for a pair to match mine. He has the chocolate brown.

The art of Backgammon. We have a similar set on our coffee table.

It wouldn’t be a gift guide for him without Faherty. My husband loves this brand! A classic zip-up, and this corduroy shirt is a current favorite.

We had an ice cube stamped at a hotel bar in Paris, and my husband had a long conversation about it with the bartender. I found a similar one on Etsy. Get your last name initial.

This cheese and charcuterie board is an instant hit. We got one for Halloween and football, and it disappeared quickly! I am ordering one for Thanksgiving. Perfect for grazing in between games and commercials.

Gift the gift of better sleep! A mattress is a big, pricey decision. We love our Helix bed, and they are currently on sale. If you aren’t ready to do that, invest in a mattress topper and/or new pillows. I recently ordered the pillow I have for my husband, and he loves it. They are $99, and my morning neck pain is gone.

Gift Ideas for the Cook

I haven’t tried these yet, but I have heard great things about Snake River Farms meats. We have mentioned a few times that we want to order them.

The best of Spice House. For the grill master seasoning and BBQ.

You know I love Staub and will put it on every gift guide I can. The matte espresso Dutch oven is one of the best colors out there. Plus, we need these silicone cast-iron handles for our own kitchen.

Gift Ideas for The Traveler

I bought these Bose headphones last holiday, and my husband stole mine within the first 30 minutes. He got his own pair for the holidays. I have lost too many AirPods while flying, and prefer to bring these. Plus, they are better with noise canceling.

For the quarter-zip lover

We are an Away suitcase family. This backpack slides over the luggage, making it easy to carry a laptop and your bags.

Every guy is different, but I have heard a lot of buzz about the Whoop these days, and it’s worth adding if you love tracking stats.

You can’t go wrong with a fresh pair of Adidas. These were the shoes men were wearing in Paris as sneakers.

A waffle Henley and comfortable pants that aren’t jeans.

I personally prefer jeans over comfortable pants any day on a guy, and Frame has some great options. My code REBECCAP15 works on men’s too.

Accessories Gift Ideas for Him

A framed photo is always a hit and something my husband loves. I am a huge fan of Framebridge and love lining his office with our personal trip memories. I don’t love this digital frame, but he does, and my in-laws have this one too. We have an app that lets us add new photos from vacations and family celebrations.

Socks for the dog dad. These are adorable.

Cold-weather accessories make great gifts, and my husband always misplaces his hats and gloves. This set is from Barbour, and this one is from AllSaints. Both are great prices if they end up missing at some point this winter.

J.Crew has a cashmere scarf in a bunch of colors.

My dad loves Kiehl’s, and I always gift it to him for the holidays. Facial Fuel Scrub– if you have seen my dad’s skin, you would buy this in a minute. He swears by it!

Sunscreen is a non-negotiable; this one from Kiehl’s is a favorite too. For a small pocket on the go, the sunscreen sticks are great.

This post-shave lotion from Aesop is my husband’s favorite and smells so good. I love it when he uses it and always compliment him. Every holiday season, I gift him one.

Gift Ideas for The Coffee Lover

I ordered this vacuum canister for my beans and my husband asked for his own. Since we have different machines, I got him a different colored canister so we could tell them apart. Mine is clear, and his is black.

We have his-and-hers coffee machines; mine is a Breville espresso machine that is 3 or 4 years old and works perfectly. I debated it for way too long, and while it is pricey, the cost per use is worth it. Plus, it goes on sale throughout the year; just wait for a sale, which will probably be the holiday season next.

Our neighbors convinced my husband this was the coffee machine he needed. It took him a minute to love it, but now he won’t shut up about it. He offers to make me a cup in the morning, and it is way better than the drip coffee that I can’t drink anymore.

Milk choices are so personal, but this Nespresso frother does it all, including cold milk for iced coffees. My brother-in-law gifted this to me a few years ago, and it is a game changer.

I started a coffee subscription for my husband, and then I also order my beans online. There are a bunch of small roasters you can order from. It all depends on personal preference. We use Trade, and they source from different roasters and ship at the preferred cadence we need.

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Bonjour, I’m Rebecca!

I’m a photographer, blogger, croissant-lover, and world traveler. I hope that Everyday Parisian inspires you by bringing a bit of France into your daily life and helps you plan the best trip to Paris with personalized recommendations for places to stay, explore, and eat.