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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life

Get ready to cross that special guy off your list. Whether you're shopping for your boyfriend, fiancé, husband or office crush, this handy guide will help you make the perfect pick for Mr. Perfect. You're welcome!
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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This Season You’re Going to Nail It

Get ready to cross that special guy off your list. Whether you’re shopping for your boyfriend, fiancé, husband or office crush, this handy guide will help you make the perfect pick for Mr. Perfect. You’re welcome!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life
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Get Your New Boyfriend…

Your relationship is new, so now is the time to show off your sense of style and show him that you understand his. Swiss Legend Watches (starting at $44.99) watches make a statement all their own at a price-point that won’t break the bank this holiday season.

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Get Your New Boyfriend…

For the guy who loves to rock out to his favorite jams, The Blazar ($149.99) portable Bluetooth stereo device will bring the party from his phone to his office. His co-workers are going to be so jealous!

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Get Your New Boyfriend…

We love a gift that keeps on giving. Mission Belts are a chic line of fully adjustable belts (yup, no more adding holes) where a dollar from every product sold goes to fight global hunger and poverty through micro lending.

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Get Your New Boyfriend…

Keep the new hard-working honey in your life warm all winter with a Boodles x John Smedley Scarf ($125) that will go with every coat he has.

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Get Your Fiancé…

For the eco-friendly guy who gets around (on foot or by bike), we found the perfect portable speaker to keep him grooving. The Bag Of Riddim Portable Audio System ($329) from The House Of Marley connects to 100s of different devices, is made from earth-friendly materials and comes with a fabric carry bag with shoulder straps. Just picture him rollin’.

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Get Your Fiancé…

The stylish sports fan cannot resist a Starter Satin Team Jacket for game day. (Ms. Keys’ hubby Swizz Beats is a huge fan!) If you hurry, there’s still time to put in a custom order for your baby before Christmas, whether he’s a basketball or football fan.

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Get Your Fiancé…

He has already popped the question, so now you’re sure he’s ready to be a husband and your partner for life. That makes it the perfect time for him to appreciate the beauty found inside In His Moment ($50) a book written by photographer Ross Oscar Knight who explores the touching stories behind some of his most memorable images of grooms on their wedding day. If he’s to meet you at the altar, he’s ready for the many messages of love found inside this book. It’s a must-read.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life
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Get Your Fiancé…

If he’s as devoted to the gym as he is to you, the TRX Suspension Trainer ($199.95) for the home will be his new best friend. The program is designed to use your body weight to build lean muscle and burn fat at home. Added bonus: He’ll spend less time at the gym and more time at home with you.

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Get Your Fiancé…

If he’s a music junkie who’s all about quality sound coming through his headphones, the A-Audio Legacy Over-Ear Headphones ($299) will be an instant hit. He’ll rock on like never before with this active noise cancellation set.

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Get Your Husband…

A top notch man should always have a top notch Tequila handy in his home bar. Milenio 1800 Tequila ($225)  will be the perfect fit for a festive gift he’ll enjoy for months to come. Enough said.

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Get Your Husband…

Bulky wallets begone. If you’re tired of seeing his wallet weigh down his pants, you’ll both love the compact, slim WOJO wallet. It keeps up to a dozen cards snug and also has a pocket for his cash. Plus, he’ll have everything he needs  handy when he’s out knocking out your “honey do” list.

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Get Your Husband…

This holiday season make his grilling dreams come true with the LotusGrill Smokeless Charcoal Grill ($249). He’ll be counting down the days until summer.

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Get Your Husband…

Raise your hand if your man has ever tried to use the “my phone died” excuse to get out of doing something he didn’t want to do. That ends today. Once he unwraps the handy Mophie Powerstation Plus ($79.95) he’ll be able to fully charge multiple devices at the same time all while on the go.

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Get Your Husband…

Calling all vegan lovers. Here’s a gift for him that you’ll love too. Surprise him with a copy of The Lusty Vegan: A Cookbook and Relationship Manifesto for Vegans and Those Who Love Them ($16.26) by Award-winning Chef Ayinde Howell and author Zoe Eisenberg who came up with this sensual guide to sexy vegan meals for two after taking notes on what it’s like to date when you’re a vegan foodie.

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Get Your Husband…

Another great gift for a husband who knows his way around the kitchen. Let him give the Bisbell Gift Set ($102) a try. The 10-piece magnetic knife set and rack will make it easier and faster than ever for him to create a Sunday dinner masterpiece before it’s even time to watch the game.

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Get Your Boyfriend…

The Bevel Gift Set ($89.95) is the perfect gift for your curly-haired cutie. Bevel is a Black-owned comprehensive shaving system clinically tested to prevent razor bumps and reduce skin irritation from shaving for men with coarse and curly hair.

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Get Your Boyfriend…

A backpack he won’t want to take off. The Sprayground Backpacks are popular with celeb athletes and guys on the go, and they’re big on style and space. He’s gonna wanna put it right on!

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Get Your Boyfriend…

Here’s a little something special for the guy who thinks he’s “prepared for everything” and always craves a good adventure. For the true outdoorsman in your life, try gifting him with the Outdoor Survival Man Crates Ammo Can ($75) and see if he really has what it takes. Note: You may want to add a bottle of his favorite whiskey too. (Wink!)

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life
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Get Your Boyfriend…

A perfect pick for the guy who appreciates the practice of craft distillation, the Hudson Maple Rye ($44.99), a new seasonal offering from Hudson Whiskey, is packed full of all of the spiced taste he’ll love this season.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life
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21
Get Your Crush…

If he was first in line to grab the new iPhone 6 Plus, he’ll love that you’ve already found him a hot new accessory for it. Meet the DoDo Case ($50). It’s chic, has pockets for credit cards and cash and promises to take good care of his flashy new phone.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life
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Get Your Crush…

For the guy you can’t stop thinking about, show him some love this holiday season by letting him unwrap this simply awesome HISY Bluetooth Selfie Remote (starting at $18.99) for his smartphone. It’s the perfect way to spend a little and say a lot, all while giving him a reason to think about how amazing you are each and every time he says cheese.

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Get Your Best Guy Friend…

His newest bar brag has just arrived. These custom footballs from Wilson are fantasy football realized for a true fanatic. (They can do basketballs too!)

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life
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Get Your Best Guy Friend…

We checked in with resident hunk and sexy supermodel Tyson Beckford to get his recommendations for gifts any man will love to recieve for the holidays. He gives two thumbs up to this pocket-sized SuperStar Speaker from Monster ($99.95) with a built-in mic for conference calls and incredible sound, and we do too. (Did we mention it can fit almost anywhere?) Winning!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life
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Get Your Best Guy Friend…

Here’s a new slant on a cool beverage. Without watering down his drink, The Whiskey Wedge ($14.95) uses ice to keep the good stuff cold. His mini-bar is going to love you for this.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What To Get The Man In Your Life
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