The ULTIMATE Gift Guide for Men

When it comes to buying Christmas gifts for the man in your life, it can be a little tricky to know where to start. Some men are incredibly difficult to buy for, many just go out and buy things they want themselves, and other’s simply keep their hands so close to their chest that you literally have no idea what they’d be happy to find under the Christmas tree. I refuse to be boring and just give money, so I always try and find gifts that suit someones hobbies, likes and past times. In case you are lacking in a bit of inspiration for the men in your life, here’s my low down of suggestions for every kind of man this Christmas.

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For the one who likes to look smart…

My partner goes to work with a range of customers and clients, and as a result always likes to look presentable and smart; usually wearing a shirt, tie and suit when he leaves the house in the morning, If the men in your life work in an office, or simply like to dress smartly, Dobell is a great place to start. They have a wide range of high quality suits in a variety of designs, fits and colours, all at an incredibly reasonable budget. This suit was excellent value at just £139 and being made from high quality wool in a dark navy, is a twist on the original smart black / grey suit for work. It looks great with a pale blue shirt or white shirt and blue tie.

For the one who likes a close shave

For those who get through their fair share of disposable razors, the BIC Shave Club is a handy subscription which delivers fresh blades straight to their doorstep as regularly as you wish. The handy starter pack comes with a top quality razor, first blade refill and Bic Comfort shaving gel, with the following deliveries come with additional blades so they never need to worry about running out or shaving with a blunt blade. The subscription can be cancelled at any time with no minimum duration and no obligation, giving a great amount of flexibility whilst helping men look their best.

Another great shaving gift for the man in your life that will also have women rejoicing with at the lack of mess is this fab Philips Vacuum Beard Trimmer Series 7000 designed with an in-built vacuum feature which captures up to 90% of cut hair. Users can trim their beard, moustache and sideburns without mess, saving men the hassle of having to scrub the bathroom sink every time they trim. Even better, the Beard Trimmer 7000 currently has 50% off at Amazon making this an absolute bargain price. 

For the one who likes an adventure…

For the adrenaline junkie, or if you want to buy a gift which actually allows you to experience something with your other half as a couple, the Adventures Smartbox from Buyagift.co.uk is ideal. With over 570 products to choose from across the UK, this voucher allows you to chose from a whole host of fun activities from getting behind the wheel of a supercar, to taking off in a microlight, jumping aboard a 60ft racing yacht and every adventure in-between! With many activities for one as well as a number of experiences specially selected for two, there is no shortage of options to chose from. I know for a fact that Mike would love to try a supercar driving experience and hoverboarding, so it will be interesting to see his final choice!

For the man who likes to travel…

My other half recently started a new job where he has to travel and sometimes stay overnight, and we were so unprepared for this that he ended up taking a bag for life to shove all his toiletries in – far from ideal! I am hugely impressed with the Zippos Leather Toiletry Bag and Zippos range of leather items. We have always thought of Zippo of being about what they are best known for – their lighters and handwarmers – but this toiletry bag is really high quality soft leather, with a strong strap and plenty of space for storing all of his products for an overnight stay. The Zippo Toiletry bag retails at £43.

For the man who likes to cook…

My Dad absolutely loves cooking, and watches shows like MasterChef pretty religiously, always keeping an eye out for some inspiration of new recipes to try or little twists on modern classics. I know he will absolutely LOVE this new cookbook to complement the series, with over 100 recipes from the MasterChef champions – and the best part of getting him something like this for Christmas, is that I get to taste the creations when he puts them to the test! Win Win! MasterChef The Classics with a twist retails at £14.65 and is available to purchase at Amazon.

For the one who always leaves his underwear on the floor!!!

If the man in your life is anything like mine you can NEVER have too many pairs of boxer shorts, as he seems to always be moaning that he can’t find a pair in the morning rush for work. This Ted Baker three pack from Mainline Menswear is ideal and comes with three different colours – black, grey and white all with the sylish Ted Baker branding across the waist. The set retails at £35, make them just over £11 a pair which isn’t too bad at all for designer products!

For the man who likes a tipple…

We’ve had a number of products from the Best of British Beer over the years, and for ale and beer lovers, their range never disappoints. The Best of British Beer Festive Beer Crate is a crate of 9 500ml British Beers from the seasonal range, and has a festive bright retro jumper Ho Ho Ho design to boot. With beers such as Backyard, Bad Santa, Bobbin Robin and Kentucky Sleigh ride, there is plenty of choice to help get him into the festive spirit!

For the man who loves to cook – a Thermomix is definitely something that will make their culinary skills just that little bit easier. The world’s most intelligent food processor, the Theromix allows you to weigh, chop, blend, mix, grind, grate, cook, steam, whisk, kneed and SO much more, all in one compact table top machine. With a colour touchscreen allowing you to display digital recipes with guided cooking, there is no excuses for them not whipping you up a yummy treat when they have this super gift to help them!

So there you have it, from a close shave to an awesome adventure, we hope we have given you a little food for thought!

*Disclaimer – this gift guide includes press samples we were sent in return for inclusion, however as always all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links*