My husband is a virgo, which means that he is a perfectionist, and generally a really picky person in life (I love you with all my heart, baby!). This makes getting him gifts during the holidays somewhat of a challenge every year.

The gift guide you shall find below is simply an accumulation of successful gifts I’ve gotten him in the past.

I purposely stayed away from shoes, which I find to be a difficult gift to buy for people because of sizing intricacies. These are gifts you can get your husband, your boyfriend, your guy friend, or just something you want to add to your own collection. I hope this gift list will bring you as much joy as it has my husband.

1. Clase Azul Reposado Tequila

Price: $139.99

Is it just me or everyone is into tequila these days?

Everywhere I turn, there are groups of guys talking about tequila this, tequila that.

I don’t really get it personally, as I’m not a big spirits drinker myself, but if these guys love tequila as much as I love wine… well, that’s something I can get behind. Clase Azul is an ultra-premium Tequila made of 100% Tequilana Weber Blue Agave from Mexico. The “Reposado” here means that this tequila has been aged between 2 months to a year, making giving it more balance, body, and flavor. Most importantly, it comes in this awesome hand-made and hand-painted bottle that gives it an extra sense of luxury. This is definitely a bottle you want to keep out on the shelves to show the world.

2. Louxor Tumblers from Baccarat

Price: $490.00

Now that you’ve gotten him the most fabulous tequila, what will he drink that fabulous tequila with? Any drink tastes sweeter in these Louxor Tumblers from Baccarat.

Don’t ask me why men care so much about things like what they drink their spirits with (especially because I can drink wine out of a coffee mug and I be perfectly happy), but I swear they do.

The design of this specific set of tumblers speak of itself, but the real fantastic thing about the Louxor set is its weight. You feel every dollar you gave to Baccarat when you hold these glasses in your hands, and why wouldn’t you want to feel your money? While Baccarat offers tons of other tumbler designs, in my mind, these are the best ones they carry.

3. The Long Sleeve Crew Pullover from Bleusalt

Price: $110.00

Okay, if you haven’t discovered Bleusalt in 2020, it’s time to get on this Malibu train. Bleusalt blew up after Cindy Crawford was photographed wearing many of their clothing. Everything the California brand produces is made of ultra-soft fabric that’s 100% sustainable and antimicrobial. Derived from the Beechtree, the natural fibers are breathable and machine washable. The story goes that I discovered Bleusalt, it changed my life, I told all my girlfriends about it, and Bleusalt changed all of their lives, too. Slowly but surely, the husbands and boyfriends experienced the trickle down effect, and also got to live in the softness that is Bleusalt.

I am not exaggerating when I say that many of them have come back to me and say they will not wear anything else now.

In other words, trust me on this one! All guys will love this The Long Sleeve Crew Pullover.

4. A Printed Tie from Hermes

Price: $195.00

Okay, the tie gift is a bit tricky because most of us are all working from home these days, and unless you are a serial killer, you’re not really wearing ties right now. With that said, we won’t work from home forever (or will we??), and a tie is an undeniable staple in any gentleman’s wardrobe, so I standby my decision to include A Printed Hermes Tie on this gift guide. These printed ties are all made in France and are 100% hand-sewn silk twill. In other words, when it comes to ties, Hermes is as good as it gets.

My favorite thing about these ties, however, is in the design details.

As you can see below, this tie is actually made of little reindeer heads!! Is it not perfect for the holidays?! You can find anything on these ties; from a skier, a dog, a microphone, a dumbbell, to a football helmet. There’s truly something for everyone.

5. Bi-fold Wallet With Money Clip from Bottega Veneta

Price: 490.00

I imagine a wallet for men is like a bag for women; it’s something you use and see very often in your day-to-day. Except, for men, they typically only have one wallet (vs. our many many bags), which makes a nice wallet a great gift.

While I could never take a guy that has a Versace wallet seriously, Bottega, on the other hand, has successfully convinced me with brainwashing marketing that a man that carries their product is a mature and classy man.

A real man. I think guys will particularly love this Bi-fold Wallet With Money Clip design, which allows you to keep cash easy, while still being able to keep individual credit cards and such in pockets (I also can’t take guys that only uses a money-clip seriously for some reason). Best of both worlds = best wallet ever.

6. The Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart

Price: Switch $299.99 + Mario Kart $59.99

I know, I know, every person on earth is trying to get their hands on the new PS5. That, in fact, is the hottest console on the market this holiday season. I know! But just hear me out here. This is my personal view, but for the most part, I find myself having zero interest in any of the PlayStation or Xbox games. It’s a lot of sports games and shooting games that I can’t be bothered with. The Nintendo Switch, on the other hand, can really get me going! If there’s one video game I love, it’s Mario Kart.

I am including the switch on my gift list simply because, if given the opportunity, everyone loves the Nintendo games.

I don’t know one person that doesn’t enjoy Mario Kart. It’s really a game for all, thus making it the perfect gift.

7. Tuscan Leather Cologne from Tom Ford

Price: $250.00

Of all colognes, The Tom Ford Tuscan Leather has got to be my favorite in the world. And yes, this item is on the gift list for selfish reasons.

I love the smell, and I wanted my husband to smell as such! Luckily for me, he also loves this woody scent too.

As the cologne description states, this scent “merges primal leather with night-blooming jasmine and black suede for a raw yet refined, sensual yet sophisticated experienced.” Long story short, get sexy, spray Tom Ford Tuscan Leather.

8. Airpods Pro from Apple

Price: $249.00

This one’s really self-explanatory. Most men I know are all obsessed with Apple products to begin with, but the Apple Airpods Pro is actually tremendously useful. I personally don’t know how I ever lived without them.

I love how the Airpod Pros (vs. the first generation of Airpods) are water-resistant, have noise-canceling capabilities, and most importantly, let you engrave your name on the case for free!

9. Travel Shoe Cleaning Kit from Jason Markk

Price: $25.00

As I said, I stayed away from shoes as part of this gift guide, since it’s an item that’s hard to get for someone else with sizing intricacies.

With that said, I find that most guys that are into shoes, no matter if it’s sneakers or leather loafers, loves Jason Markk shoe cleaning products.

Jason Markk is one of the world’s leading brands in premium shoe care, delivering easy-to-use products including a Suede Cleaning Kit and their famous Repel Spray. I actually use the “Quick Wipes” product often myself; they take any scuffs off my sneakers right off, keeping them sparkly new for forever. This Travel Shoe Cleaning Kit comes in a small and compact bag, making it a great travel companion!

10. A Jersey of His Favorite Athlete

Price: $300.00

Last but not least, A Jersey of His Favorite Athlete. It doesn’t even have to be his favorite basketball player; maybe he’s more into football, hockey, or baseball.

As long as he’s a sports person, I guarantee you that he will love this gift.

The tricky part about buying a jersey is that there are many types of jerseys. There’s the authentic (which are what the players actually wear on the field), the Replica, then the Swingman. I find that most guys prefer the authentic version for the purpose of collecting, but actually prefer the Swingman to wear, since not all of us are as tall as these athletes to comfortably wear the authentic version. Shopping Tip: Make sure you get the right size by reading the sizing measurements details!

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