I was single for eight years before meeting my other half, so tracking down the best gifts for boyfriends wasn’t one of my (many) concerns. In fact, I used to have to stifle an eye roll when listening to my pals complain — how lucky that you have someone to gift shop for, while I enjoy yet another ghosting. However, I have since apologised to all my pals because it really is a struggle, trying to settle on gifts for men that aren’t another set of socks, fresh knitwear or yet more gaming gear.
But if I want to be promoted to fiancé in the near future, I need to start taking the task seriously. Hence why I’ve asked every man I know — my dad, brothers, cousins and co-workers — for their insight into the best gifts for boyfriends, whether you’re celebrating his birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day or your 15th Valentine’s Day together.
Cue our crowdsourced answers below, including sweet, sentimental gifts or keepsakes, stylish loungewear and beauty gifts they’d never invest in themselves. For the culinary keen, we’ve also found chic cookware and treat-stuffed gift hampers which double as a pressie for the giver too. Now, go forth and gift!
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How we chose the best gifts for boyfriends:
Our team of shopping editors – Sophie Cockett, Shani Cohen, Georgia Trodd, Mayola Fernandes and Sophie Donovan – oversee this gift guide alongside every other gift guide on the GLAMOUR website to ensure that gift-giving is stress-free. We regularly attend press days and product launches to test, try and use the latest in fashion, beauty and lifestyle to ensure you only buy gifts that are worth your money. When gifts haven’t been directly reviewed by a member of the GLAMOUR Shopping team, we rely on customer reviews and tend to stick to brands we already know we adore.
What do we consider when we get our hands on a sample, though?
- Design — Is it practical, fit for purpose and not at all frumpy?
- Price point — Would we be willing to spend that much?
- Delivery — How quickly did it arrive, and what were the associated costs?
