18 Valentine's Day Gifts for the Special Guy in Your Life
It's that time of year again! As February 14 creeps closer and closer, the pressure is on to find a gift to show your dude just how much he means to you. Yeah, we know what you're thinking: Shopping for guys can be tough.
But resist the urge to take the easy way out and buy him a gift card. Instead, check out these unique offerings that aren't only useful, but stylish, too. If you really think about it, that means it's basically a gift for both you and him, since he'll look so good on your arm. What more could you ask of a Valentine's Day present?
Photo: Courtesy of Burberry1/19Every dude needs a signature scent—whether they realize it yet or not. Since guys are often hesitant to purchase cologne for themselves, why not buy him this classic Burberry fragrance to get things started? He’ll thank you for years to come.
Burberry Brit rhythm cologne, $41.99. fragrancenet.com.
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Photo: Courtesy of MRPORTER.COM3/19For the art lover in your life, this incredible volume of comic history is a must-own. Inspire your guy to try his hand at drawing—or simply indulge his love of superheroes—with a 700-page, 2000-image Marvel ’magnum opus.’
Taschen 75 years of marvel comics: from the golden age to the silver screen, $200. mrporter.com.
Photo: Courtesy of MRPORTER.COM4/19Banish your boy’s five o’clock shadow with the help of this lu shaving brush, complete with badger bristles. (It sounds weirder than it is, we promise.) Smoother, softer skin is just a few uses away—great news for the next time you give him a quick peck on the cheek.
D R Harris badger hair shaving brush, $50. mrporter.com.
Photo: Courtesy of The Tie Bar5/19It’s a fact of life: Every guy needs good quality accessories in their wardrobe arsenal, even if they don’t dress up that often. So, why not gift your favorite guy a sleek skinny tie, matching pocket square and patterned socks—all in one!—with this handy style box?
The Tie Bar formal style box, $35. thetiebar.com.
Photo: Courtesy of AEO6/19Trucker hats are back in style. Just ask Justin Bieber! Encourage your dude to embrace the fashion-forward trend with this affordable offering from American Eagle Outfitters.
AEO photo real trucker hat, $19.95. ae.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Cufflinks, Inc.7/19Prom is just a few short months away, ladies. But your boyfriend probably still won’t know what cufflinks are by then. Sure, they’ve got a stuffy rep, but these super-unique accessories are juuuust the right amount of edgy. Heading somewhere fancy on February 14? He can take them for a test run.
Cufflinks, Inc. sign language love cufflinks, $50. cufflinks.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Izola8/19Dating a dapper dude? Chances are he probably loves anything that’s monogrammed. This travel toiletry bag isn’t just the perfect size, but it’s also conveniently labeled to help him feel at home—no matter where his family vacations take him.
Izola dapper dopp kit, $45. cufflinks.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Retromarine9/19His trusty swimsuit has definitely seen better days. Upgrade his beachwear with these whimsical, mushroom-print trunks, which are giving us major Mario Kart vibes. In other words, he’ll love them.
Retromarine mushrooms trunks, $135. retromarine.nyc.
Photo: Courtesy of Samsung10/19There are so many perks to dating a talented performer (um, serenades, anyone?) but it can be hard to find a gift for a guy that knows almost everything about music. Behold his perfect present: Samsung’s Level On hi-tech headphones.
Samsung level on headphones in white, $179.99. samsung.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Gap11/19It’s hard to convince guys to toss their favorite well-worn pair of trousers and opt for a new style, but a camo-print pant may just be a persuasive replacement. However, we would recommend this trend for dudes who are a bit more fearless when it comes to fashion.
Gap lived-in slim floral camo pant, $59.95. gap.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Hook + Albert12/19A lapel flower is probably something your boo wouldn’t think to pick up for himself. But if he errs on the side of the quirky, this is a great style pick for him. It adds a little fun to any outfit.
Hook + Albert lapel flower in blaze rose, $65. hookandalbert.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Homedics13/19School, sports practice, and SATs getting your guy down? Give him a lifetime massage thanks to this handy heated shiatsu pillow. Best of all, you won’t actually have to do any of the work yourself.
Homedics 3d shiatsu & vibration massage pillow with heat, $49.99. homedics.com.
Photo: Courtesy of J. Paul Skincare14/19Perfect for tossing into his gym bag, this travel razor was made with serious skincare in mind. The shaving cream is actually built in, meaning fewer products for him to tote around after practice. Low maintenance and luxurious.
J. Paul Skincare three pack travel razor with shave cream, $18. jpaulskincare.com.
Photo: Courtesy of barneys.com15/19We know you’d be stressed silly if your dude ever decided to actually act on his dream of owning a motorcycle, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t encourage his inner James Dean with this Marc by Marc Jacobs tee.
Marc by Marc Jacobs motorcycle t-shirt, $88. barneys.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Topman16/19Inspired by military footwear, these leather boots are just badass enough to ensure your boyfriend will absolutely adore them. Made to handle almost about any weather and ruggedly chic, he can feel outdoorsy even if he’s only heading to homeroom.
Topman salute cuff elephant grey leather cuff boots, $100. us.topman.com.
Photo: Courtesy of J. Crew17/19Say hello to the ultimate little everyday luxury, cashmere socks. There isn’t a guy in the world that wouldn’t love the pop-of-neon accents on this style.
J. Crew cashmere socks, $69.50. jcrew.com.
Photo: Courtesy of store.nike.com18/19If you’re dating an athlete, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ve seen some less-than-stellar workout gear in his wardrobe. This Valentine’s Day, surprise him with Nike’s stylish Dri-Fit training shirt, specially designed to help him go all out at the gym.
Nike dri-fit touch solid men’s training shirt, $28. store.nike.com.
Photo: Courtesy of ralphlauren.com19/19With the weather warming up (eventually!), swap his winter scarf for this linen-cotton blend—perfect for those cool spring days. The houndstooth pattern will provide a bit of a pick-me-up to his standard jeans and t-shirt.
Polo Ralph Lauren washed linen-cotton scarf, $78. ralphlauren.com.
