Men are notoriously hard to buy presents for. Either they just get what they want themselves, or they don’t give you a list of things you could put under the tree.
As frustrating as it is, there are loads of gifts you could buy – it just takes a bit more work. To get you started, we’ve picked our favourite things that may suit the men in your life – all under 50 quid. Christmas is expensive, after all.
From fashion to travel, this guide will hopefully make shopping for your friend, partner, uncle, dad, or brother a little bit easier.
For the foodie in your life, this cookbook from one of London’s best Indian restaurants is jam packed with recipes for you to recreate tasty dishes at home. It’s part food manual, part history and part travel guide from Bombay – and we’ve already got our eye on the chilli cheese toast dish.
These headphones are great for anyone who enjoys listening to music, podcasts, or even watching programmes on their commute. They’re perfect for long-haul travel, too – they’re lightweight and fold up compactly.
This distinctive set of Italian leather luggage tags will make sure he never loses his suitcase, whether he’s travelling for work or leisure. For an added touch of luxury, you can get four letters engraved on it to give it a personal touch.
For someone who takes his skincare seriously, this cleanser would be a great addition to a gym bag or bathroom shelf. It’s a non-foaming cleanser that refreshes and hydrates skin, thanks to the willow bark and apricot seed powder that gently exfoliates.
A kit that’ll help keep a fancy pair of shoes in tip-top condition. Featuring a horse hair brush, shoe-horn, cleansing tonic, leather cream and soft cloth, it’s everything you need for suede and leather footwear.
A good quality scarf is a wardrobe essential for the cold weather – and this plain colour is likely to match any outfit. Made from 100% wool, it’s machine washable and will add a fashionable and functional finishing touch to any outfit.
Custom Headphone Stand, Etsy, £27.39
So you’ve bought him headphones – now get the accessories to match. It’ll save wires getting tangled up and keep them out the way of dirt and dust. You can also customise this wooden stand with their name.
This rucksack doubles up as a work bag that’ll fit the essentials such as a gym kit and folders, but also a compact weekend bag. Great for city breaks and trips away, it’s a present he’ll actually use.
As well as looking stylish, this handmade leather organiser has different compartments for your bank cards, money, passport and tickets, which can all be kept safely alongside a tablet. Plus, with every sale over £25, Vida Vida will provide a school bag to a Cambodian child through its partnership with United World School.
Ditch the Lynx and Dove sets for a luxurious body care set from botanical-based brand, Elemental Herbology. It’s a refreshingly citrus scented duo of body wash and lotion that will outdo the Radox sitting in the bathroom.
Cineworld Gift Card, Cineworld, From £10
If he loves watching films, pick up a Cineworld voucher and load with as much or as little as your budget allows. You can use this gift card to buy popcorn and drinks, too, not just film tickets.
We all work hard to earn our money – so it shouldn’t feel like hard work to spend it well. At HuffPost Finds we’ll help you find the best stuff that deserves your cash, from the ultimate lipstick to a durable iron to replace the one that broke (RIP). All our choices are completely independent but we may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase.