The perfect anniversary present for the man you love can be confusing. What do men want to buy? What do men want? Should I get him a new pair of socks or should I buy something else? These are all questions you’ve no doubt been asking yourself and, being men ourselves, we feel well-equipped to answer them.
You can choose from our stylish anniversary gift ideas for men and be confident that he will smile when you present it. It won’t be a fake grin before he throws it away in the closet. Ladies (and fellas), we’ve got your back.
Just like birth, death, and the changing of the tides, men’s love for watches is a fact of life. It’s that simple. As the tides change so do fashions. As a result, a timeless clock is the perfect anniversary gift for him.
Avoid rubber bits, LED flashing lights, and calorie counters in favor of classic designs and simple faces. When he’s still proudly rocking it 20 years in the future, you can fire us a quick telepathic iMessage using your government-issued Apple iBrain implant to say thanks for the sage advice.
We might have hit ‘peak beard’ several years ago, but if he’s still struggling to let go of that unruly chin wig, give him a little nudge in the right direction with some of the best anniversary gifts for men.
On the other hand, if he’s all about those carefully carved cheek lines, make his preening routine that little bit smoother with a beard trimmer that will snip him into shape.
The best men’s fragrances do more than just make a geezer not smell like a cocktail of sweat, beer and engine oil. Some fragrances contain ingredients which have a genetic impact on the people around them.
Take hedione, which appears in plenty of big hitters and has been found to stimulate the brain’s release of sex hormones. We’ll just leave that there.
There is no doubt that commutes are hellish. You can make it a little less soul-destroying by using high-fidelity headphones.
Guaranteed to drown out everything from that blood-curdling screech the train makes going around a corner, to babies crying loudly on buses, you’ll be buying him a little extra time to relax when life is hectic. That’s a pretty invaluable gift.
If he drops, breaks and has to replace his new phone, you can wave any hope of a holiday together goodbye, so it’s in your interest to buy him a case.
Prioritize styles that won’t turn his gadget into a five pound-clunker, in a colorway that fits with the rest of his wardrobe.
Somewhere, sometime long ago, an unknown maverick gazed upon a flock of sheep and thought to themselves, “I’m going to shave them and wear it”. Daring to dream is what made this unsung heroine unknowingly the inspiration for you to purchase the perfect anniversary gift for the man of your life.
Because who doesn’t love the tactile insulation of stylish knitwear? No one, that’s who. Choose ultra-soft Merino or Cashmere in neutral colours for the best cost-per wear ratio.
Joe is liked by you, Joe is loved by him, heck, Joe’s enjoyed everywhere. You should actually date Joe. Okay, before we break up a happy relationship, we’re actually talking about coffee.
Electric Blitzers are the ideal way to make your morning grind easier. Here’s a present you both benefit from.
You’ve always wanted to hire a professional photographer who could help you keep your Instagram under lock and key? This could be the golden opportunity for you.
A one-off payment for a quality camera, compared to the tens of thousands you’d be paying to employ a professional lensman every time you want to update your feed, seems great value for money. There’s something to smile about.
If your man thinks a supermarket bag is a suitable container for his everyday items, you can use the anniversary as an opportunity to convince him to go in a different, more stylish direction.
It is essential that every man owns a neat duffel or holdall, which can be used to take him from his office to the gym and on holiday. You can also invest in a leather weekender bag to make sure that all plastics and crumpled up items stay in the kitchen cabinets.
You’re sick of pestering him to put down his phone. A new tablet will definitely get his attention.
Granted, it will just be on another, slightly bigger screen – but that’s something, right? Okay, perhaps not, but this is the 21st century, so you’d better get used to it.
As far as male wardrobe staples go, they don’t come much more essential than a good pair of jeans. This humble garment is often overlooked, which leads many men to choose either Jeremy Clarkson’s bootcut denim, or muscle-fit sausage casings inspired by reality TV.
Buy him a pair of selvedge denim to save you both from embarrassment. It’ll fit better, last longer and won’t leave him looking like an ageing car-enthusiast or a Geordie Shore Cast member Can’t say fairer than that.
No one wants to have to explain why their man’s trousers keep falling down in public places. Buy him a belt that will stop the problem in style.
Timeless, classic and functional – a brown leather version is a versatile casual accessory, guaranteed to hold those keks firmly in place. Just teach him how to match it with his shoes.
We don’t know what will be going on 100 years from now. Will humanity have been able to stop global heating? Will scientists be able to reverse the ageing process in humans? Will robots take over? It’s impossible to say. But one thing we’re sure of is that men will still be wearing Oxford shirts.
What better gift to celebrate your long-lasting friendship than a preppy button-down?
Sure, he might like to pretend to be a tough alpha male, but chances are there’s a softy underneath, and a book filled with photos of all your happiest memories together will never fail to bring a tear to his eye.
Don’t rely on a computer, which may or may no longer work.
The rate at which trainer technology is advancing, it won’t be long before they You can also read about how to get in touch with us. jog down to the gym and do our workout for us while we sit on the sofa watching Netflix and eating Doritos.
In the meantime while that dream remains slightly out of science’s reach, you can Treat him to some of the best running shoes available, with features such as knitted uppers or energy-returning soles.
The function of a man’s coffee table books is twofold. Firstly, they’re good for flicking through while lounging about on the sofa. Second, they show everyone how interesting and cool he is.
That said, they’re not really the sort of things most guys purchase for themselves, so help him out and get his collection going with a picture-heavy tome that is far more classy than scrolling through Instagram.
Maybe it’s a man thing, but there’s something deeply reassuring about wearing a top layer that you have full confidence could hold its own if you somehow ended up lost in the Alps on your way to the pub.
We know that’s an unlikely scenario, but why take the risk? Give your partner a high-quality winter coat that will last and make him look good.
Nothing Kills Mad Men Paper strewn about on a desk is a surefire way to create a bad vibe. Don’t forget to give your boss some serious stationery for the boardroom.
Alongside a pen that isn’t a chewed-up biro, he’ll need a notepad that says “I mean business”, even if it is just full of doodles.
It was the day that he became yours, and he received the greatest gift of all. Why not remind him by giving him boxers with his face on them. It’s the funny gift that keeps on giving.
These boxers are perfect for men who enjoy a good laugh.
Novelist Raymond Chandler once said: “There is no bad whiskey. There are only some whiskies that aren’t as good as others.” If that’s to be believed, it makes a bottle of the good stuff a pretty safe bet for an anniversary gift.
Consider adding an extra bottle to the bar of your other half if you think he is a little bit of a connoisseur. If you enjoy scotch, a single-malt will take your drink to the next step. Literally.
It’s no longer necessary to make a mixtape in order to express your love for someone. This is a digital age we’re living in, and an outdated media format packed full of Phil Collins songs just doesn’t quite say ‘I love you’ in the same way it used to.
Sign him up for an online streaming service, where he will have access to all his favorite songs, audiobooks, and much more. He’ll thank you for it, we guarantee.
The City finance guy with the shiny watch, who points furiously at the colorful numbers displayed on several computer monitors and shouts at people over the phone will be happy to have a boxy briefcase.
If this doesn’t sound like your other half, getting him something more laid back to cart his laptop around in. The rigid design is functional, but it can be carried in jeans. Perfect.