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#78 - Gift Guides 2024

Nov 24, 2024

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Your guide to gift buying for 2024 ↓

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Holiday Gift Guide 2024: What to Buy Him & Her This Season

Originally shared on the Guyset podcast - a guy's guide to what should be talked about

Why This Gift Guide Actually Works

Let's be honest - shopping for gifts is hard enough when you're buying for yourself. Shopping for the women in your life? That's a whole different level of difficulty. That's why I spent time actually talking to women about what they want, what they've loved receiving, and what their boyfriends have gotten wrong in the past.

This isn't just my opinion thrown together - it's real feedback from real conversations.

The Golden Rules of Gift Giving

For Her: Size and Sensibility

Always get the smallest size. According to multiple women I spoke with, this is a universal rule. You can always exchange up, but going smaller initially shows thoughtfulness. And speaking of exchanges - always, always get a gift receipt.

Experiences Often Win Over Things

Instead of defaulting to physical gifts, consider:

Concert tickets for her favorite artist
Dinner at that restaurant you've both wanted to try
A couples massage
Broadway show tickets
Six Flags day trip if you're both into roller coasters

The key is listening to what she's mentioned wanting to do, not just what she wants to own.

Write a Card

This lost art needs to come back. A thoughtful note adds so much value to any gift, no matter how simple. Stop by CVS, grab a card, and write something genuine. It's that simple.

Gift Guide: For Her ($30-$150)

Jewelry

Popular brands right now:

Mejuri
Anna Luisa
Gorjana
Tiffany & Co.
David Yurman

Focus on earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Important note: Ask her friends whether she's in a gold or silver phase - apparently this matters a lot and changes over time.

Cozy Comfort

Lululemon Align leggings - the gold standard of comfortable leggings
Pajamas from Skims, Cozy Earth, or L.L.Bean
UGG slippers - always a safe bet
Weighted blankets for better sleep
Robes from Skims or other comfort brands

Practical Luxuries

Travel jewelry holder from Mark & Graham
Perfume - Chanel No. 5, or find a scent you like and say "I think this would smell amazing on you"
Heating pad for those monthly necessities
Ice roller for skincare routine (The Skinny Confidential brand is popular)
Candles from Boy Smells or similar brands

Clothing (If You Must)

Stick to these safe brands:

Free People
Aritzia
Reformation
Anthropologie
J.Crew
Abercrombie

Unique Ideas

Coffee table books featuring her interests
Screenplay books of her favorite movies
Cocktail glasses if she has a signature drink
Workout class subscriptions (but make sure she actually enjoys working out first)

Gift Guide: For Him ($30-$150)

Wearables

Nice sneakers - white or off-white going-out shoes
Lululemon ABC pants - comfortable work pants guys won't buy themselves
Quality hoodies and clothing from brands covered in recent episodes
New jacket from Abercrombie, Carhartt, J.Crew, or Lululemon
Beanies for winter

Home & Lifestyle

Games for the apartment - Codenames, Monopoly, or party games
Bar set - most guys think they can make cocktails and appreciate the tools
Nice glassware - whiskey or cocktail glasses, especially engraved ones
Weighted eye mask - the Nodpod is trending
Quality sheets and blankets

Tech & Gadgets

Bluetooth speaker for music anywhere
Ember mug that keeps coffee warm all day
Theragun for muscle recovery

Personal Care

Cologne - Polo's Aaron Judge collaboration gets rave reviews
Manscape grooming kit (might be awkward but always appreciated)
Nice slippers from UGG or Birkenstock

Books & Unique Gifts

Cookbooks for guys learning to cook
Custom sports team book from New York Times archives
Valet tray for organizing keys, wallet, AirPods by the bed
Personalized golf balls
Coffee table books about their interests

Shopping Strategy for Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Right now is literally the best time to shop - everything is on sale. Don't be that person scrambling for gifts two days before Christmas. Use this month-long window wisely:

Make a list of everyone you need to buy for
Set a budget for each person based on your relationship
Shop early while the best deals are available
Keep gift receipts for everything

The Relationship Factor

Your gift-giving should match your relationship stage:

Just started dating: Something thoughtful but not expensive
Several months in: You can increase both thoughtfulness and budget
Long-term relationship: You should know each other's preferences by now

Final Thoughts

The best gifts show that you pay attention and care about the person's interests. Whether it's a $30 candle or a $150 piece of jewelry, what matters most is the thought behind it.

Don't overthink it, but do put in effort. Most people are just grateful that you took the time to think of them and spend your hard-earned money on something for them.

Where to Shop

For easy shopping with everything linked:

LTK Shop: shop.ltk.com/explore/guyset
Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/theguyset

All recommendations are linked and easy to find in one place.

Josh shares more lifestyle tips, gift guides, and practical advice for guys in their twenties on the Guyset podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday with honest takes on what actually matters.

Ready to start holiday shopping? Don't wait until the last minute. Use these Black Friday deals to get ahead on your gift list and actually put thought into what you're buying.

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