On paper, dressing a man seems simple -- T-shirt, jeans, shoes, maybe add a sweater and a jacket or a blazer and a tie. But, in reality, outfitting a fellow you know can be pretty complex. It's easy to make him look like something he's not or make him feel uncomfortable in whatever you've squished him into.
So when buying for your main squeeze, son or even a friend, take his taste into consideration. Go with what you know, and perhaps take a gifting cue from some of our favourite made-for-men (and completely stylish) products this season.
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Great Gifts For Men
Hooded Jacket(01 of14)
For The Man Who Lives In A Less-Than-Perfect Climate: A practical yet stylish gift. He'll want to wear this slim-fitting coat every day. It protects against mother nature and makes a fella look instantly handsome as he dashes out the door to meet his bros.Price: $169Available At: Ben Sherman (credit:Ben Sherman)
Hockey Night In Canada Cufflinks(02 of14)
For The Next Don Cherry: Do you know a guy who never misses a hockey game? Are they in four fantasy hockey leagues? Does he often drink beers with his bros at the pub? When he's got to go to a corporate event, give him these cufflinks as a reminder of his love for hockey. It's a small treat at the end of his sleeve.Price: $100Available At: Green Shag (credit:Green Shag)
Designer Crew Tee(03 of14)
For The Movie Buff: Why so serious? Fashion doesn't always have to be button-ups and ties. This T-shirt depicting one of our favourite late actors, Heath Ledger, is not only a memory of 'The Dark Night' (which is an awesome movie), it's a cool guy look.Price: $40Available At: The Bay (credit:The Bay)
Rogann(04 of14)
For The Outdoorsy Type: Your rugged man can trek mountain sides in the country and large staircases in the city in these stylin' boots. And thanks to the flannel lining, his ankles will stay warm.Price: $160Available At: Steve Madden (credit:Steve Madden)
Merino Tipped Cardigan(05 of14)
For The Collegiate: Give him a library card and some glasses to match this sweater. You'll definitely want to take him home to mom if he's looking all spiffy and pulled together in a cardigan. Bonus points if he's able to rock the button-up/tie combo under it.Price: $110Available At: Banana Republic (credit:Banana Republic)
Slub Waffle Crew T(06 of14)
For The Everyday Cool Guy: Grey looks good on everybody. Grey is also an extremely attractive colour. It says I'm casual, but still well-dressed. And this waffle crew tee is the definition of casual. Price: $35Available At: The Gap (credit:The Gap)
Green Slubby Oxford Shirt(07 of14)
For The Guy Who's Going Places: He'll look sharp in this Oxford shirt. It's business casual and you know it's going to fit well. With dress pants or denim, your man will look slick. Price: $56Available At: The Bay (credit:The Bay)
Think Oxford(08 of14)
For The Classics Lover: BRO-gues -- they're having a moment in the street style fashion world, being showcased under cuffed pants and flaunted around in fashion magazines. They're a refreshed take on the classic look that any man can pull off. You'll be thinking of Don Draper next time you see a guy in these babies. Price: $158Available At: Kenneth Cole (credit:Kenneth Cole)
Max Soft Raw(09 of14)
For The Man Who Hates Doing Laundry: Your man won't have to wash these pants for a year if he doesn't want to, and when he does decide to wash them (in a washing machine), they'll show signs of wear and tear that have been created naturally. (The way to wash these sweet jeans on a more regular basis is to put them in the freezer -- no jokes.)Price: $290Available At: Acne Studios (credit:Acne)
Burberry Brit Tonal Plaid Tie(10 of14)
For The Corporate Guy: If he means business and works at a corporation, he'll probably benefit from a tie. Steer clear of the zany wacky prints and go for a classic look like Burberry. Who's the boss? He is (well, at least he'll look like one).Price: $150Available At: Harry Rosen (credit:Harry Rosen)
Wool Field Bag(11 of14)
For The Man Who Carries It All On His Shoulder: Wool and leather working together make a simply amazing bag. It's as manly as bags go, and because it can hold a laptop or iPad, he can look stylish even on-the-go.Price: $250Available At: Filson (credit:Filson)
Boot(12 of14)
For The Casual Man: This sleek shoe is a definite everyday item for the casual cool guy. It looks pulled together and not too pretentious. They can be worn everywhere from the bar to the grocery store and will look nice poking out from under a pair of jeans. Price: $100Available At: Ben Sherman (credit:Ben Sherman)
Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve(13 of14)
For The Fitness Enthusiast: Say goodbye to those ironic gym T-shirts. This one is tightly fit and is well-designed, so it will last through any of his workouts (even when he's pumping iron). Price: $64Available At: Lululemon (credit:Lululemon)
Wesley Long-Sleeve Flannel Shirt(14 of14)
For The Man's Man: Oh, the flannel. We loved it in the 90s and we love it now. It looks nice layered and on its own. It makes a man look tough and lumberjack-y. He can pair his stubble with a flannel and look super awesome.Price: $60Available At: Mark's (credit:Mark's )