This 2014 holiday gift guide brings together 48 ideas, from small accessories and grooming gifts to boots, outerwear and tailoring. The selection is organized by the six budgets used when it was first published.
A note on this guide: The products, price bands and individual prices below document the 2014 selection. They are not current offers or availability claims. Retired shopping links have been removed; a few current resources appear at the end.
$25 and Under
Small accessories can be thoughtful gifts when they suit the recipient’s daily routine. Pocket squares and tie bars suit someone who wears tailoring; a scarf, wallet or shaving set may get more everyday use.
Colored Laces
Allen Edmonds
2014 price: $5.00
Wool Pocket Square
The Tie Bar
2014 price: $8.00
Coffee Bar Soap
Maak Lab
2014 price: $9.00
Texting Gloves
Nordstrom
2014 price: $15.00
Wool Scarf
Combatant Gentlemen
2014 price: $16.00
Silver Tie Bar
Jewelry Pot
2014 price: $16.99
The Winston Set
Harry's
2014 price: $25.00
The Minimalist Wallet
One Star Leather
2014 price: $25.00
$26 – $50
Clothing gifts work best when you know the recipient’s size and preferences. This group mixed casual layers with smaller accessories, including watches, socks and a phone case designed for the phones of the time.
Color-Blocked Vest
Old Navy
2014 price: $30.00
Weekender Watch
Timex
2014 price: $30.74
Chambray Shirt
J.Crew Factory
2014 price: $32.00
Marled Beanie
J.Crew
2014 price: $38.00
Custom Sock Pack
Jimmy Lion
2014 price: $42.00
511™ Slim Fit Jeans
Levi's
2014 price: $43.00
iPhone Leather Wallet Case
Mujjo
2014 price: $46.00
Dark Denim Jacket
American Eagle
2014 price: $47.97
$51 – $75
The middle of the guide focused on repeat-wear pieces: shirts, trousers, knitwear and useful everyday bags. For a clothing gift, check a garment the recipient already likes rather than guessing the fit.
Grooming Kit
Blind Barber
2014 price: $58.00
Marled Henley
J.Crew
2014 price: $59.50
Cotton Sweater
Zara
2014 price: $59.98
Slim-Fit Chino
Banana Republic
2014 price: $59.99
Check Shirt
J.Crew
2014 price: $65.00
Twill Dress Shirt
Nordstrom
2014 price: $65.00
Snap Backpack
Everlane
2014 price: $65+
Wayfarer Sunglasses
Ray-Ban
2014 price: $74.79
$76 – $100
This group paired everyday upgrades with cold-weather layers. When buying a wallet or travel kit, think about how much the recipient carries; for a coat or sweater, leave enough room for the layers worn underneath.
ML574 Running Shoes
New Balance
2014 price: $79.99
10-Year Hoodie
Flint and Tinder
2014 price: $84.98
Azalea & Navy Box
The Tie Bar
2014 price: $89.00
Cashmere V Neck Sweater
Uniqlo
2014 price: $89.90
Leather Wallet
Bellroy
2014 price: $89.95
Bomber Jacket
Nautica
2014 price: $89.98
Travel Kit
Will Leather Goods
2014 price: $90.00
Italian Wool Peacoat
Combatant Gentlemen
2014 price: $100.00
$101 – $250
Boots, a durable bag or a tailored piece can become a regular part of someone’s wardrobe. Footwear and tailoring require more attention to size than a watch or briefcase, so an exchange option is particularly useful.
Standard Belt
Tanner Goods
2014 price: $105.00
Desert Boots
Clarks
2014 price: $119+
Rock Cardigan
L.L.Bean
2014 price: $129.00
Bristol Watch
Daniel Wellington
2014 price: $142.00
Wireless Headphones
Beats
2014 price: $199.95
Charcoal Slim Fit Suit
Combatant Gentlemen
2014 price: $220.00
Twill Blazer
General Assembly
2014 price: $225.00
Original Briefcase
Filson
2014 price: $248.00
$251+
The highest original price band included substantial outerwear, bags, boots and tailoring, alongside the first-generation Moto 360. These are the kinds of gifts best chosen with the recipient, especially where fit or technology compatibility matters.
Brown Wingtips
Cole Haan
2014 price: $258.00
Messenger Bag
Whipping Post
2014 price: $295.00
Tweed Blazer
Bonobos
2014 price: $298.00
Moto 360 Watch
Motorola
2014 price: $300+
Down Parka
Poler
2014 price: $325.00
Wool Tweed Jacket
Bonobos
2014 price: $328.00
The Blake Boot
Ball and Buck
2014 price: $398.00
Herringbone Suit
Indochino
2014 price: $449.00
Useful places to continue
For current wardrobe advice, start with our men’s wardrobe essentials guide. If one of the accessories above caught your eye, these official resources offer current options; styles and prices may differ from the 2014 photographs.
- The Tie Bar pocket squares: browse the current range by material and color.
- Bellroy Hide & Seek wallet: compare the current wallet sizes before choosing one as a gift.