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# Dress Code Gift Guide: Holiday 2021
- URL: https://thesecondbutton.com/dress-code-gift-guide-holiday-2021/
- Published: 2021-11-23T16:19:26.000Z
- Updated: 2023-12-22T14:22:28.000Z
- Description: Chanukah is right around the corner, so here's a gift guide from Dress Code.
- Author: Daniel Hakimi
- Tags: holidays, accessories, guides, menswear, pocket squares

Chanukah is right around the corner, and you probably want to know what to buy your loved ones. While I would generally think twice about menswear gifts, I have a few simple tips to make them work:

1. Go for one-size accessories, care items, and other universal paraphenelia. Something like a blazer, while nice in theory, is very hard to fit off the rack, and nobody likes getting a present that doesn't fit.
2. It's better to get something great, but small, than something big, but cheap. I'd rather recieve an amazing pair of socks than a crappy blazer, because I will get *zero* enjoyment out of a crappy blazer. So if you find yourself spending $25 on socks... Roll with it.
3. Consider the recipient's style. Don't get bob a loud printed silk scarf if he's a clear minimalist. Don't get dress socks for somebody who exclusively wears streetwear.

That said, let's get to my actual recommendations. Do note, there are some affiliate links in here.

# Socks

Dress socks are often sized (to match shoe sizes), but casual socks are usually blended with enough of a stretch factor to give as gifts.

**Cheap option**: [Uniqlo color socks](https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men/underwear-and-socks/socks-and-tights/colorful-50?ref=thesecondbutton.com). I have a few pairs, and a lot of more expensive socks too... But these are just nice, comfortable and a few great color options. Perfect for that 5th night of Chanukah if you're looking for token gifts every night.  
**Funky Casual**: [Chup](https://chupsocks.com/?ref=thesecondbutton.com) or [Anonymous Ism](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l8Q8v/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-us%2Fmens%2Faccessories%2Fsocks%3Ffacet%3Dads%5Ff11001%5Fntk%5Fcs%25253A%252522ANONYMOUS%252BISM%252522?ref=thesecondbutton.com) ([alternate link](https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/accessories/socks?facet=ads%5Ff11001%5Fntk%5Fcs%253A%2522ANONYMOUS%2BISM%2522&ref=thesecondbutton.com)) -- $25 might sound like a lot for socks, but there are some treasures here that people will appreciate. They really fit rule 2 above—I'd rather have a $25 pair of socks than a $25 briefcase.

If you can find nice wool dress socks in one-size sizes, do that.

# Wallets

**Budget**: [Popov Leather](https://www.popovleather.com/?ref=thesecondbutton.com). At the time of posting, their wallets are 40% off.  
**Higher-end**: [Chester Mox](https://www.chestermox.com/?ref=thesecondbutton.com) is pretty widely beloved.

# Bags

**Briefcases**

- [Filson's original briefcase](https://www.filson.com/bags-luggage/briefcases-messengers/rugged-twill-original-briefcase.html?ref=thesecondbutton.com#sku=11070256-fco-000971912) is relatively expensive for a canvas briefcase, but it will literally last a lifetime. People love it.
- [Linjer](https://www.linjer.co/products/the-soft-briefcase?ref=thesecondbutton.com)
- [Frank Clegg](https://frankcleggleatherworks.com/leather-bags/briefcases.html?ref=thesecondbutton.com)

**Tote Bags**

- [J. Crew's](https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/accessories/bags/totes/reusable-everyday-tote/H4998?display=all&fit=Classic&color%5Fname=navy-multi&colorProductCode=H4998&ref=thesecondbutton.com) is $10 and it's really good enough.
- [Aime Leon Dore's](https://www.aimeleondore.com/search?q=tote&type=product&ref=thesecondbutton.com) are pretty hype.

**Backpacks**

- [Just look through here](https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/8uaj1y/your%5Ffavorite%5Ffor%5Fbackpacks/?ref=thesecondbutton.com).

# Hats

**Cap**: [Polo Ralph Lauren](https://www.ralphlauren.com/men-accessories-hats-scarves-gloves/chambray-ball-cap/572145.html?dwvar572145%5Fcolorname=Chambray&webcat=search&ref=thesecondbutton.com#q=chambray&lang=en%5FUS&simplesearch=Go&start=1). I usually wouldn't recommend PRL at full price, but this Chambray hat in particular is *breathtakingly* light and soft.  
**Beanie**: [Asket](https://www.asket.com/us/mens/accessories?ref=thesecondbutton.com) makes both a [Ribbed](https://www.asket.com/us/shop/accessories/ribbed-wool-beanie-dark-navy?ref=thesecondbutton.com) and [not-so-ribbed](https://www.asket.com/us/shop/accessories/plain-wool-beanie-dark-navy?ref=thesecondbutton.com) version.  
**High-End Beanie**: [Inis Meáin](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l8Q8v/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-us%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Finis-meain%2Faccessories%2Fbeanies%2Fribbed-donegal-merino-wool-and-cashmere-blend-beanie%2F30049528927139468?ref=thesecondbutton.com) ([alternate link](https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/inis-meain/accessories/beanies/ribbed-donegal-merino-wool-and-cashmere-blend-beanie/30049528927139468?ref=thesecondbutton.com)) is one option for special knit pieces.  
**Bucket Hat**: I like [Noah's Wool Bucket Hats](https://noahny.com/products/wool-crusher?variant=39525570510987&ref=thesecondbutton.com). Perfect for your favorite hypebeast.

# Scarves

**Simple Wool**: [Asket](https://www.asket.com/us/mens/accessories/cashmere-wool-scarf-beige?ref=thesecondbutton.com). I would not recommend cheap cashmere options, they're riddled with sustainability issues and generally don't last long. Asket offers traceability, and uses sustainable practices, so they should be better.  
**Funky prints / [Silk scarves](https://thesecondbutton.com/why-i-love-silk-scarves/)**: [Drake's](https://www.drakes.com/usa/accessories/scarves?ref=thesecondbutton.com). That's it, that's the way to go.

# Ties and Pocket Squares

**Budget**

- [Luxeswap for used ties](https://www.ebay.com/sch/Ties/15662/m.html?%5Fnkw=&%5Farmrs=1&%5Fipg=&%5Ffrom=&%5Fssn=balearic1&ref=thesecondbutton.com)
- [Kent Wang ties](https://www.kentwang.com/accessories/ties?cat=51&ref=thesecondbutton.com) and [pocket quares](https://www.kentwang.com/accessories/pocket-squares?ref=thesecondbutton.com)

**High-end**

- [Sam Hober](https://www.samhober.com/ties/ties.htm?ref=thesecondbutton.com) custom.
- [Shibumi Firenze ties](https://shibumi-firenze.com/ties/?ref=thesecondbutton.com) and [pocket squares](https://shibumi-firenze.com/pocket-squares/?ref=thesecondbutton.com)
- [Drake's Ties](https://www.drakes.com/usa/accessories/ties?ref=thesecondbutton.com), although their current pocket square collection is pretty minimal.

# Other accessories.

**Cufflinks**... With some personal sentiment attached. A grandfather's. Something you thrifted. Tennis-racket shaped cufflinks for a man who loves tennis. Don't let anybody recommend anything, pick them for yourself, cufflinks don't need to be fancy.

Don't buy a man a **watch** unless you actually know what he wants. Watch guys are a different breed. You might be able to buy him a nice [watch case](https://delugs.com/collections/prism?ref=thesecondbutton.com), though.

# Menswear Paraphenelia

**Shoe horns**. Anything from a light travel horn to a long horn for standing up to a fancy abbeyhorn shoehorn from Leffot will make a decent gift. I have two, but even if I got another, I'd just take it to my office or something and use it as a backup.

**Closet organizers** and shoe racks and things are cool, but you kind of have to know how much space your recipient has to spare. I have a hook-rack thing that hangs on my closet door, one of those might be handy—especially for a friend who lives in a small apartment.

Just about everything from [The Hanger Project](https://www.kirbyallison.com/?ref=thesecondbutton.com) is expensive but very nice. You could get a very fancy wooden hanger—there's nothing wrong with a contoured plastic hanger, but wood is fancy—or you a nice cream polish for leather goods. That said, I don't know if a fancy hanger is a great gift. Maybe a good [garment brush](https://www.kirbyallison.com/deluxe-horn-garment-brush-us.html?ref=thesecondbutton.com) or [umbrella](https://www.kirbyallison.com/clothing-accessories/handmade-italian-umbrellas.html?ref=thesecondbutton.com) would do the job.

Oh, speaking of umbrellas, [The Armoury](https://thearmoury.com/collections/umbrellas?ref=thesecondbutton.com) has some good, expensive ones.