So it's my first Christmas with my other half, meaning tracking down the best gifts for boyfriends is a priority. But in my first few weeks of searching — yes, I've vowed to be organised this year — why is finding unique gifts for men that aren't socks, matching pyjama sets or slippers SO tough?
However, it dawned on me that if I wanted to be promoted to fiancé in the not-too-distant future, I needed to stop moaning and start hitting the checkout. Hence why I've spent the last three months trawling the virtual shelves and speaking to experts — both professional shoppers and various men in my life — to seek out suitable stocking fillers, Secret Santa gifts and grooming gifts for him.
Cue my crowdsourced answers below, all of which would work whether you're seeking out 30th birthday gifts, Father's Day presents or Valentine's Day gifts for next year. From sweet, sentimental gifts to LEGO and high-tech gadgets, we've found you options. Or, for the culinary keen, what about chic cookware and savoury gift hampers that double as a present for you, too?
And, thanks to the return of Black Friday, many are now as much as 45% off. Yep, it's a great time to go forth and gift. Shop more Black Friday Christmas gifts here.
How I choose the best gifts for sisters & why you can trust me:
If you're wondering what my day job actually involves, it's tracking down the best gifts for 2025, whoever the recipient and whatever the occasion. This means, for the last six months, I've attended countless press days, spoken to various shopping experts and have personally tested hundreds of products to see which are actually worthing giving (and recieving). Fo context, I've been doing this for the last three years — one year at Glamour and two elsewhere — so you could label me an expert when compared to your average online shopper.
When reviewing products — this includes TikTok-acclaimed beauty gifts, new-in fashion, and seriously aesthetic homeware — I consider them all against the following criteria:
DesignIs it practical, fit for purpose and aesthetic?Price pointWould I be willing to spend that much? Is it good quality?DeliveryHow quickly did it arrive, and what were the associated costs?GiftabilityWould this make a suitable birthday or
Christmas gift? Is it something the recipient actually wants, needs and would enjoy?
And for those where I might not be the appropriate gender for personal testing, I roped in my (very willing) teenage nephew, millenial cousins, boyfriend, brothers and dad.
Best Black Friday Boyfriend Gift Deals:
While we — Glamour's experienced team of shopping editors — encourage you to make considered purchases during Cyber Week, there's no harm in getting prepped for Christmas. Thankfully, some of the gifts we've crowned as the best for boyfriends in 2025 have already been discounted, some by as much as 45%. From grooming gifts to extra special stocking fillers and wellness gifts that will have them praising you daily, here's what we'd check out right now.
Ahead, the best gifts for boyfriends, approved by Glamour editors and their other halves:
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