If there is one thing which so many people misunderstand about being fashion conscious, it would be that it is only referring to streetwear. In other words, they equate being fashionable to what you see that guy wearing out in public. Actually, this isn’t the case at all!
Someone who is truly fashion conscious isn’t comfortable in any unstylish attire in the home, on the street, in a club or on the job. If you have a friend for whom you are looking for that something extra, a truly fashionable gift to give for some special occasion, check out these five gift ideas that any truly fashion-conscious man will love.
1. Tie and Lapel Pins
If your man is working in a professional field, he will probably be seen in a suit and tie more often than not. Although tie and lapel pins were extremely trendy in the past, they are again coming into their own. In fact, if you are looking for something fashionable for a man who also takes his faith quite seriously, you can find a huge assortment of tie and lapel pins within the category of religious items online. These make ideal gifts for pastors and lay ministers, who by the way, can be quite fashion conscious as well!
2. Personalized Wallets
What self-respecting man doesn’t carry a leather or suede wallet? The beauty about these is that they can easily be personalized. The key is to get an idea of the kind of wallet your man likes to carry and go from there. These are usually available with the personalization and all anywhere from $100 to $200, unless you choose to DIY leather or suede embossing which saves a ton of cash.
3. Designer Backpacks
Reaching back into the past again, there was a time when you saw business professionals going everywhere with a briefcase. In fact, if you caught one on the street without one, you’d wonder why they were avoiding work! Today, you can spot business professionals in a suit and tie sporting a designer backpack, often with charging ports for their rechargeable electronic devices. They are sporty yet elegant at the very same time.
4. UGG Slippers
Now here’s a brand every fashionable man has heard! While you would most often find them in street attire with a pair of UGG boots, you can also find them lounging at home in a trendy pair of UGG slippers. They usually run just over $100 but if you shop wisely, you can find great deals around Black Friday.
5. Birkenstock Sandals
Have you ever seen a man dressed in business casual wearing a pair of Birkenstock sandals? It’s more common than you may imagine and many men wear socks with their Birkenstocks – and no, it’s not a sacrilege. Socks and Birkenstocks go together well. (Now that’s a rhyme if ever you heard one!)
With the holidays coming up in just a few months, it’s time to start looking at gift ideas for the fashion-conscious men in your life. Have you been inspired yet?
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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