| Why is it that some men are quite happy with a | | | | bedside drawer. He'll have a favourite aftershave that |
| smart new shirt and tie for Christmas but others | | | | you can buy him again and again. |
| wouldn't give you a thank you for such a present? | | | | The Dramatic |
| How is it that some men would be thrilled by an | | | | This man loves to be the centre of attention and |
| experience day driving fast cars but others would | | | | enjoys anything that helps him achieve that! So the |
| find it a waste of money. Men, just like women, have | | | | perfect present maybe an expensive, designer |
| different style personalities and understanding these | | | | watch, a bright shirt or tie or funky socks (not for |
| can help you find the perfect gift for the men in | | | | the office!) This man is usually excited by the latest |
| your life. If you would like to get your partner, | | | | gadgets so these make great presents for him to |
| father, brother or son something he really wants this | | | | show off to his friends. He's usually into fast cars but |
| Christmas you will need to consider his style | | | | if that's a bit beyond the budget why not get him a |
| personality to make sure you choose a gift he really | | | | driving day gift experience. |
| appreciates. | | | | The International |
| The Natural | | | | This man is smart and elegant, up-to-date and looks |
| The natural man is relaxed and casual. He feels | | | | great in smart casual clothes. Fine knit cashmere is a |
| uncomfortable in formal wear and even if he needs a | | | | favourite so a new sweater or scarf will go down |
| smart look for work he won't be excited by a new | | | | well. A roll neck sweater or designer polo shirt for him |
| tie or handkerchiefs in his stocking. Instead go for a | | | | to team with a suit will also be appreciated. Good |
| thick, comfortable sweater in a neutral colour | | | | quality leather accessories like a new briefcase, wallet |
| especially if he's an outdoors kind of guy. If he has | | | | or belt are great ideas for this guy. He'll appreciate a |
| outdoor hobbies a gift associated with these will also | | | | modern fragrance of aftershave but get him to try a |
| be gratefully received. If he's more of a couch | | | | few and find out what he likes. Often a golfer, |
| potato a comfortable pair of brushed cotton lounge | | | | golfing accessories are an easy option. |
| pants or pyjamas will be ideal for relaxing around the | | | | The Creative |
| house over the festive season. A practical canvas | | | | The creative man will have a very individual look and |
| "man-bag" is the perfect accessory present for your | | | | may be considered by some as eccentric! He may be |
| natural man. | | | | into art or music so a present related to these would |
| The Romantic | | | | be most appropriate. Creatives often have collections |
| The romantic man takes pride in his appearance and | | | | so an addition to one of these could be a good |
| is in touch with his feminine side. If you buy him skin | | | | choice too. If buying clothes for a creative man, |
| care or hair products he will use them (and it will stop | | | | make sure they are not high fashion which he may |
| him pinching yours!) The romantic man enjoys clothes | | | | regard as "tacky" or run-of-the-mill which he might |
| so would appreciate a new shirt. He's not afraid of | | | | find boring. Try to find a retro piece of clothing or an |
| colour or pattern so make it something unusual, | | | | interesting hat or scarf. You may find what you need |
| modern and colourful but not loud and brash. Because | | | | at a craft fair, one-off boutique or even a charity |
| his grooming is good he will also appreciate gifts such | | | | shop. |
| as a man's manicure set in a leather case. | | | | Some men will fit neatly into one of these style |
| The Classic | | | | personalities but others may be more of a mixture of |
| This gentleman feels very at home in formal wear so | | | | two or more. To help your man find out more about |
| a good quality traditional shirt and tie will suit him | | | | his style personality, his body shape, proportions and |
| down to the ground. He will prefer a proper | | | | his colouring, why not buy him a voucher for an |
| handkerchief so these will make a good stocking filler | | | | image consultation this Christmas. This will help him |
| and he'll be thrilled with a new pair of cufflinks to go | | | | achieve a look he is comfortable with for work and |
| with his double-cuffed shirts. Novelty or "jokey" | | | | play. He'll look and feel great with his new look and |
| types aren't his cup of tea though so avoid these as | | | | will start the New Year in style! |
| they will quickly find their way to the back of his | | | | |