Bigger gifts for him – 12 ideas: coats, boots and a chronograph

This list collects the things a man tends to put off buying for himself: a coat, a good pair of boots, a watch. Clothing and shoes make up most of the list, so the sizing note at the end matters more here than on smaller lists.

Watch

Fossil black Nate chronograph watch. A chronograph has stopwatch subdials on its face, which gives it a sportier look. A good second watch for a man who already owns a simple one.

Coats and jackets

Cole Haan black wool plush car coat. A car coat is traditionally a shorter coat, cut to sit comfortably while driving. A good fit for someone who commutes by car.
Dockers camel Henry wool blend top coat. A top coat is the longer, more formal option, worn over a suit or a sweater.
Levi's olive washed cotton hooded military jacket. For spring and fall, for a man whose style runs casual.

Sweaters and shirts

Carhartt grey Paxton quarter-zip sweatshirt. A weekend and workshop layer from a workwear brand.
Lacoste coral monochrome crew neck sweater. For someone whose closet is all navy and grey and could use one warm color.
Lacoste light blue regular fit oxford shirt. A regular fit leaves room through the body, so it layers easily under the sweater or either coat.

Shoes and boots

Tommy Hilfiger brown Sesame Chelsea boots. Pull-on boots that go with chinos and jeans alike.
Clarks dark brown Jaxen Easy ankle boots. The darkest brown on the list, which makes them the easiest to wear with charcoal or black trousers.
Skechers brown Dorton boots. For jeans and weekends.
Cole Haan brown Tucker Venetian loafers. The dressiest shoe here, for dinners and the office.

At home

Minnetonka brown pile lined hardsole slippers. A hard sole means he can step out to the mailbox or the porch without changing shoes.

Sizing a bigger gift

The watch is the only piece here that needs no size. For coats, look at the size on a jacket he already wears and take a photo of the tag; that is easier than trying to remember it. Shoe sizes differ between brands, so check the inside of a pair he wears often. If you are truly unsure, a gift receipt, where the store offers one, takes the risk out of it.