Gift Guide: What to Get a Man Who Has Everything

What is the 5-gift rule for men?

Christmas Day = good. The lead-up to Christmas = nightmare. You’re chucking money around all over the place—it’s like the final level of The Crystal Maze but more stressful and your bank account is getting vaporised in front of your very eyes.

Perci is here to take some of that weight off your shoulders. You may have heard of ‘the five gift rule’. That pertains to buying a loved one something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, and something to experience. It’s about quantity over quality. Streamlining. Now, here at Percival, we specialise in things you can wear or accessorise with, so we’re going to adapt the rule a little bit and apply it to Christmas presents for him.

What are 5 must-have gifts for men?

We’ve identified five main categories of Christmas gifts for men this year. Tick off each of these five boxes and you’re winning Christmas. Not that it’s a competition. But you are winning it. Pay attention now:

Statement clothing
Winter wardrobe essentials
Everyday essentials
Accessories
Shoes

One of each and you’re absolutely flying. Why don’t we take a look at some examples of each of the five categories to get you inspired?

Christmas Gifts For Men

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Socks
Melange Cotton Green

£19.00

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Mushroom T Shirt | Organic Cotton | White

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Mushroom T Shirt
Organic Cotton White

£55.00

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Pablo Cotton Knitted Shirt | Long Sleeve | Forest

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Pablo Cotton Knitted Shirt
Long Sleeve Forest

£149.00

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Cashmere Rib Green

£19.00

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Statement Clothing

‘Statement clothing’ essentially just means the item that your eye is immediately drawn to. We’re talking the main character of your outfit ensemble. Your extra-nice overshirt, your best winter jumper, something that says, “Yes, I am that bloke, what do you think about that?” You want some suggestions? You’ve got ‘em.

Overshirts

We’re good at Overshirts here at Percival. We’re really good. Overshirts are an ideal statement piece for men as they offer texture and often a bit of colour. When was the last time you wore a nice overshirt and didn’t have someone say, ‘That’s a nice shirt, that.’? Exactly.

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Winter Wardrobe Essentials

Every man needs the basics in his winter wardrobe. If you build a beautiful house on shaky foundations, you’re in for a bad time. Same thing applies to men’s winter wardrobe—if you don’t have the essentials down, you’re in big outfit trouble. Help him build on steady ground with some of our suggestions.

Wool Overcoat

He’s going to need a proper overcoat in winter, especially in the UK—there’s just no getting around it. You cannot go wrong with a Wool Pea Coat. With a cut that falls just below the hip, somewhere around the upper thigh, a pea coat will allow freedom of movement, whilst the large double-breasted lapels will keep you nice and warm, allowing you to turn your collar to the wind like James Dean, looking class and staying cosy.

Fleece Jackets

Fleece jackets are the winter essential for men. Midlayer, outer layer, warmth, practicality, style, versatility—they’ve got the lot. No man’s winter wardrobe is complete without at least one fleece jacket.

Men's Outerwear

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Cord Jacket | Percival x Ilaria | Forest

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Cord Jacket
Percival x Ilaria Forest

£179.00

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Men's Navy Sherlock Short Trench Coat | Waterproof | Midnight with Olive

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Men's Navy Sherlock Short Trench Coat
Waterproof Midnight with Olive

£239.00

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Men's Black Sherlock Short Trench Coat | Waterproof | Black with Cinnamon

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Men's Black Sherlock Short Trench Coat
Waterproof Black with Cinnamon

£239.00

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Raceway Bomber | Percival x Ford | Black

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Raceway Bomber
Percival x Ford Black

£649.00

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Everyday Essentials He’ll Love

They’re not necessarily flashy, they’re not always the gifts you go to bed dreaming about, but they’re the gifts you’re often most grateful for in the long run. Saves him the bother of buying them himself, because he will have to at some point, and he’ll be so glad you did it for him.

Knitted Polos, Classic Tees, and Socks

Knitted Polo Shirts go with just about everything, and so fall into the category of everyday essentials, even though they can just as easily be a statement piece, especially when it’s a Percival Knitted Polo. We’re the industry leaders in knitted polos and we don’t mind telling you. Men also need a solid collection of Classic Tees for everyday wear, so keep him stocked up and he’ll be a happy man. And, as every wise man ever to live has observed, you can never have too many pairs of Socks. A classic gift that never fails.

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Gift Cards For Men

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Accessory Gifts

Men are generally quite rubbish at buying accessories for themselves, so the fella you’re buying for is going to love any accessories you gift him. An Umbrella is always a good shout, because people like to be dry. A really nice Tie is also a great option, especially one of the high quality Linen Ties in Perci’s collection.

Shoes for every occasion

Another thing men are typically quite poor at keeping on top of—shoes. Especially in winter, he’s going to need a good, sturdy pair of shoes to get him through the rough weather—something for every occasion. We’ve got you covered.

Solovair

The ideal shoe for all occasions for men is the Solovair. A smart shoe that will resist the weather, keep his feet dry, and pair with pretty much any winter outfit imaginable. Go get them.