Holiday Gifts for Men Under $100

Ask a woman what she wants for Christmas, and you’ll get a list of beauty products and clothing from here to the moon. Ask a guy and you’ll get a mumbled “nothing” or something about a car vacuum or a charging station for his phone. Bo-ring! But a beauty and style editor/personal shopper like me views holiday gifts as a style challenge instead of a chore. Here are the top 2023 finds for every man in your life.

If he’s …

(Clockwise from bottom left) St. John’s Bay Men’s Flannel Pajama Pants in Black Buffalo; Bombas Men’s Gripper Slipper Fair Isle - Double Cushion in Black; George Men’s Thermal Henley Shirt with Long Sleeves in Varsity Wine; Old Navy SoSoft Sweater for Men in Navy Fair Isle

JCPenney; Bombas; Walmart; Old Navy

1. Casual

He’d rather play board games and cook up a storm instead of going out to dinner and prefers a Netflix binge and toasting s’mores in the fireplace to a party. For him, comfort and a casual lifestyle out-rank all, so theme your gifts accordingly. Perfect options include the Bombas Men’s Gripper Slipper- Fair Isle- Double Cushion in Black or Royal Blue ($48, bombas.com), thick knit booties with a sock-like fit, no-slip grippers on soles, and a pillowy footbed (great for a “shoes-off-at-the-door” home); the Old Navy SoSoft Sweater for Men in Navy Fair Isle or Gray Fair Isle ($25, oldnavy.gap.com), a cotton blend pullover with a cozy fit that dresses up even the most casual old clothes for company; the George Men’s Thermal Henley Shirt with Long Sleeves in Varsity Wine or Dark Navy Heather ($12, walmart.com), a stretch cotton basic to wear solo or layer; and the St. John’s Bay Men’s Flannel Pajama Pants in Black Buffalo or Navy Grey Plaid ($13, jcpenney.com), neutral plaids that team with any tee. Who could ask for anything more?

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(Clockwise from left) Under Armour Men’s Rival Fleece 2.0 Team Pants in Carbon Heather/White-090; Russell Athletic Men’s Dri-Power Fleece Hoodie in Black Heather Pullover; Goodfellow & Co Men’s Heavyweight Long Sleeve Button Down Shirt in Blue; Skechers Mens Vapor Foam-Covert Slip On Casual Sneakers from Finish Line in Black

Under Armour; Amazon; Target; Macy's

2. Sporty 

Whether he’s a dedicated gym-goer, eager new pickleball player or a forever armchair sports fan who never misses a football/basketball/ice hockey game, the gift cues all lead to athleisure wear and layering pieces. He’ll love the Russell Athletic Men’s Dri-Power Fleece Hoodie in Black Heather Pullover or Oxford Pullover ($25, amazon.com), a sweat-wicking version of the universal favorite; the Under Armour Men’s Rival Fleece 2.0 Team Pants in Carbon Heather/White-090 or Black/White-001 ($50, underarmour.com), sweat-wicking fleece pants with pockets and a straight leg shape that’s more pulled-together than standard sweat pants; the Goodfellow & Co Men’s Heavyweight Long Sleeve Button Down Shirt in Blue or Black ($35, target.com), a substantial “shacket” to layer over tees and sweatshirts; and the Skechers Mens Vapor Foam-Covert Slip On Casual Sneakers from Finish Line in Black ($60, macys.com), contoured and cushioned street-wise kicks with an easy on-off heel tab.