Our Editors Curated 54 of the Best Gifts for Husbands

Of course, there’s no hard and fast rule of what makes an ideal gift for a husband — One husband’s dream gift could be another fella’s eye roll. That said, you can’t go wrong with something related to his favorite downtime activities, a sentimental art or photo gift that speaks to your personal love story, or a thoughtful experiential gift for an activity you can do together, such as seeing a concert or going to a sporting event. Buying a functional gift is always a solid route, too. “You’re probably not buying gifts for your spouse too often, so I recommend giving your husband something he will actually use that speaks to his taste and not yours,” says Checchio.

Ah, the wonderful world of etiquette. In the wedding realm, there are countless guidelines for setting a budget on everything from wedding gifts for couples to suitable bridal shower gift price ranges. Like any type of gift shopping, when it comes to picking out a gift for your hubby, personal finances should be kept top of mind. Obviously, the amount you spend for a gift for your husband will vary based on your financial situation and great gifts can be purchased for $50, $25, and even $5. For certain occasions like milestone birthdays or anniversaries, many spouses choose to enhance their budget a bit to mark the special occasion, but that decision is totally up to you. Remember, what matters most is not how much money you spend, but finding a gift that’s meaningful for your loved one.

Checchio shares that a common mistake she sees people make when buying gifts for their husbands is purchasing a gift they want their husbands to have instead of a gift their husbands actually desire. “Sometimes, wives want their husbands to be handy, so they buy their non-handy husbands a tool they will never use,” says Checchio. “Or they want them to be more organized, so they opt for a nightstand tray that will never see the light of day,” she continues. We know it can be tempting to buy your husband something that you think will improve both of your lives, but when purchasing gifts, always keep the recipient in mind first and foremost.