With not only cuffing season but also the holidays coming around the corner, it’s time to start shopping. A huge struggle people face each gift-giving occasion is what to get their S.O. This can also be tricky depending on the stage of the relationship you’re at. You don’t want to go too big on the gift, but you also don’t want to go too small.
We want to give our S.O. the perfect gift, but as college students we also have to be cost efficient. Lucky for you, we have some great gift ideas that each cost under $100. Remi Schwartz, Assistant in Product Development at Macy’s, and Disepia Akoto, assistant buyer at Macy’s, have given their expert help.
Between their advice and some navigation on the web, I have come up with a top 10 list of the hottest trending gifts under $100 to give your S.O. this holiday season.
1. Ralph Lauren 4-Pc. World of Polo Gift Set
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“One gift trending this holiday season is the fragrance gift set from Ralph Lauren,” Schwartz said. “It comes with four different fragrances, which is nice for men to have different options of what to wear.”
Each fragrance is .5-oz and has a unique smell. The red fragrance is fresh and energizing, the blue is clean and casual, the green is a signature masculine scent of pine, and the black is a woody scent. This gift is great to have your boyfriend smelling great, while he has his choice of what scent.
2. Lululemon Men’s City Sweat Jogger Fleece & Lululemon Women’s Align Jogger
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Whether you’re shopping for a man or a woman, Lululemon offers some great joggers under $100 that your S.O. will absolutely love. They are great for everyday wear or a trip to the gym.
Disepia Akoto, assistant buyer at Macy’s, gave her fashion-trend expertise on what clothing men have been wanting this year.
“Each year what is hot for men on the market changes,” she said. “This year, I have especially seen the jogger style to be very popular.”
3. NFL Jersey
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If your S.O. has been a huge football fan this season, NFL offers most of their NFL jerseys for under $100. After the holidays, playoffs will be right around the corner, and they could sport their favorite team with this gift.
4. Yeti Rambler 20-oz Tumbler
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Yeti offers some great insulated gifts for this holiday season. Whether your S.O. is wanting to keep their coffee, beer, water, or wine at the temperature they desire, Yeti has it. The tumbler is great for when your S.O. is on the go.
5. L.L. Bean Men’s Wicked Good Slippers, Venetian & L.L. Bean Women’s Wicked Good Moccasins
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Your S.O. will absolutely love these fuzzy slip ons, especially throughout this cold winter season. They’re great for running around the house, or even cozying up.
6. Fossil Men’s Leather Wallet Derrik RFID-Blocking Bifold with Flip ID & Fossil Women’s Logan RFID Zip Around Clutch
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Fossil produces great, durable wallets for both men and women at affordable prices. If your S.O. is looking for a new wallet this holiday season, look into what Fossil has.
7.JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
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Does your S.O. love music? If so, check out the JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker. It is sound backed with waterproof technology, which allows your S.O. to keep the party going even at the pool. It also has a long-lasting, rechargeable battery.
8. Happy Socks
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If your S.O. is a little quirky, delve into Happy Socks’ website for some silly, fun socks. Happy Socks has great options for both him and her, and has amazing gift packages.
9. The North Face Men’s Arroyo Regular-Fit Plaid Flannel Shirt & The North Face Women’s Long Sleeve Boyfriend Shirt
The North Face flannel will allow your S.O. to warm up their wardrobe a bit this holiday season. It’s a very cozy yet chic look that they will love.
10. Tile Pro Key Finder with Replaceable Battery
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If you know your S.O. is very forgetful, think about getting them a Tile Pro Key Finder. It has a replaceable battery, and attaches to their key-chain. Once your S.O. has the Tile, make sure they set up the Tile app on their phone to get the whole system working. Hopefully this list has found you well, and can be a little help to your gift-giving guide this holiday season.