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Gifts to get your boyfriend for Valentine’s Day

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Toronto MU chapter.

With it being the season of love, girls are known to get spoiled by their boyfriends on special days like Valentine’s Day. From roses to purses, to shoes and jewelry, the possible gift ideas a guy can get his girlfriend are endless. However, one thing that seems to be “mission impossible” for girls is getting the right gift for their boyfriend. Although you know what he likes, you may have trouble getting him the right gift. Well, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are some gift ideas to get your boyfriend for Valentine’s Day or any occasion:

Gaming equipment

If your boyfriend is the gamer type and plays games like 2K or Call of Duty, buying him a new controller, game, headset, or chair would probably be the best gift possible.

Plain black t-shirts

I think any guy on planet Earth has like, five or more plain black t-shirts in their wardrobe— it’s like a necessity to them. You can grow his collection even more by supporting his never-ending collection of plain black t-shirts by picking up some unique options like from Obsidian, who are known for their comfortable t-shirts and unique philosophy.

Socks

There is no question about this gift option — guys aren’t the only ones who need more socks, this goes for everyone. All your loved ones would appreciate a new pack of socks to replace a mismatched pair or one with holes in it that make your big toe stick out. 

Jewelry 

If he likes to spice up his outfits by adding a touch of bling, getting him a chain, bracelet, or new set of earrings would do the trick. Diamond stud earrings and a plain gold chain (with or without a pendant) are definitely some of the most trendy pieces of jewelry for men right now.

Shoes

If your man is a sneakerhead or just generally likes shoes, a new pair will keep his feet looking fresh and fashionable. A shoe that’s always trending for men is any pair of Jordans; whether they like the old school or new school version of the iconic brand, they’ll never go out of style. 

Treats

Whether he likes sweet, sour, or salty things, making him a basket of his favourite treats/snacks will surely satisfy his taste buds. A trail mix is a great option to incorporate a ton of his favourite snacks. Go the extra mile by adding his favourite drinks too.

Sports apparel

If your guy is a fan of any major sports team, the jersey of his favourite player or a hat with his favourite team’s logo would be the perfect gift. If you want to go above and beyond with the gift, a pair of tickets to a game would be perfect.

Cologne

I promise you can never go wrong with getting him cologne. He’ll wear a hoodie, it has the scent of cologne on it, and then he gives you his hoodie to borrow. To be completely honest, it’s a win-win situation for both you and him. He gets to smell nice and you get to smell him on the hoodies he gives you.

Next time you’re stuck on what to get your boyfriend for Valentine’s day, or any holiday for that matter, try something from this list! Regardless, he’ll be appreciative of whatever you decide to get him.

Bana Yirgalem

Toronto MU '24

Bana Yirgalem is currently studying towards a major in journalism as well as a minor in PR. She's obsessed with everything basketball, pop culture, music, entertainment, and fashion. Her main goal is to inspire young Black girls and give them the opportunity to see more representation of themselves in the media. Follow her on IG and X @banayirgalem for more content