Left it a bit late this year? You’re not alone. Valentine’s Day has a habit of creeping up, and buying for him isn’t always the easiest thing anyway.
Whether you’re shopping for your boyfriend, fiancé or husband, finding a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift that still feels thoughtful (and not rushed) can feel like a challenge. Here are some easy options that actually work.
Classic Menswear Staples
You can’t really go wrong with well-made basics. Knitwear, overshirts or quality layers are solid Valentine’s gifts because they’re useful and timeless.
Stick to neutral colours if you’re unsure, and focus on quality over trend.
{"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Buy now","productTitle":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356.41,"saturation":0.8402,"brightness":0.8588,"alpha":1},"buttonColor":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":0,"brightness":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"annadavies.co.uk","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/8944556671260","title":"Barbour Mens Essential Lambswool V Neck Jumper","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"79.95","amountMin":"79.95","price":"79.95","compareAtPrice":"0.00","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/barbour-mens-essential-lambswool-v-neck-jumper-anna-davies-979532.jpg?v=1718960224&width=600","urlStore":"/products/barbour-mens-essential-lambswool-v-neck-jumper","altImage":"Barbour Mens Essential Lambswool V Neck Jumper"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/9527749771548","title":"Crew Clothing Organic Cotton Half Zip Knit Jumper","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"52.0","amountMin":"52.0","price":"52.00","compareAtPrice":"65.00","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/CrewClothingOrganicCottonHalfZipKnitJumper.jpg?v=1725287866&width=600","urlStore":"/products/mrc126-classic-half-zip-knit","altImage":"Crew Clothing Organic Cotton Half Zip Knit Jumper"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10662696354076","title":"Woolovers Men's Cashmere and Merino Crew Neck Jumper","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"74.99","amountMin":"74.99","price":"74.99","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/570d4cad-58a3-448c-9915-96099a091550.webp?v=1763992464&width=600","urlStore":"/products/woolovers-mens-cashmere-and-merino-crew-neck-jumper","altImage":"Woolovers Men's Cashmere and Merino Crew Neck Jumper"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","cssContent":"","isRemoveBranding":true,"componentId":"undefined","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"}
Self-Care Gifts for Men
You don’t need to go overboard here. A good wash bag, quality grooming products or even just something that upgrades what he already uses can be a really solid choice. It’s practical, low-key and the kind of thing he probably wouldn’t buy for himself – which makes it a good gift.
{"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Buy now","productTitle":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356.41,"saturation":0.8402,"brightness":0.8588,"alpha":1},"buttonColor":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":0,"brightness":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"annadavies.co.uk","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10641250779420","title":"Stag (Noir) Wash Bag","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"25.99","amountMin":"25.99","price":"25.99","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/5e9f4a1a-8b4d-48c6-bf48-fdb40e2601ac.webp?v=1760968673&width=600","urlStore":"/products/stag-noir-wash-bag","altImage":"Stag (Noir) Wash Bag"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/9394772803868","title":"Bathing Beauty Morpheus Bath Salts 400g","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"25.0","amountMin":"25.0","price":"25.00","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/bathing-beauty-morpheus-bath-salts-400g-anna-davies-263920.jpg?v=1718960362&width=600","urlStore":"/products/morpheus-bath-salts-400g","altImage":"Bathing Beauty Morpheus Bath Salts 400g"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10597690442012","title":"Scottish Fine Soaps Men's Grooming Thistle & Black Pepper Beard Oil","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"14.0","amountMin":"14.0","price":"14.00","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/a0444a02-b2dd-4cf5-9db4-77ed33eb4f50.webp?v=1757599951&width=600","urlStore":"/products/s30014-mg-thistle-bp-beard-oil","altImage":"Scottish Fine Soaps Men's Grooming Thistle & Black Pepper Beard Oil"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","cssContent":"","isRemoveBranding":true,"componentId":"undefined","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"}
A Bluetooth Speaker He'll Love
If he’s into music or likes having tunes on the go, a Bluetooth speaker makes an easy and fun gift. Something like a Steepletone football speaker or tractor speaker is great if it matches his interests.
It’s a bit different from the usual Valentine’s ideas but still practical, thoughtful and something he’ll actually use.
{"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Buy now","productTitle":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356.41,"saturation":0.8402,"brightness":0.8588,"alpha":1},"buttonColor":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":0,"brightness":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"annadavies.co.uk","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10063707734300","title":"Football Bluetooth Speaker","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"85.0","amountMin":"85.0","price":"85.00","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/b28655fd3a5030963d5c79cf305335e2.webp?v=1739551058&width=600","urlStore":"/products/football-bluetooth-speaker","altImage":"Football Bluetooth Speaker"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10063697445148","title":"Tractor Blue Bluetooth Speaker","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"45.0","amountMin":"45.0","price":"45.00","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/1b933f2725465dc135080a7702328788.webp?v=1739549990&width=600","urlStore":"/products/tractor-blue-bluetooth-speaker-anna-davies","altImage":"Tractor Blue Bluetooth Speaker"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10067316080924","title":"Chevy Car Speaker","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"24.99","amountMin":"24.99","price":"24.99","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/986f4ee4d761a5599e3b0579dd02f40c.jpg?v=1739963246&width=600","urlStore":"/products/chevy-car-speaker-1","altImage":"Chevy Car Speaker"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","cssContent":"","isRemoveBranding":true,"componentId":"undefined","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"}
A Bag or Everyday Accessory
Bags, wallets and smaller accessories make great easy gifts too. They’re practical, easy to wrap and you don’t need to worry about sizes or fits.
They’re also one of those things he might not treat himself to, but then ends up loving once he has it.
{"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Buy now","productTitle":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356.41,"saturation":0.8402,"brightness":0.8588,"alpha":1},"buttonColor":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":0,"brightness":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"annadavies.co.uk","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10591612371228","title":"Barbour Torridon Tartan Holdall","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"79.95","amountMin":"79.95","price":"79.95","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/647cf588-bff5-4e27-8cf4-8d7ec0b93fcf.webp?v=1757325049&width=600","urlStore":"/products/barbour-torridon-tartan-holdall-classic-tartan","altImage":"Barbour Torridon Tartan Holdall"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/8944853123356","title":"The Bridge Story Wallet - 14047","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"175.0","amountMin":"175.0","price":"175.00","compareAtPrice":"0.00","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/the-bridge-story-wallet-14047-anna-davies-157063.jpg?v=1718964684&width=600","urlStore":"/products/the-bridge-story-wallet-14047","altImage":"The Bridge Story Wallet - 14047"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/9527573840156","title":"Barbour Field Waxed Crossbody Bag","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"52.95","amountMin":"52.95","price":"52.95","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/Field_Waxed_Crossbody_Bag_TAN.jpg?v=1726837075&width=600","urlStore":"/products/uba0716-field-wax-crossbody-ba","altImage":"Barbour Field Waxed Crossbody Bag"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","cssContent":"","isRemoveBranding":true,"componentId":"undefined","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"}
Something a Bit Personal
If you want it to feel a little more thoughtful, go for something that suits his interests – outdoorsy bits, active bits for the gym, or chill attire for weekends.
{"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Buy now","productTitle":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356.41,"saturation":0.8402,"brightness":0.8588,"alpha":1},"buttonColor":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":0,"brightness":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"annadavies.co.uk","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10552624611612","title":"Craghoppers Men's Kiwi Pro III Trousers in Black","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"46.0","amountMin":"46.0","price":"46.00","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/42310eab-36b3-4c0b-ad41-8547d716ff9f.jpg?v=1755008383&width=600","urlStore":"/products/craghoppers-mens-kiwi-pro-iii-trousers-in-black","altImage":"Craghoppers Men's Kiwi Pro III Trousers in Black"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10634290561308","title":"Barbour Milburn Cap in Biking Red - One Size","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"24.95","amountMin":"24.95","price":"24.95","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/ff97b218-0802-476c-a37f-137fc2c4b28b.jpg?v=1759836195&width=600","urlStore":"/products/mha0914re911-milburn-cap-in-biking-red-one-size","altImage":"Barbour Milburn Cap in Biking Red - One Size"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10521991086364","title":"Edgie 'The Big One' Drinks Bottle - Black","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"34.99","amountMin":"34.99","price":"34.99","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/910bfb90-0162-4904-8966-27cf8ac95deb.webp?v=1753715408&width=600","urlStore":"/products/edgie-the-big-one-black-water-bottle","altImage":"Edgie 'The Big One' Drinks Bottle - Black"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","cssContent":"","isRemoveBranding":true,"componentId":"undefined","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"}
Socks!
Men can never have enough socks. It’s a super simple gift, but he’s very likely to get a lot of use out of them.
{"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Buy now","productTitle":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356.41,"saturation":0.8402,"brightness":0.8588,"alpha":1},"buttonColor":{"hue":226.53,"saturation":0.5385,"brightness":0.3569,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":0,"brightness":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"annadavies.co.uk","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10627460268316","title":"Seasalt Men's Cosy Sailor Socks","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"12.95","amountMin":"12.95","price":"12.95","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/2865899a-78e8-40c3-bafd-afa3a32cd756.jpg?v=1759156403&width=600","urlStore":"/products/seasalt-mens-cosy-sailor-socks","altImage":"Seasalt Men's Cosy Sailor Socks"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/8944550969628","title":"Barbour Houghton Tweed Socks","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"17.95","amountMin":"17.95","price":"17.95","compareAtPrice":"0.00","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/Houghton_Socks_CHARCOAL_OCHRE.jpg?v=1726138258&width=600","urlStore":"/products/barbour-houghton-tweed-socks","altImage":"Barbour Houghton Tweed Socks"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/10642683429148","title":"Millie Mae Bella Striped Socks - Sea Blue","currencyCode":"GBP","amountMax":"6.99","amountMin":"6.99","price":"6.99","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/6556/4956/files/30e2f1b9-45ce-479c-b22b-8d435397ab54.webp?v=1761232506&width=600","urlStore":"/products/fe04960-bella-striped-socks-sea-blue","altImage":"Millie Mae Bella Striped Socks - Sea Blue"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","cssContent":"","isRemoveBranding":true,"componentId":"undefined","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"}
Finding the Right Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift for Him
When it comes to last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him, the key is keeping it simple and choosing something that fits into his everyday life. Practical menswear, self-care essentials, and useful accessories are always solid options.
Even if you’re shopping close to Valentine’s Day, focusing on quality and what he genuinely enjoys makes all the difference. A well-chosen gift doesn’t need to be dramatic – it just needs to feel like you picked it with him in mind.