Buying clothes as a gift is a bit of a minefield. If you pick well, it can go down brilliantly and you might even help somebody find a new style and change their wardrobe up. However, people often miss the mark when buying clothes as gifts and then the person receiving the gift feels awkward. They hate the item, but they still feel obligated to wear it when they’re around you because they don’t want you to feel bad. So, should you just avoid buying clothes as gifts altogether?
In some cases, if people are really tricky to buy for, it might be best to avoid clothes. But there are some simple rules you can follow to make sure that you get it right.
LISTEN
If you want to buy clothes as a gift, you should pay attention to how they talk about their fashion sense. For example, they might tell you that they’re fed up with wearing the same colors all the time and they want to experiment with something a bit brighter. Take note of these things and when you come to buy gifts, you’ll have a better idea of what they like.
Balance Their Style With Something New
If you buy somebody the same kind of clothes they always wear, it’s not very exciting as a gift. It’s a good idea to buy something a bit different that they wouldn’t normally go for. However, don’t push this too far in the other direction and buy clothes that are nothing like their style because it may not go down well. The best thing to do is find something that is similar to their normal style but maybe has more patterns or a brighter color. If somebody often wears jeans, for example, why not try some chinos in a similar cut. It’s different enough to be interesting but you are not completely changing their style.
GO FOR SOMETHING PERSONALIZED
When you are buying gifts for somebody, you should always make an effort to find something that is personal to them. When it comes to clothes, this can be difficult, but you can get more personal items that are perfect. Buying a plain t-shirt is a pretty boring gift, but if you find the best graphic t-shirts with a slogan that they will love, that is a more meaningful present. It shows that you have thought about them and what they like instead of grabbing the first item of clothing you find on the rail.
BUY SOMETHING THAT GETS A LOT OF USE
The best clothing gifts are the ones that get worn every day. You want to pick something that becomes a staple of their wardrobe and gets a lot of use. So, think about the essential items that every wardrobe should have and use this as a starting point when picking out gifts.
Buying clothes as a gift is always risky and there is a chance that you will miss the mark. But as long as you listen and pay attention to people’s fashion sense, you should get a good idea of what kind of thing they will like.
What’s a rule you live by when buying clothes as a gift?
Always Remember You’re Beautiful!
-Lola
