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A Unique Saint Nicholas Gift for Men? Read Our Tips!

By Maarten Verhoef

A unique Saint Nicholas gift for men? Read our tips! - Gents

Sinterklaas gifts for men

Sinterklaas has arrived in the Netherlands and before you know it, it will be 5 December: time for pakjesavond, the traditional gift-giving evening! Will you give a bestselling book, a handy gadget, or go for a classic gift card? Do you find it hard to choose a fun Sinterklaas gift for your friend or husband, or are you short of inspiration for drawing up a wish list for the Goedheiligman? At GENTS, we have put together the 5 best Sinterklaas gifts for men. These gifts are sure to appeal to every style-conscious man. This is how you give the perfect Sinterklaas gift on pakjesavond!

1. Socks gift box

Socks are always useful, which makes them the ideal shoe gift for every man. With cheerfully coloured socks or a pair with geometric patterns, you leave a creative impression. Does the man in question usually wear formal attire? Then give a pair of elegant dress socks as a Sinterklaas gift. A refined pair of socks adds extra cachet to the whole outfit. Do make sure the colour of the socks suits the recipient's outfit. A handy rule of thumb is to echo the colour of the trousers in the colour of the socks you choose.

2. An Italian blue shirt or a print shirt

Do you want to truly go all out with a beautiful gift during this lovely evening? Then choose a stylish Italian blue men's shirt. Or let yourself be inspired by our trendy print shirts, the hit of the menswear world! Is your friend or partner often on the road? Then surprise him with a non-iron shirt.

3. A men's polo shirt

Another perfect gift that is sure to make your friend, partner or brother shine is a fashionable men's polo shirt. Does your friend, partner or brother wear both sporty and elegant menswear? Then a fine men's polo is exactly right. On office days, he wears the polo shirt with a blazer for an elegant look. In a sporty mood, or on a sunny summer day? Then he pairs the polo shirt with a nice pair of jeans.

4. A warm sweater or cardigan for colder days

Brrr… colder days call for warm layers! Give your partner or (father-in-law) a heartwarming gift such as a stylish men's cardigan or a warm men's sweater. A sweater or cardigan is a wardrobe essential for every man. Thanks to the various patterns, materials and colours, you can create endless combinations with a sweater or cardigan. Is he a fan of classic style? Then a camel cable-knit sweater or an elegant turtleneck is ideal. Does he feel more comfortable in a no-nonsense sweater? Then delight him with a Norwegian sweater for a genuine Scandinavian look!

5. A men's belt

Another practical and fun gift is a beautiful men's belt. A belt is long past being merely a functional fashion item; it is an aesthetic element of your outfit. Does your partner have a business end-of-year party coming up? Then he can't do without a smart belt in the colour of his shoes. A smart men's belt belongs with business attire; only with a tuxedo do you wear braces instead of a belt. Discover the most beautiful men's belts at GENTS, with which he will appear on the dance floor of the party as a stylish gentleman.

Unsure about your size? Use our sizing guide or consult our stylists in one of the 19 stores.

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