Christmas Gifts for Men: Silk Ties He Will Wear in January
Trang DaoQuick answer: a silk tie is a good Christmas gift for a man who wears a tie to work or to family dinners. If you are unsure, choose the dark blue line pattern tie, 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide, at $142. If he wears French cuffs, choose the tie and cufflinks set at $191. Order by November 27.
In this guide: What makes a good gift · Which tie to choose · Our pick · Who gets which gift · When a tie is wrong · Presentation · The card · Order-by date · Questions
Picture the week of Thanksgiving. Every name on the list has a gift except one, the man who says he wants nothing. He has the watch, the wallet and the good coat. A tie is small enough to accept without a fuss, and it is something he can put on that same week.
What makes a good Christmas gift for a man who buys his own things?
A good gift for this man is something he would not buy himself but will use inside the month. A tie is an occasion item, so a man may not buy a new one for years and wear the same few instead.
It also helps that a tie needs no size. You do not have to guess a collar, a waist or a shoe. The only decision is color, and navy is the easy answer. Gadgets and grooming sets work when you know the hobby. A silk tie works when you do not, which is the usual situation when you shop for a father or a brother.
The pattern is the part he will notice up close. Our ties are woven jacquard, so the design is part of the cloth, not printed on it. It has a slight relief and shifts in the light as he moves, which is the detail you see when he leans across the table at a holiday dinner.
Which silk tie should you choose, and what does each one cost?
Choose by his shirts. If he owns French-cuff shirts, the set is the better gift, because the cufflinks complete it. If he does not, the single tie is enough. Every tie below is 100% mulberry silk, and the standard width is 3.1 inches (8 cm), with a length of 57 inches (145 cm).
| Gift | Price | Best for | Where he wears it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven silk tie, 3.1 in (8 cm) | $142 | A brother, or a man who already owns a few ties | The office, church, family dinners |
| Dragon pattern silk tie | $167 | A man who likes a bolder woven design | Days he wants the tie to be noticed |
| Tie and cufflinks set (emerald or obsidian jacquard) | $191 | A husband or a father who owns French-cuff shirts | Weddings and formal dinners; see how to wear cufflinks with a silk tie |
| Dragon pattern tie and cufflinks set | $224 | A milestone gift for a husband or a father | The days he dresses up |
| 36 in (90 cm) silk square scarf | $153 | A man who does not wear ties | At the neck, under an open collar |
The prices above are on our silk necktie collection and our 36 inch silk scarf collection today. Shipping is free over $90, so none of these adds a delivery charge.
Which color is safest for a Christmas gift?
Navy or dark blue. It sits well with white and light blue shirts and with gray and charcoal suits, and it does not date. A small woven pattern reads as one solid color from a distance and shows its detail close up. Bolder colors work for a man who already wears them. Our guide to choosing a silk tie covers width, length and pattern in more detail.
Woven or printed?
Every tie above is woven jacquard. A woven pattern is part of the cloth, while a printed one sits on the surface. For a tie, the woven version shows more detail up close. The jacquard versus printed silk ties guide shows the two side by side, and this reference on jacquard weaving explains the technique.
Which tie should you pick if you cannot decide?
Our pick is the dark blue line pattern tie at 3.1 inches (8 cm) and $142. It suits a man who owns one tie or twenty, it goes with the shirts he already has, and it does not depend on a hobby you may have guessed wrong. If he owns French-cuff shirts, choose the $191 tie and cufflinks set instead, so he does not have to find the cufflinks himself.
Which man on your list gets which gift?
A father and a boss should not receive the same gift, even if both wear ties.
| Who | Best match | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Your husband | Tie and cufflinks set, $191, if he owns French-cuff shirts; otherwise the $142 tie | Personal enough to be a gift, practical enough to be used. See gifts for husband |
| Your father or father-in-law | The $142 dark blue tie; the $191 set if he wears French cuffs | Familiar colors, no sizing. See the father-in-law gift guide |
| Your brother | The $142 tie in navy or dark blue | A tie is a safe size-free choice for a sibling you shop for once a year |
| Your boss or a senior colleague | We would skip the tie and follow gifts for boss | At $142 a tie can feel too personal for a workplace gift |
When is a silk tie the wrong Christmas gift?
A tie is wrong when he does not wear one. If he works from home in a sweatshirt and has not knotted a tie in years, it will go in a drawer, and neither of you will say so. Ask one question: when did he last wear a tie by choice? If the answer is last month, go ahead. If it is "I do not remember", choose something else.
A silk scarf can fill that gap. A 36 inch (90 cm) square at $153 goes at the neck under an open collar and changes a plain shirt without looking like a costume. Our guide on how a man can wear a silk scarf shows the neck, pocket and collar styles.
This is also not a gift for every budget. Our ties start at $142. If that is more than you want to spend this year, a smaller gift with a handwritten card is the better choice.
How should you present a tie on Christmas morning?
Every Folk Form order includes a gift box, so there is nothing to wrap except the box if you want to. Hand it over in person if you can, and say what you noticed when you chose it. "I saw how often you reach for the navy one" works better than mentioning the price. For folds and boxes, see the gift wrapping guide, or look at the gift bag and box sets if you want a larger option.
What should you write on the card for a man at Christmas?
Write two short lines, one about him and one about the year you shared. Pick the line that fits.
- For your husband: "I noticed which tie you reach for first, so I chose one to go with it."
- For your father: "Merry Christmas, Dad. I chose a tie for the days you dress up."
- For your brother: "You have everything, so I picked something you will use. Merry Christmas."
Leave out the price and "you deserve it".
When do you need to order a Christmas gift for a man?
Order by November 27. Orders ship from Hanoi, the tie leaves within 1 to 3 business days, and US delivery takes 9 to 15 business days after that. Counting the full 18 business days from November 27, the stated range ends on December 23, two days before Christmas. Order earlier if you can, and do not count on a faster delivery than the stated range.
If the gift is not right, we offer a gift exchange on orders up to $200, and returns are open for thirty days. The last question below has the detail.
If you are also shopping for others on your list, our silk scarf gift guide and the guide to anniversary gifts by year cover them.
Silk tie Christmas gift questions
What is a good Christmas gift for a man who has everything?
A well-made silk tie, or a tie and cufflinks set. It is a small, useful gift that does not depend on a hobby. Our woven silk ties start at $142.
How much should you spend on Christmas gifts for men?
Our ties run from $142 to $224. For a brother, the $142 tie is enough. For a husband or a father who owns French-cuff shirts, the $191 set is the better fit.
What if he does not wear ties?
Then do not give a tie. A 36 inch (90 cm) silk square scarf at $153 can be worn at the neck with an open collar, and our guide on how a man can wear a silk scarf shows how.
Is the tie real silk?
Yes. Our ties are 100% mulberry silk, woven as jacquard, so the pattern is part of the cloth.
What is the last day to order for Christmas?
November 27. Counting 1 to 3 business days to dispatch and up to 15 business days of US delivery, the stated range ends on December 23.
Can he exchange it if it is not right?
For orders up to $200 we offer a gift exchange with no return shipping. Orders above $200, such as the $224 dragon pattern set, follow the standard thirty-day return terms.
