I wasn’t going to write a gift guide this season, but the question of what to get college age kids kept popping up in conversations. So, I asked a few of my friends with kids in their early twenties to share some of the items on their gift list.
The responses had a common thread of relaxed clothing, particularly slim sweatpants for the guys and leggings for the girls. They also like soft beanies, pullovers, slip on scuffs and patterned socks that go from dorm lounging to class. Gear and tech items include a bluetooth waterproof speaker, the popular Yeti stainless water bottle, and a smartphone gimbal for shooting video. Guys grooming products from local favorite Byrd and beauty tools, such as the Aquis hair towel and Silkslip sleep mask also made the cut. Apple AirPods were on everyone’s list.
If you’re shopping for someone in this age bracket, there is likely an item or two in this guide that would please them.
1. The Lodge Jacket $160, Ranch Canvas Jacket $84 (sale) or anything from SoCal based brand Seager. Also any items from Buck Mason, another local favorite, made several guys wish list.
2. Cashmere beanie $80, Canada Goose wool hat $150 or Moncler Fragment hat $320
3. YETI Rambler bottle $50 in brick, navy, white
4. Hoffman Supply Co. modern signet ring $100
5. Herschel Supply Co. x Tile Card Case $60 or key fob in brown or black $45
6. Patterned socks from Fika Chup $35, Stance $12 or a set from Happy Socks $42
7. J. Crew Ludlow garment duffel bag $248
8. Byrd Bath 3-Pack $54, another favorite SoCal based brand
9. Sanuk Chiba slip-on loafer $43, (also gray), or the Vagabond $60
10. J. Crew Slim fleece sweatpants $70
11. Leatherman Signal Multitool $110
12. Shinola watch $650
13. Wonderboom waterproof bluetooth speaker $65
14. Byredo Bibliotheque $190, or Byredo Set of 3 Bestsellers $110
15. Handheld Smartphone Gimbal $119
16. Apple AirPods $185
1. Sundry Sweatpants $106 (anything from Sundry is good)
2. Aquis hair towel $30
3. Slipsilk sleep mask $50 and pillowcase $85
4. SkinGym Rose Quartz Facial Roller $28
5. g2g Designs gold beaded bracelets $45 and up
6. Wildfox Baggy Beach pullover in tan or pink $88 (other colors)
7. Byredo mini trio $120, Nest $42 or Lafco candles (try Feu de Bois)$42
8. Travel make-up brushes from Bobbi Brown $105, Charlotte Tilbury $65, or Lilah B. $76
9. Any workout gear from Outdoor Voices,including Cloudknit sweatpants $85 and Springs leggings $85
10. Barefoot dreams blanket $119, wrap $110 or pullover $89
11. Apple AirPods $185
12. Aviator Nation sweatpants $150, or anything from Aviator Nation
13. Aviator Nation Lightning Bolt sweatshirt $161
14. Beauty sets – Anastasia Brow grooming $65, Huda Nude eyeshadow $65, Too Faced set $49
15. Clare V. coin pouch yellow $65 or leopard $65
16. Alo Yoga It slides with fleece $98 or plain $40
17. Alo Norte Faux Fur Coat $210
Source: photo via Unsplash
Sandra Rustam
These are great! Thank you. You really captured a wide range of items that any 20-30 year old (and older!) would love!!!
Lulu
Spot on! Thanks!