Celebrate Dad! The Stylebook Father’s Day Gift Guide
Before there was Google, there was my Dad — and even today I say to my kids, several times a week, actually, hmm, I don’t know, let’s ask Grandpa. Because my Dad knows everything, and he explains things in a way that’s both informative and captivating. Once, I was maybe 10, our cat brought a “present” into the house — a still slithering bright green snake. Rather than getting it OUT FROM UNDER THE KITCHEN TABLE, he leapt up, grabbed a field guide, and quickly identified the species of snake (Opheodrys vernalis, FYI). That’s why he is the original search engine. He has an unbridled curiosity about the world and seeks answers…and I try to model this for my own kids.
So this Father’s Day, whether shopping for your own dad or the father of your kids, whether he’s a stylish guy or needs some help (*cough* Dad jeans *cough*), a cocktail connoisseur or a creative, or wants an unexpected way to improve his golf game, Stylebook has great gift ideas that go beyond the expected neck tie.
Alicia: A GREAT gift for those with aging eyes, the Flatiron Reader, with its foldable frame construction, stows in a case that’s slimmer than a pen. (Available at TSALT, $75)
Alicia: Toothpicks for those who enjoy finer things in life, available in Bourbon and Single Malt. (Available at TSALT, $6.50)
Alicia: For the creative Dad, artist, and visionary, our small graphite objects are functional pencils, but treated with a polymer that helps prevent the staining of hands. Nested in this niche paper pad, the sets will make a statement in his study.Example Below. (Available at TSALT, objects $55, paper pad, $18)
Alicia: Want the coolest Dad? Get him an iPhone fan! And yes, that was a Dad joke. (Available at TSALT, $4.50)
Darby: For the patriotic Dad we have embroidered card wallets and coozies from Smathers and Branson (numbers 5&8) . Come in to see all our Smathers and Branson products, from key chains to belts! (Available at Kiskadee, $29 -$165)
Darby: Keep Dad looking good with Leatherman belts. (Available at Kiskadee, $37)
Darby: Swell Bottles are perfect to keep Dad hydrated during the hot summer! (Available at Kiskadee, $25-$45)
Darby: Let’s face it, Dads always need new, colorful underwear, like these from Bird Dog Bay Boxers. (Available at Kiskadee, $32)
Darby: For the Dads who are wine connoisseurs we have stylish yet functional corkscrews from Two’s Company. (Available at Kiskadee, $48)
Susie: (numbers 11, 13 – 15) For the Dad who takes his cocktails seriously, our Glass Decanter with Antique Brass Top ($90), Gold Aluminum Fish Bottle Opener ($18.75), Gin Making Kit ($65), and a 5-Piece Polished Nickel Leather Bar Tool Set ($147.50) are sure to up his bar game. (All items available at Coco Blanca)
Elizabeth: My father has always been into taking good care of himself. The man looks great in a suit and has been wearing sunscreen since before it was cool. For Father’s Day gifts, I recommend one of my own Dad’s personal faves: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30. It’s gentle, it’s hydrating, and it’s not heavy. Ideal for the Dad who takes as great care of his skin as he does of his family. (Available at Bellacara, $21-$50)
Megan: The perfect gift for Father’s Day? Wellness! Yoga and Pilates improve the golf swing, ease back pain and improve posture, strength, and overall health. The first 100 Stylebook readers get 20 percent off gift certificates. Use code “mendoyoga” at checkout.
Rosana: He’s a Dad, but he doesn’t have to dress like one. His style should reflect how cool he really is. DC Style Factory can help.
