Banker boyfriend - what to get for XMAS PRESENT

It's Christmas time and I have no idea what to get for my banker boyfriend! I am also in the industry but it also trumps me when choosing a gift for him. He's still an analyst and his firm is lax on wearing ties.. shoes are hard to buy.. any suggestions?

How to Choose Gifts for Bankers?

When you’re buying a gift for your significant other, it shouldn’t matter what industry he or she is in. It’s usually always better to go with something they want or would enjoy, rather than something they need for work. It’s important to keep in mind that bankers and other finance professionals probably make enough money to buy everything they need. Here are some suggestions from the WSO community:

  • Luxury watch (IWC, Omega, Rolex)
  • Do something nice for him
  • Good booze
  • Nice tie (Hermes, Ferragamo)
  • Photo album of pictures of the two of you (if he’s the sentimental type)
  • Concert tickets
  • Tickets to a comedy show
  • Repeating your first date
  • Day trip/getaway to a new city
  • Rent a really nice hotel room

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Messenger bag? Coat? Or yea, a BJ's membership.

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the fact that he's a banker shouldn't have a damn thing to do with what to get him. He's your f'ing boyfriend for christ's sake...if you get him something for work then you're obviously a lame banker chick

lazardsoeurs:
It's christmas time and I have no idea what to get for my banker boyfriend! I am also in the industry but it also trumps me when choosing a gift for him.. he's still an analyst and his firm is lax on wearing ties.. shoes are hard to buy.. any suggestions?
If the glove don't fit, you must acquit!
 

Thank you - that's a really good idea.

West Coast rainmaker:
Do something nice for him. Emphasizing do.

Pictures would likely be well received - though not the kind you would frame. Or display in a public area. Film is also a sure hit.

Take it as it comes JJ
 
West Coast rainmaker:
My girlfriend asked me this question. I'm not even sure how to respond. I just say "I'd like to do something fun with you. I really don't want more stuff." I hope she interprets that the right way, and not "Let's go to a wine tasting!"

I don't know if she gets it, but I totally get it. haha. subtle.

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General Disarray:
Art.Vandelay:
"Well I, uh, I'm not sure how you pronounce it or anything, but I, uh, I believe it's Ménage à Trois?"

It can't be done.

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Ferragamo leather loafers, Louis Vuitton glasses, Hermes belt, Gucci wallet, a couple's ring from Tiffany's, or Armani navy suit. A true man should roll with some class and style.

I hold on to the belief that you either don't do a gift at all, or go all out. To me, there is nothing more annoying than receiving a "gift" of $30 giftcard to Starbucks.

 

Whatever you do, don't just buy him something. The benefit of being in finance is that you have enough money to simply purchase anything you want. It is likely that he already owns everything that he needs and most of the things that he wants (certainly everything that he wants in the price range you're likely thinking). That knocks purchasable gifts out of the picture.

You know better than anyone here what he'll like best. Is he the emotional type that would enjoy a photo album of the two of you? Maybe he is into concerts and you can get tickets to an upcoming show. How about a night out at a comedy club where you guys can listen to raunchy jokes, get drunk, and then get at it after? I know it isn't your anniversary, but what about repeating your first date together? The options are endless.

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CompBanker:
certainly everything that he wants in the price range you're likely thinking) Maybe he is into concerts and you can get tickets to an upcoming show.

This. The problem with shows is that if you are busy when they are announced, even if you are free by the time they happen you probably didn't get tickets and won't scalp them unless other people are going. Borrow his phone, load up songkick, see what it recommends and then give it back (or get your google on).

 
CompBanker:
Whatever you do, don't just buy him something. The benefit of being in finance is that you have enough money to simply purchase anything you want. It is likely that he already owns everything that he needs and most of the things that he wants (certainly everything that he wants in the price range you're likely thinking). That knocks purchasable gifts out of the picture.

You know better than anyone here what he'll like best. Is he the emotional type that would enjoy a photo album of the two of you? Maybe he is into concerts and you can get tickets to an upcoming show. How about a night out at a comedy club where you guys can listen to raunchy jokes, get drunk, and then get at it after? I know it isn't your anniversary, but what about repeating your first date together? The options are endless.

Comp has it right, as usual. Either buy him something he really wants, or possibly needs, or you give him something that he will appreciate and remember. Since you are asking, the 'wants' or 'needs' are probably unknown, so you will have to go for the latter.

If you really like the guy, find something unusual and unique to give him. Whether that turns out to be the naked photos somebody suggested or a day trip to a random city to eat at a steakhouse he's never been to, just make it memorable.

Regards

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cphbravo96:
CompBanker:
Whatever you do, don't just buy him something. The benefit of being in finance is that you have enough money to simply purchase anything you want. It is likely that he already owns everything that he needs and most of the things that he wants (certainly everything that he wants in the price range you're likely thinking). That knocks purchasable gifts out of the picture.

You know better than anyone here what he'll like best. Is he the emotional type that would enjoy a photo album of the two of you? Maybe he is into concerts and you can get tickets to an upcoming show. How about a night out at a comedy club where you guys can listen to raunchy jokes, get drunk, and then get at it after? I know it isn't your anniversary, but what about repeating your first date together? The options are endless.

Comp has it right, as usual. Either buy him something he really wants, or possibly needs, or you give him something that he will appreciate and remember. Since you are asking, the 'wants' or 'needs' are probably unknown, so you will have to go for the latter.

If you really like the guy, find something unusual and unique to give him. Whether that turns out to be the naked photos somebody suggested or a day trip to a random city to eat at a steakhouse he's never been to, just make it memorable.

Regards

Both raise good points. If you can't find one of the above good another one that was mentioned is a nicely loaded starbucks card.

Nothing says I love you like. (que the lexus commercial music) telling him your pregnant with twins and aren't 100% sure if he's the father to be. After waiting an hour or two let him know you are kidding. Once you drop that on him you can get away with giving him a gum ball and he will feel like a million bucks.

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Some of my favorite gifts (im a sucker for cliches, and parentheses):

  • shaving kit from the art of shaving, or some similarly pretentious (I feel like I'm ready to do deals when I lather up with a silvertip badger hair brush)
  • nice scotch (purists like single malt, but I'm a fan of nice blended scotch)
  • as CompBanker suggested, tickets to something (I got book of mormon tickets one year, loved that gift)
  • a nice monogrammed flask (don't use it much, but I love knowing I have one)
  • Rent a sports car for a day/weekend and drive up U.S. 1 (if you're close to SF and you don't get car sick; one of the best things I've ever done even though it wasn't a gift and I was stuck w/ a manual Toyota Matrix)
  • Depending on area, chartered fishing trip or day out with a fly fishing guide
  • even if he doesn't wear ties on the regular, its always nice to have a good hermes or ferragamo on your tie rack for when you need it for a client facing scenario, closing dinner, whatever (also, it's more excusable to wear as a junior banker if you can say it was a gift)
 

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