J. Crew Shawl Collar Sweatshirt
If your guy friend makes comfort a priority, this fancy cotton fleece sweatshirt is an easy way to add polish to a casual wardrobe. You can also find other designer activewear options for guys at T.J.Maxx. [$59.50; jcrew.com]
Roku Streaming Player for TV
This little coaster-size device packs a lot of power into a small amount of space: It connects to TV and home Wi-Fi so he can access Netflix, HBO Go and Hulu Plus subscriptions and stream movies, videogames, music and more directly to his screen. Bonus for you: You'll get to come over and watch with him. [from $50; roku.com]
Stanley Classic Stainless Steel Flask
So your buddy enjoys a little nip from time to time? Now he can chug charmingly with this manly flask, in black or tried-and-true "hammertone green." [$19–$21; amazon.com]
BLK DNM Perfume 11
Hip New York clothing label BLK DNM has a scent all its own that works on both men and women. Incense, musk, cedarwood, and black pepper notes make this fragrance anything but girly. [$110; birchbox.com]
Mad Men DVDs, Seasons 1 through 5
Whether your friend worships at the altar of Don Draper or he's never seen the AMC show , he'll love having every episode at his fingertips with this collection. The packaging is a nice complement to the content — season two looks like a men's shirt box. [$95 for all five sets; amazon.com]
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