Father’s Day Gift Guide for Every Type of Dad

It’s the week before Father’s Day and you want to appreciate Dad the right way. But even if you let your procrastinator side get the best of you, don’t worry. We’ve prepared a list of gift ideas for every type of dad, all sourced from your favorite locales.

  

The Executive Dad

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This hardworking dad deserves to look dashing while spending his days in meetings. You could also spice up his closet with some summer attire (for when he finally takes a break), or just some really cool ties to help this dad look his boardroom best, courtesy of Mr. Wicks in The Heights.

 

Shop these pieces at Mr. Wicks Gentlemen’s Shop:

Robert Talbott red tie $98 | Seaward and Stearn pink tie $125 | R Hanauer yellow tie $95 | Red Paisley bowtie $65 | Arnau blue shirt $145 | Floral bowtie $49.50 | Plaid bowtie $45 | Pink striped bowtie $45 | JZ Richards plaid tie $85 | Arnau grey shirt $165 | Jonathan Wachtel cufflinks $65

 

The Outdoorsy Dad

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Whether yours is the dad who simply hangs outside in the hammock or goes backpacking every other weekend, Ozark Outdoor Supply has you covered. There you’ll find top brands like Yeti to keep Dad’s drink ice cold and plenty of Patagonia gear.

 

Shop these pieces at Ozark Outdoor Supply: 

Kammok Wallaby hammock $65 | Patagonia shirt $35 | Yeti Razorback cup $39.99 | Smith Dolen Chromapop sunglasses $239 | Outdoor Tech Buckshot Pro wireless speaker and flighlight $79.95

 

The Bartender Dad

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This one is for the dad who always plays bartender. We stopped by Colonial Wine & Spirits for some of their select liquor and found these delicious libations perfect for the dad who likes straight or mixed drinks. You can catch several of these items on sale, just in time for Father’s Day.

 

Shop these pieces at Colonial Wine & Spirits:

Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whiskey $68.99 | Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey $31.98 ($36.99) | Courvoisier VS Cognac $21.98 ($29.99) | Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey $33.99 ($43.99)

  

The Stylish Dad

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For the dad who is always up to date on what’s cool, we present some fashionable finds from Domestic Domestic, where any stylish dad would feel at home. Take advantage of their current Top Drawer deal: two shirts, two sets of briefs and two pairs of socks by Richard Poorer, all for $98.  

 

Shop these pieces at Domestic Domestic:

Shinola watch $750 | Richard Poorer’s Top Drawer $98 (shirt $29, briefs $24, socks $14) | Leather dopp kit $135

 

The Grill Master Dad

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Everyone knows the dad who is always slaving over the grill. This year, help him make his famous homemade barbecue sandwiches by loading him up with cooking gear from Eggshells Kitchen Co. Cooking sandals not included.

 

Shop these pieces at Eggshells Kitchen Co.:

Sportula grill brush $19.95 | Thermoworks Thermapen mk4 $10.95 | Bear Paw Shredder Claws $19.95 | Woody’s Bar-B-Q dry rub $14.95 | Rendezvous Memphis Original barbecue sauce $8.95

 

The Fit Dad

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For the dad who is quite literally always on the run, we went to Go! Running to find the latest running supplies. We’re fans of the Amphipod belt that will help Dad hold on to his phone and water bottle hands-free while working up a sweat.

  

Shop these pieces at Go! Running:

RUNatural Boco trucker hat $25 | Asics running shoes $120 | Brooks Glycerin 15 running shoes $160 | Go! Running visor $20 | Amphipod belt $16.50 | Amphipod beltpod $23 | Amphipod snapflask $14.50

 

The Green Thumb Dad

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For the dad who’s always in the garden, we went to Hocott’s to for some great Father’s Day finds. Stocked with tools and gardening supplies galore, we picked up some especially handy items for Dad, no matter where he is on the green thumb spectrum.

 

Shop these pieces at Hocott’s Garden Center:

Corona hoe $9.99 | Watermelon $1.89 | Squash $1.79 | Peas $5.79 | Winter squash $1.89 | Pumpkins $1.79 | Watering can $4.99 | Dramm Compact Pruner $15.99 | Mud gloves $11.99 | Grow bag $12.99 | Tommyco Pocket Gear $19.99

 

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