There’s no question about it, dads can be difficult to dress. Some are set in their ways, while others believe that fashion and beauty are best left to women. But deep down, dads secretly want to look good, too, which is why I’ve come up with a list of fashion and beauty products for fathers everywhere.
Hats off to himSome dads can’t bear to part with their favorite baseball cap. If this describes your man, then consider a compromise. A number of Hollywood's handsome dads have upgraded and brought back the sophisticated hat. Stars like Will Smith and David Beckham are tearing through Los Angeles in fantastic fedoras from . The company has been passed down through four generations of fathers and sons since 1985, and their hats have become hotter than ever before. ($20-200; goorin.com)
Blast from the past
Bring him back to his younger days with a pair of Carrera vintage sunglasses. The cult-classic aviator style from the 1980s is now available in four new color combinations that will give dad a fashion-forward look. ($135; )
Rev it up
If your man dreams of owning a custom chopper from Sandra Bullock’s husband, Jesse James, but can’t find the cash, have no fear. He can enjoy the next best thing, a shaving kit from legendary skincare company Kiehl’s, designed by Jesse himself. The distressed leather gives it a rugged feel, but the products inside will give dad a smooth look. ($66; )
Tee time
Your dad doesn’t have to visit a museum to get a taste of visual talent this Father’s Day. For the man who can appreciate a masterpiece at any price, pick up one of 13 T-shirts from artists such as Jeff Koons and Chuck Close that Gap commissioned in honor of the Whitney Museum’s biennial. ($28; gap.com)
Clean cut
Growing up, the thing you remember the most about your father is the way he smells. Rather than buying him another bottle of cologne, a fresh new way to recapture that smell is Tom Ford’s soap-on-a-rope. Vintage-inspired, the rope and caramel-colored cleansing bar will leave your father smelling fresh. Natural soaps from coconut and palm trees cleanse the body, while the fresh fragrance leaves a subtle hint of scent on the skin. ($18; Saks Fifth Avenue stores)
Head case
Face it, a monogram isn’t original enough for your one-of-a-kind dad. Good thing Eleven Forty’s cufflinks give you the opportunity to make mini sculptures for your man’s wrist. You can cast your head (or someone else’s head) in gold, silver, white gold or platinum. Just send in a headshot, and voila, dad’s new cufflinks will look awfully familiar. (Prices vary; )
Strut your stuff
Every dad deserves the best, and for those who won’t accept any less, consider a pair of custom shoes from Esquivel. Whether you select a special order (you pick the style, colors and materials) or a full custom-made pair (in this case, the designer will fly out to do a personal fitting), your man walks away with a great personalized gift. ()
Feet first
What man wouldn’t love a foot rub? Whether he’s on his feet for work or just a fitness fanatic, dad could use some pampering. Give his legs some love with the iSqueeze foot and calf massager. ($399; )
Sock it to him Finally, ditch the requisite tie this Father’s Day, and let Dad delve into a “Dirty Dozen” box of socks. With a limited run in each pattern, no two assorted 12-packs are ever the same. Who wouldn’t want a wardrobe of fashionable foot warmers? ($195-225; )