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Holiday Gift Guide

Katherine Sullivan November 13, 2021
Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season for gift guides, and we promise this will be your favourite one yet! Everyone loves to unwrap something they’ll wear all year round (who needs another pair of Santa pyjamas?!), and Boody’s timeless, eco-friendly essentials are just the right fit. From your mom to your brother, your best friend to your favourite aunt, there’s a Boody gift that’s perfect for everyone. 

Plus, for those on your gift list who haven’t discovered Boody, this will be a soft, sustainable surprise (and they’ll thank you for introducing them to their new favourite brand!). 

How to Shop the Boody Gift Guide

We’ve made it super easy for you to know exactly what to get for everyone on your nice list. Find Gifts for Him and Gifts for Her, broken out by price range and organized into the festive bundles that are sure to be a hit. Then, for those loved ones who have everything, we’ve added a few bonus categories with the perfect curated presents.  

Gifts For Him

This holiday season, give him something he’ll wear day in, day out, all year long. Boody’s men’s clothes are comfortable, cooling, and ultra-soft. With sustainably crafted fabrics and everyday versatility, they’ll quickly turn into the go-to essentials he’ll add to the top of next year’s wish list. 

  • Gifts Under £20
  • Gifts Under £40
    • Men's Crew Neck T-Shirt: Give him the gift of a luxuriously soft, ultra-cooling, and endlessly versatile classic tee.
    • Men's Tank Top: A wardrobe staple for guys, perfectly paired with shorts in the summer or under a work shirt on week days.
  • Gifts Under £60
    • Men's Long Sleeve Tee: For the guy who loves a classic, versatile piece that will go with everything.
    • Men's 4-Pack Boxer: Because we’ve never known a guy who’s turned down an extra pair of our comfortable, supportive, cooling boxers.

Gifts for Her

Sophisticated, simple, and oh, so soft, Boody is the perfect gift for the sustainably-minded woman on your list. There are endless affordable luxuries to surprise even the choosiest recipients, all the way from your grandmother to your newborn niece.

  • Gifts Under £25
    • Shaper Bra:This is the bra that will change her underwear drawer; once you give her one, she’ll never go back
    • LYOLYTE Triangle Bralette: Seamless, wireless, and modern, this is the bra she’ll wear both every day and under that slim new NYE blouse.
    • Classic Bikini: Underwear in your stocking as a kid? Boring. Boody underwear in your stocking as an adult? The classic, comfy gift you can’t wait to open.
    • Crew Boot Sock: She’ll slip into these and never look back. They’re perfect for hitting the slopes, then settling into après ski with a cosy chic look.
  • Gifts Under £50
    • Ribbed Seamless Bra: The trendsetter on your list will be thrilled to get this timeless crop top, perfect for wearing with a pair of high-waisted joggers.
    • LYOLYTE Racerback Bra + LYOLYTE Hi-Cut Bikini: Your friend that’s always on the cutting-edge will love this innovative new underwear set with ultra-light, incredible fine fabric and a cool-to-the-touch feel.
    • Long Sleeve Top: She’ll wear this versatile, silky soft, and figure hugging silhouette all winter long with jeans, under vests, and as her favourite layering piece.
    • Padded Shaper Bra + Midi Brief: This winning underwear combination is one she’ll never want to take off. Ultra-soft and wireless, these are year-after-year best sellers.
    • Racerback Sports Bra: For the yogi, runner, or athlete on your list, this is the perfect everyday bra to tackle workout sessions and weekend errands.
  • Gifts Under £100
  • Gifts Under £200

 Gifts for the Homebody

Gifts for the Active Athlete

 Gifts for the Little One

Of Course, Don’t Forget to Treat Yourself!

Once you’ve covered all your favourite people, don’t forget the number one person on your list: yourself! Treat yourself to an Active Long Sleeve Hooded T-Shirt you’ll wear day in and day out or perhaps the Full Length Leggings to keep you warm all winter long.

 

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