Christmas Gifts for Grandad: Menswear He Will Actually Wear
Key takeaways:
- The safest grandad gifts are the ones he uses every day: a dressing gown, a pyjama set, warm socks and a proper cardigan — all things he is unlikely to buy for himself.
- Best for cold mornings: the Men's Fleece Dressing Gown - Shawl Collar (£52.95), in sizes S–XXL.
- Best under £20: the Men's Thick Wool-Blend Thermal Socks 3-Pack (£17.95), UK sizes 6–11 — no jumper-size guessing involved.
- For Christmas delivery, order by Wednesday 9 December: delivery runs 6–10 working days from order, so later orders may not arrive before Christmas Day.
WARDLEY London is our own store — prices and product facts below are taken from our own listings.
How we chose these: pieces a man wears daily rather than novelty gifts, checked on price, the sizes offered and the cloth exactly as stated on each product's record — from our own product data.
What makes a good Christmas gift for a grandad?
Warmth, comfort and zero complicated sizing. The gifts that land are replacements for things he already wears — a gown that has gone thin, socks that have lost their cushion, a cardigan he reaches for daily — in a better state than the ones he owns. Avoid anything that needs a precise fit you do not know, and anything novelty: it is worn once and forgotten.
Which dressing gown should you choose?
The Men's Fleece Dressing Gown - Shawl Collar (£52.95) is the worked example: best for gifting — a textured polyester flannel fleece with a shawl collar, in Navy, Charcoal or Burgundy and sizes S–XXL. A gown is the most forgiving fit in menswear, which is exactly why it works when you are buying for someone else. Pair it with the Men's Brushed Flannel Pyjama Set - Check (£43.95) — 68.5% cotton and 31.5% polyester, in Red Check, Grey Check or Navy Check, sizes M–XL — and the two together make a complete Christmas-morning present.
Are socks too ordinary to give?
No — socks are the one gift every man genuinely uses up. The Thermal Socks 3-Pack (£17.95, UK 6–11) suits cold houses and cold floors; the Men's Thick Wool-Blend Boot Socks 5-Pack (£21.95) suits a man who is outdoors in boots. Both are listed in our thermal socks buying guide if you want the fuller comparison.
What if he lives in a cardigan?
Then give him a better one. The Men's Shawl Collar Knit Cardigan (£65.95) comes in Black, Bottle Green, Charcoal or Navy, sizes S–XL: best for the main present — the shawl collar reads as dressed rather than slouched, and it layers over a shirt without a coat indoors. If you do not know his size, choose the gown or the socks instead; a cardigan in the wrong size helps no one.
The grandad gifts compared
| Product | Price | Sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleece Dressing Gown - Shawl Collar | £52.95 | S–XXL | Gifting — forgiving fit |
| Brushed Flannel Pyjama Set | £43.95 | M–XL | Christmas morning |
| Shawl Collar Knit Cardigan | £65.95 | S–XL | The main present |
| Thermal Socks 3-Pack | £17.95 | UK 6–11 | Cold houses, under £20 |
| Herringbone Winter Scarf | £9.95 | One Size | A finishing extra |
The short version: the gown if you want one substantial present, the pyjama set to go with it, the cardigan if he is never out of one, and socks or the scarf when the budget is smaller or his size is a mystery.
Frequently asked questions
When should I order for Christmas?
Order by Wednesday 9 December. WARDLEY orders are dispatched in 1–2 working days, with delivery 6–10 working days from order, so orders placed after 9 December may arrive after Christmas Day.
What if I do not know his size?
Choose the one-size pieces — the Herringbone Winter Scarf (£9.95) — or socks in UK 6–11, which cover most men's shoe sizes. A dressing gown in the middle of the size range is the next most forgiving option.
Can a gift be returned?
Yes. Unworn items can be returned within 30 days; the customer pays change-of-mind return postage unless the item is faulty, damaged or not what was ordered.
Is wrapping included?
No gift wrapping is offered on these listings, so allow a few minutes to wrap the parcel when it arrives. The pieces themselves are the present.
More in the same spirit: our Christmas gifts for dad guide and the stocking fillers under £25.
All WARDLEY orders come with free tracked UK delivery: dispatch 1–2 working days, delivery 6–10 working days from order, with 30-day returns on unworn items.