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Father’s Day is right around the corner, and depending on how your Mother’s Day went, it’s time to return the favor. Help the kids find a classic gift with a twist that will wow Dad and maybe one-up the “competition” next year. (Kidding, kidding – there’s no competition, obviously, moms win. 😉

Italian Silk Repp Tie

He MIGHT be expecting a tie, but not one as classy as this Italian silk one, handmade in New York City. It’s got a fine, ribbed texture that feels modern and goes with a variety of casual and professional looks.

Find it at J Crew.

Men’s Pima Pajama Shorts Set in Classic Navy

If your spouse continues to insist on wearing a pair of ratty, old stretched-out boxer shorts to bed, this gift is probably more for you than for him. This top and bottom set is 100% Peruvian Pima cotton – also known as the “cashmere of cotton.” Just tell him it’s “soft and strong” like him for some extra points.

Pick them up at Lake.

Dad Jokes

There’s a reason why there’s no such thing as Mom Jokes. Corny, cringe-worthy humor has become synonymous with everything we love about dads. Give him enough material to make the next decade of family get-togethers uncomfortable with this book of 400 jokes. For example: “What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care.”

Get it at Duluth Trading Co.

Persol Sunglasses

We love nerd chic! Upgrade Dad’s style in these sleek glasses with a classic round shape. Add his prescription and personalize them with a monogram for a gift he’ll never SEE coming.

Grab them at Persol.

The Best Grilling Cookbook Ever Written by Two Idiots

Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey, better known as the Grill Dads, live by the same mantra your spouse probably does: You can make literally anything on a grill. Help Dad grow into that outstanding home chef you want him to be with this book of simple, fun, delicious recipes.

Pick it up at Target.

Waxed Canvas and Leather BBQ Apron

Seriously grilled meals call for a serious apron, and it does NOT get more serious than this canvas and leather BBQ apron. Handcrafted from durable cotton canvas, it’s treated with a protective wax coating so it’ll age beautifully over time (and won’t catch on fire, even if the burgers are a “a little well done again honey…”)

Find it at Mark & Graham.

Karu 12 Multifuel Pizza Oven

Let Dad live out his fantasy of baking wood-fired pizzas in the backyard with this stainless steel pizza oven. Fueled by real wood or charcoal, the 26-pound Ooni Karu cooks authentic wood-fired, stone-baked 12-inch pizzas in any outdoor space in just 60 seconds. (We sense a cooking challenge here.)

Get it at Nordstrom.