Gifts for dad: ideas for milestone birthdays from 40 to 70

The best gifts for dad are things he will use, not things that end up on a shelf. For a milestone birthday – 40, 50, 60 or 70 – a dressing gown, a classic pair of pyjamas, a bathrobe or hand-stitched slippers can become the gift he reaches for every day for years. Below you will find specific suggestions for each age and practical advice on sizing, so the gift fits first time.

Gifts for dad: start with his everyday routine

The birthday is the occasion, but his everyday routine decides whether the gift gets used. Is he an early riser? Does he shower in the morning or the evening? Does he like to settle into an armchair with a book once the rest of the family has gone home? Those small habits tell you more than his age does.

The suggestions below are therefore starting points, not rules. A 70-year-old may well want the boldest pair of pyjamas, and a 40-year-old may simply need a warm dressing gown for cold mornings.

Ideas for milestone birthdays

40th birthday: a look with character

For a 40th, a gift with a little more personality often works well. Megeve pyjamas are woven in sateen from 100% organic cotton, with the series' signature print on a navy base and contrast piping on both the top and the trousers. The set comes in a black box. Alternatively, the Davos dressing gown is made in a stretch velour with silver-coloured contrast details at the collar, pockets and cuffs.

50th birthday: warmth and a classic cut

The Glencove dressing gown in 80% cotton and 20% wool, with a flannel finish on the inside, is a warm and understated choice for the man who appreciates a classic look. This version, Glencove 93-57, comes in a gift box, ready to give. If he prefers pure cotton, the Oslo dressing gown in brushed flannel made from 100% organic cotton, with checks, a shawl collar and satin piping, is a good alternative.

60th birthday: an everyday luxury

For a 60th, a bathrobe may turn out to be the gift that gets used most. The Skagerak bathrobe is jacquard-woven in 100% organic cotton, with velour on the outside and terry towelling on the inside. This version has a navy base colour and a contrasting shawl collar, and the long cut has a 20–25 cm overlap at the front.

70th birthday: comfort in the details

Here it is often the practical details that matter. The Oslo nightshirt is roomy and extra long, made from brushed flannel in 100% organic cotton, with a club collar and buttoned cuffs. If he sleeps warm, the Rome nightshirt in light cotton sateen is a lighter alternative. Siena and Modena slippers have an open heel, so they are easy to step into, and a discreet rubber sole. Both are hand-stitched – Siena in Italian suede and Modena in Italian calfskin.

Finding his size without spoiling the surprise

Size is the most common stumbling block when buying nightwear for someone else. Keep these points in mind:

• Our products run large. If you are torn between two sizes, consider the smaller one.
• Use the size chart. Sizes run from S/48 to XXL/56, and the size chart shows measurements such as chest width, sleeve length and the length of bathrobes and dressing gowns.
• Measure something that already fits. Lay a pyjama top or robe he likes flat on a table and measure the chest width. Compare garment measurements with garment measurements – not with body measurements.
• Focus on shoulders and sleeves. Most of our pyjama trousers have an elasticated waist and a drawstring, so the waist can be adjusted. Shoulders and sleeve length are what you need to get right.

Make it a joint gift

For a milestone birthday, siblings or grandchildren often club together. That makes it possible to give a complete set: pyjamas and a dressing gown that work together, perhaps with a pair of slippers. Choose one detail that repeats – a colour, an edge or a pattern – rather than making everything match. Megeve, for example, comes both as pyjamas and as a dressing gown with the signature print, while a plain gown can pull a patterned set together without competing with it. Our guide to pairing pyjamas and a dressing gown has more ideas.

Delivery within the EU usually takes 3–5 working days, and there is a 14-day return period from receipt. Plan so that the gift arrives before the day, and remember that the return period runs from the day the parcel is received.

Frequently asked questions

What do you buy a dad who has everything?

Give him a better version of something he uses every day: his bathrobe, his pyjamas or his slippers. Ambassador1867 offers a 10-year quality guarantee, so the gift is made to last.

What is a good gift for a man turning 60?

A bathrobe or a dressing gown is a safe choice because it is used daily. Choose a bathrobe if it is for after a bath or shower, and a dressing gown if he will wear it over his nightwear.

Should I choose his usual size?

Not necessarily. Our products run large, so compare with the size chart and consider a size down if you are unsure.

Find more classic sets among our men's pyjamas, and give dad a gift he will still be using long after the candles are blown out.