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Upgrade Your Wrapping Supplies

From classic paper to clever alternatives, here’s how to wrap well without the fuss

Stylish holiday gift wrapping guide

Your wrapping speaks for you before they open the gift so choose something impactful.

Cory Ohlendorf

By

Cory Ohlendorf
Editor in Chief
@coryohlendorf

Published

December 11, 2025

Cory has been reporting on men's style, grooming and lifestyle pursuits for over 20 years. He is the co-founder of Valet.

Published

December 11, 2025

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When it comes to giving gifts, it’s the thought that counts, they say. But there’s also something to be said about a well-wrapped gift. Don’t you want to be the guy who makes in impact when walking into a holiday gathering? Putting a little extra effort into your wrapping shows that you care about the recipient.

It also adds to the intrigue of what’s hiding underneath. So take your time to measure out your gift and then tape with care, making sure to level up the details: fold sharper creases in the paper and tie it with ribbon (a simple bow like tying your shoes will suit any gift just fine). As for what to wrap your gifts in this year, we have some suggestions to help you stock your gift-wrap stash, along with a few ideas if you really hate wrapping or aren’t patient enough to deal with all the folding and taping.

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Modern Takes on a Classic

Take a break from the standard rolls of cheery scenes and cartoon snowflakes and opt for graphic papers with an air of sophistication. Fresh interpretations of winter, rich colors and cheeky designs will make your present stand out from the pack.

Hallmark plaid wrapping roll

Plaid wrapping roll,

$4.99
at
Hallmark
Rifle Paper Co. Holiday stamp wrapping roll

Christmas Carols continuous wrap,

$14
at
Hitchcock Paper Co.
Minted Festive fair isle wrapping sheets

Festive fair isle wrapping sheets,

$15
at
Minted
Dazzle Checkered terracotta wrapping sheets

Checkered terracotta wrapping sheets,

$7.78
at
Zazzle
John Darrian for Target Vintage toy paper

John Derian for Target Vintage toy paper,

$9.99
at
eBay
CB2 Matte green wrapping roll

Matte green wrapping roll,

$14.95
/
$10
at
CB2
Wrap Winter landscape wrapping sheets

Winter landscape wrapping sheets,

$34
at
Etsy

For Those Who Hate Wrapping

If the idea of perfectly wrapping and folding and taping gives you anxiety, go for a simple wrap job by cutting a square of mylar and simply dropping the gift (boxed or not) in the middle. Pull the edges together and tie with a ribbon. The simmering package looks fancier than the sum of its parts.

Hygloss Mylar wrap,

$0
at
Amazon.com
LIUYAXI Satin ribbon

LIUYAXI Satin ribbon,

$6.99
at
Amazon.com

No Wrapping Necessary

Want to eschew wrapping paper altogether? Go for a decorated box. These sturdy cardboard storage boxes can be reused long after the holidays as well. A gift within a gift.

HAY Color storage boxes

Colour Storage, Grey, Large at Design Within Reach,

$30
/
$18
at
Design Within Reach
The Container Store Collapsible boxes with integrated bow

Collapsible boxes with integrated bow,

$10.99
at
The Container Store

Pre-Wrapped
Gifts

Sid Mashburn offers complimentary gift-wrapping for most items, but this season, they’re also selling ready-made gifts like this scented candle with notes of vetiver, Cognac and leather.

Sid Mashburn No. 150 candle (2-set),

$85
at
Sid Mashburn
Sid Mashburn No. 150 candle
EHDIS Gift wrap cutter

An essential tool.

Make quick work of slicing through those long sheets with this cutting tool that slides through the paper in smooth, straight lines.

EHDIS Gift wrap cutter (2-pack),

$8.99
at
Amazon.com
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