Every year I end up buying the same things for family and friends, and every year I tell myself I’ll do better. This winter I tried something different and went for gifts people would actually use. Most of what I picked came from Ultimo, a Pakistani brand that makes socks, nightwear and winter accessories in its own factory. Here’s what I liked.
For the men in the family
My father has worn the same old woolen cap for years, so I got him an Ivy cap. It looks smart with his jacket and with his shalwar kameez and waistcoat, and he has hardly taken it off since. I also picked up a muffler for my brother, because Lahore mornings get properly cold in December.
Socks might sound boring, but a good pair is something every man appreciates. Ultimo lets you build your own crew socks bundle, so you can choose colors and patterns like checks and argyle instead of plain black.
For the women
My sister has been asking for a nice night suit for ages, so I chose one of their long-sleeve satin sets. The fabric has a soft matte finish rather than that cheap shiny look, and it would also make a good addition to a bride’s trousseau. If someone prefers something more casual, they also have t-shirt pajama sets and oversized drop-shoulder tees.
For the kids
Kids are easy to shop for if you pick something fun. Ultimo has kids socks with unicorns, rockets and animals on them, and some come with anti-slip grips on the sole. With our marble floors at home, that grip makes a real difference when the kids are running around.
One gift for everyone
If you want to keep it simple, there’s a family socks bundle with matching pairs for everyone in the house. It’s a fun gift to bring to a family dinner.
Why I ordered from here
The quality was better than I expected for the price, and delivery took only a few days. You also get free delivery on bigger orders, which helps when you’re buying for the whole family. They take bulk orders as well, which is useful if you’re arranging gifts for an office or an event.
If you’re stuck on what to buy this winter, take a look at https://buyultimo.com/. It saved me a lot of time and confusion this year.
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