10 Fun and Practical Gifts for Your 9-5 Friends
by andrea hu
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Help out your 9–5 working friends this holiday season by checking their needs and wants off of their list. The corporate girlies in your life will appreciate these 10 gift ideas that will make their work life a bit easier and their work outfit a bit more stylish.
1. Clementine Sleepwear Organic Silver Ion Silk Sleep Mask
Woman-owned | Organic | Plastic-free
Get your 9-5 friends something that can relieve their stress and give them a good night’s sleep. Your friends who are light sleepers are also perfect candidates for this sleep mask from Clementine Sleepwear.
2. Santos by Monica Gladys Tote
Woman-owned | Plant-based | Made-to-order
There’s always a never-ending search for the perfect work tote. Thankfully, this tote from Santos by Monica checks all the needs your 9-5 working friends are looking for. It’s spacious, professional, and of course, sustainable.
3. W&P Ceramic Mug
Premium materials | Eco-conscious
Your friends who work 9-5 are most likely avid coffee drinkers. The ceramic mug from W&P is both cute and a great alternative option to traditional mugs.
4. Alohas Jive Onix Black Leather Ballet Flats
Woman-owned | Pre-order system | Locally-made
If there are ways to personalize and spice up corporate wear, these ballet flats from Alohas are it. They’re the perfect gift for your stylish, corporate friends.
5. Cerqular Paper Bag Lunch Cooler (Out of the Woods)
Clean | Vegan | Locally-sourced
Sometimes, the lunch bag ruins the 9-5 fit. But because you’ve got your friends’ backs, this lunch bag is the grown-up version of childhood lunches while also being reminiscent of CDG’s paper bag tote. Both avant-garde and practical, it’s a great gift for your friends struggling to find the perfect lunch bag.
6. Good Tuesday A5 Daily Planner Pad | Rainbow Colour Block Notepad,
Woman-owned | B Corp | UK-based
Friends who work 9-5 are probably organized people (or need some help to be). Give them a daily planner that helps them categorize their workflow throughout their workday.
7. Elvis & Kresse Leather Laptop Sleeve
Upcycled | Handmade | UK-based
Laptop sleeves are essential for 9-5 employees. They keep your laptop safe and protected during your commute. Unfortunately, most of them are environmentally harmful. Lucky for your 9-5 bestie, the laptop sleeve from Elvis & Kresse is susty and, best of all, it’s also sleek.
8. Cerqular Sörenberg Glasses Case (L&E Studio)
Woman-owned | Cruelty-free | Handcrafted
Chic in design, this glasses case is simple and great for the 9-5 friend who is constantly on business trips. It’s perfect for travel and attachable to suitcases and bags.
9. Coachtopia Vest With Checkerboard Pattern
Upcycled | Recycled-materials | Trade-in system
Ditch the finance bro vest and get your friend the vest from Coachtopia. Let your giftee know they can be stylish while working at the office.
10. BAGGU Puffy Glasses Sleeve
Recycled-materials | Biodegradable materials | Ethically manufactured
If your 9-5 friend is more into softer designs, the glasses sleeve from BAGGU is a great gift option. With multiple colorways to choose from, they’re bound to love this sleeve for their glasses/sunglasses.