Most people have read the typical ‘What to buy your girlfriend or boyfriend’ holiday columns, so this month, we decided to put our own spin on gift ideas; What not to buy. We hope you enjoy this unique holiday column.

Paige’s what NOT to buy-

I am going to inform you on what not to buy your girlfriend during the holidays. Do not buy her clothing. There can be all sorts of problems when you go for this option. You could buy the wrong size, which leads to her probably taking it the wrong way or hurting her feelings. You could get something that is not her style, which could lead to it sitting in the back of her closet, her having to wait in those awful return lines, or even her giving it to someone else. She could even take it the wrong way, like you don’t like how she dresses or her clothes. The bottom line of gift giving is do not give clothing unless they picked it out or you know for a fact she wants it, and it’s her size. If you want to give the gift of a bigger wardrobe, then go for the gift card option! I can say from experience, I have a couple clothing items rotting in the back of my closet that I probably should’ve gotten rid of years ago.

Alex’s response-

I don’t know how I am saying this, but I agree with Paige for the first time ever, that clothes should never ever be given as a gift. If you feel the need to buy clothes then make sure that you have the size and style 100% right before you waste your money on something that will never see the light of day. Well now that we are back in the normal world, I completely disagree with Paige on buying gift cards for a clothing store. Gift cards really are the most basic gift you can give because it says you don’t actually know who you are buying the gift for that you don’t actually know them that well. I, personally would offer a shopping spree where you give a set amount you would give in a gift card, but the catch is you have to be there when they buy the clothes. This makes both sides happy in it ensures the clothes will be worn and it makes the gifter and giftie happy!

Alex’s what NOT to buy-

Have you ever gotten tickets for a gift and have them be for a show you would never want to see? I have, and it sticks because you have to go to something you would never go to just to make someone happy. In order to stop this from happening, do not and I repeat do not buy the guy in your life tickets to a concert or show that you may want to see with them. If you are going to spend your money on two tickets to a concert, don’t try to play off this little self splurge as a gift for your boyfriend. I can tell you from experience this gift is something I would never ever want again.

Paige’s response-

Although I find concerts absolutely wonderful and would love to give someone the gift of amazing  live music, I would definitely make sure that the other person enjoys this performer as well. I mean, I would totally be the girl dragging my boyfriend to see Taylor Swift live, but I would never give them that as a gift because honestly, that is a gift for me! Maybe if someone they liked came to town and I wanted to go as well, I might consider taking advantage of the wonderful opportunity that has forced it’s way in front of me. Although, I have to say that there are far worse gifts to give than concert tickets! Like seriously, the rush of being at a concert is great and the memories will last a lifetime. This is a perfect opportunity to take a couple photos too! I know from experience that that can be a challenge too, considering, usually I’m always the one having to ask for one. Even if someone buys you concert tickets, try to look at the bright side. This could be an amazing memory, or maybe even a terrible one, you decide!

Thank you all for reading and making it to the very end of this column. We hope our gifts not to buy help you out when shopping for loved ones over these next couple of weeks. May your holidays be merry and bright.