Most gifts for him end up in a drawer. A good tee and a good hat do not, because they get worn every week. Here is what NVUS Hearts makes, who each piece suits, and how to get the size right when you are buying for someone else.
The safest gift: a hat
If you do not know his size, start with a hat. Every NVUS Hearts hat is one size and adjusts at the back, so there is nothing to guess.
The trucker hats are on a Richardson trucker blank, with a foam front, a mesh back and an embroidered thorn heart patch. They come in Black on Black and Black on White. A trucker is the easy everyday hat, light and cool enough for long days outside.
The I'm Living Proof snapback has solid panels all the way around, an oversized 5-inch embroidered patch on the front and a small embroidered logo on the side. It comes in Natural White with a black brim and in All Black. Pick it if he likes a cleaner, more structured hat.
Not sure which kind he wears? Trucker Hat vs Snapback explains the difference in two minutes.
For the cold months: the beanie
The Living Proof beanie carries the same embroidered patch with a sherpa lining inside for warmth. It comes in Black, Navy and Gray, one size. It is the gift that gets worn straight away in winter.
The tee
Every NVUS Hearts tee is 100% cotton and pre-shrunk, cut oversized with dropped shoulders, with the design printed full width across the back and a clean front. Each one is pressed by hand in Boston by the founder, Keith, one shirt at a time.
The Living Proof tee is the one to start with. It is the design the brand was built on. The rest of the tees are in the collection.
The tee and the hat together
The Living Proof trucker hat has an oversized embroidered patch made to match the Living Proof tee, so the two read as a set. A back print on the tee and a patch on the front of the hat balance each other. If you want one gift that feels complete, give the pair.
Getting his size right
Do not guess from the size on his tags. Sizes mean different measurements at every brand. Take a tee he already wears and likes, lay it flat, and measure straight across from armpit to armpit. Match that number to the chest column on the size guide. Sizes run S to XXL.
Our tees are cut oversized, so true to size gives the loose, boxy look they are made for. More on that in How the Oversized Fit Works.
If it does not fit
Unworn, unwashed items with the original tags can come back within 30 days for store credit. Full terms are on the returns page.
When to order
Orders are processed in one to three business days, then standard shipping takes five to seven business days. That is up to two weeks door to door, and longer in the busy weeks before the holidays, so order early. NVUS Hearts ships within the United States only. Details are on the shipping page.
Common questions
What is the best gift if I do not know his size? A hat. Every NVUS Hearts hat is one size and adjusts at the back.
Are the hat patches printed or embroidered? Embroidered, on every hat and on the beanie.
What are the tees made of? 100% cotton, pre-shrunk.
Where is the design on the tee? On the back, full width. The front is clean.
How long does shipping take? One to three business days to process, then five to seven business days for standard shipping. United States only.
Can he exchange the size? Unworn, unwashed items with tags can come back within 30 days for store credit, then he can order the right size.
The short version
Not sure of his size: a hat. Cold weather: the beanie. Want it to feel like a full gift: the Living Proof tee with the matching trucker hat. Measure a shirt he owns before you pick a size, and order early. Everything is on the collection page.
