Eddie Bauer Holiday Gifts by Budget: From $19.99 to $169
Eddie Bauer's homepage is in full holiday mode this November. It has a gift guide split by recipient and by price, plus "Holiday Favorites" sections for fleece, flannels, Guide Pro, holiday sweaters, lined bottoms, sleepwear and thermals. To build this guide, StylesReview read the brand's own homepage and a set of its current product listings. We have not handled any of these items, so everything below comes from what Eddie Bauer itself publishes. All prices are the listed prices at the time of writing and may change.
We sorted the gifts into three budgets. After that, we cover where the listings fall short, because some of them leave out details you would want before giving clothing as a gift.
Under $50: stocking-stuffer range and small gifts
This tier is mostly basics and holiday knits. These are the picks we pulled from the listings:
| Item | Listed price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Everyday Short-Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt | $19.99 | An add-on gift or a layering basic |
| Women's Holiday Jacquard Crew Sweater | $44.99 | Someone who wants a seasonal pattern that isn't too loud |
| Women's Holiday Critter Crew Sweater | $44.99 | Ugly-sweater parties and playful dressers |
| Men's Chutes Microfleece Plaid Shirt | $47.99 | See the caution below |
| Men's Legend Wash Twill 5-Pocket Pants | $48 | Someone who lives in casual pants |
The brand describes the V-neck tee as an updated version of its bestselling Favorites tees. It says the tee has a more modern fit and length and is made from a lighter-weight cotton-blend fabric. On its own it is a modest gift, but it works well as a filler item.
A caution on the Chutes shirt: when we read it, the product description talked about 100% cotton relaxed-fit pants with a 30.5" length. That does not match a plaid microfleece shirt. Until the listing is corrected, you can't rely on its fabric or fit details. Check the product page again before ordering, or pick another gift.
$50 to $100: the main gift shelf
Most of the listings we reviewed fall in this range. It is also where you get closest to the brand's $99 free-shipping threshold, which the homepage says applies to US orders only.
For her
- Festive Fairisle Crew Sweater, $59.99. The brand calls it easy to layer, with seasonal charm.
- Festive Critter Crew Sweater, $59.99. This is the novelty-pattern option.
- Signature Cardigan Sweater, Novelty Stripe, $59.99. It has a button front and, unlike the motif sweaters, can be worn past the holidays.
- Cropped Cord Kick-Flare Pants, $80. These are corduroy with a flared leg.
- Holiday Fairisle Mock-Neck Sweater, $90. It has a mock collar, and the brand pitches it as a sweater for the whole cold season.
For him
- Guide Pro 2.0 Pants, $69.99. The brand says this version has a roomier rise, a comfort waistband, reinforced pockets and a slimmer leg opening.
- The Vintage Soft Crew Pacific Northwest, $75. This is a heritage-themed sweatshirt.
- Northwest Cable-Knit Shawl Collar Cardigan, $75.99. The listing calls it a "fireside companion."
- EB Barn Coat 2.0, $84.99. The brand describes it as a chore coat with weather-ready fabric and a relaxed cut.
- The Vintage Soft Lined Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt, $95. It has a lined interior and a zip you can open for venting.
A note on that $99 threshold: none of these items reaches $99 alone. Pairing two smaller gifts, such as a $44.99 sweater and a $59.99 cardigan, gets you past it.
Over $100: bigger gifts
Four listings in our research sit above $100:
- Men's Classic Holiday Heavyweight Polo Sweater, $109. The brand describes a substantial knit with a collar, meant for the holiday table or an evening out.
- Women's Placed Fairisle Mock-Neck Sweater, $119. This is the brand's "classic Fairisle" with a mock neckline.
- Men's Long-Sleeve Flannel Lined Denim Shirt Jacket, $130. It is denim with a flannel lining, aimed at cold mornings and camp weekends.
- Kids' Powder Search Insulated Pants in boys' and girls' versions, $169 each.
One thing to check on the kids' ski pants: the product is named "Insulated Pants" and the description says "Ski Pant," but the web address and category both say bib. If the style matters to you or the child, look closely at the product photos before you buy. The listing also suggests pairing them with the brand's Ski Jacket, so the full outfit costs more than $169.
Who should think twice
Spec-driven shoppers. None of the sweater listings we read give fiber content or warmth ratings. They use words like "cozy," "warm" and "soft." If the person you're buying for avoids wool, needs machine-washable knits or has sensitive skin, open each product page and look for fabric and care details before ordering. If you can't find them, skip that item.
People who prefer to wear things all season. The critter and festive patterns are clearly meant for the holidays. For someone who dislikes novelty prints, the Signature Cardigan, the Shawl Collar Cardigan or the Barn Coat are safer choices.
Anyone guessing sizes. The listings give little fit guidance. A few mention what the models wear: on the Guide Pro 2.0 Pants, models from 5'9" to 5'11" wear 32x32, and on the Legend Wash pants, models from 6'0" to 6'2" wear M/32x32. The brand also says the Guide Pro 2.0 has a slimmer, more tapered leg than before. If the recipient owned the earlier version, their usual size may fit differently. Read the brand's return policy before buying clothes as a gift.
Quick picks
- Tight budget: Holiday Jacquard Crew, $44.99.
- Dad who works outside: EB Barn Coat 2.0, $84.99.
- Hosting a holiday dinner: Classic Holiday Heavyweight Polo Sweater, $109.
- Kid hitting the slopes: Powder Search Insulated Pants, $169. Confirm whether you're getting pants or a bib first.
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