What Dads Actually Want for Father’s Day (Hint: It’s Not Socks)

What Dads Actually Want for Father’s Day (Hint: Not Socks)

Let’s be real: Father’s Day gift guides are usually the worst. They’re packed with grilling aprons, boring mugs that say “#1 Dad,” and… socks? Again?

Can we not?

If the dad in your life is anything like the ones I know — the dog dads, the girl dads, the stepdads, the sleep-deprived, joke-telling, snack-sneaking legends — then he deserves something better. Like actually better. Something funny, personal, or weirdly emotional (but don’t tell him we said that).

So here’s what dads actually want — and what to skip this year.

💛 They Want Something That Feels Like Them

Not all dads are the same. Some are Built Different, raising girls like a boss. Others are walking the dog at 6AM whispering, “You’re my whole world, Bruno.”

That’s why our Father’s Day Collection is full of:

• Custom Dog Dad shirts (yes, we’ll print the pup’s face — no shame)
• Personalized tees with the kids’ names, faces, or inside jokes
• Funny quotes like “I Watched a Video, I’m Basically an Expert Now”
• Mugs that are NOT just for coffee — but for survival

Because the best gifts aren’t just useful — they say I know you.

❌ What They Don’t Want (Trust Me)

• Ties. They already have 14.
• Socks. Again. No.
• A “World’s Best Dad” mug from the clearance bin.
• A keychain. You can do better.

💡 Zazations Picks for Every Kind of Dad

👉 The Girl Dad
Get him a tee that screams “Built Different. Raising Girls.”
Shop Girl Dad Shirts →

👉 The Sentimental Dad
Add the kids' names to his shirt or mug. Cue the unexpected tears.
Shop Custom Photo Gifts →

👉 The Dog Dad
If he calls his pup “my son,” he’s ready for our Pawdre line.
Shop Dog Dad Collection →

🖤 From One Parent to Another…

I started Zazations because I wanted freedom. I wanted to create things that actually meant something — without leaving my values (or sarcasm) at the door.

Now I get to make stuff for people like you — who want real gifts for real dads. So if you’re shopping last minute, overwhelmed, or just want to find something that’s not a total cliché…

You’re in the right place.

Need help picking the right gift?
DM me on Instagram @zazations or shoot me an email — I love helping people find the exact right thing.

📦 P.S. Order by June 5 to get it in time for Father’s Day!