70th Birthday
Seventy isn’t just another birthday. It’s one of those landmarks that actually means something. The air sits differently around it. Seventy holds gravitas. Milestones. A life well-lived. And everyone who knows someone turning seventy senses that weight whether they’d care to admit it or not. This isn’t a milestone you want to mess up with some jokey gift picked up at the drugstore.
We created this gift guide because we know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift. Something that matches the occasion without getting maudlin or patronising. Turning seventy is not a laughing matter. Not like all these novelty gift makers would have you believe. The guy or gal you’re shopping for has been around the block a few times. They have good taste, and they’ll know immediately if you didn’t care about picking a gift.
That’s why everything in here has been carefully considered. We looked at every product and asked if it felt like it was chosen with that person in mind. Treated them like the incredible, interesting human being they are. Not a demographic. Not an opportunity to plug aged-related cheekiness. Someone you’d put effort into buying for.
Some of our selections are about tapping into shared experiences and happy memories. But others are just straight up fun. Luxurious objects, great food and drink. Anything that’s been made with care and feels worthy of commemorating someone’s big 7-0.
Another thing we considered? How many types of septuagenarians there are. Sure, some people want to sit back with a book. Lots of people want travel, learn new skills, or pick up new hobbies. You’ll find gifts for all phases of seventyness here without it being trying to please everybody like most gift guides will.
If you’re reading this lost for what to get that special someone who has everything they need and plenty of great taste, you’ve found the right guide. We’ve done the hard work for you. Choose something from our guide and you can’t go wrong.