Sock Stocking Stuffers for Him and Her (All Under $20)

Stocking stuffers are the small gifts people actually remember, because they get used. Socks are the classic for a reason: everyone wears them, and a good pair in a fun pattern feels like a treat instead of a chore. The trick is choosing socks that are a step up from the multipack in the drawer.

Here are our favorite sock stocking stuffers for him and for her, all under $20 a pair, plus a few tips for filling every stocking in one easy order.

The short answer

• For him: a holiday dress sock like Snowflake or Penguin, or a fun everyday pattern like Cocktails.
• For her: Santa, Christmas Tree or Mini Hearts crew socks.
• Sizing: men's socks fit shoe sizes 7–12 and women's fit 6–9, so you don't need to know anyone's exact size.
• Filling several stockings? Orders over $75 ship free and come with a free gift.

Stocking stuffer socks for him

Holiday patterns

• Snowflake: colorful snowflakes on black that work with a suit at the office party and with jeans on Christmas morning.
• Penguin: a playful winter pattern for the guy who leans into the season.
• Ornament Tree: a festive tree on navy, subtle enough for work.
• Noel and Snowman: classic Christmas motifs for ugly-sweater parties and family photos.

Patterns he'll wear all year

• Cocktails: tiny cocktail glasses on navy, for the host or the happy-hour regular.
• Golf: small golfers on black, for the golfer who already has every gadget.
• Shark: a navy dress sock with a little bite.
• Mini Hearts Navy: small hearts on navy, an easy one from a partner.
• Novelty crew socks like Koala, Avocado or Burger for the funny one in the family.

Stocking stuffer socks for her

Holiday patterns

• Santa: Santa on black crew socks, made for Christmas morning.
• Christmas Tree: a festive tree pattern for the holiday party.
• Snowman Stripes and Snowman Green: cozy patterns for lounging by the fire.

Patterns she'll wear all year

• Mini Hearts Black and Mini Hearts White: small hearts that work with jeans, trousers and boots.
• Funky Hearts: colorful hearts on black, for a pop of color.
• Koala, Avocado or Pizza: fun crew socks that make her laugh when she unwraps them.

Tips for better stocking stuffers

• Go one step up in quality. Soft organic cotton, a seamless toe and a cuff that stays up are what make socks feel like a gift.
• Match the pattern to the person. A golfer gets golf, the cocktail lover gets cocktails, the animal lover gets Koala.
• Roll, don't fold. A rolled pair tied with ribbon fits neatly in the toe of a stocking.
• Buy for the whole family at once. Mixing men's and women's pairs in one order is the easiest way to reach free shipping and the free gift over $75.

Shopping for a bigger gift? See our holiday sock gift guide for men, our Christmas socks gift guide for women, or browse the full Christmas collection.

Holiday ordering tips

• Order by December 20 with Priority Mail, or by December 17 with regular shipping, for delivery before December 25 in the US.
• Free shipping and a free gift on US orders over $75.
• Easy returns: unworn socks can be returned within 60 days.
• First order? Use code WELCOME10 for 10% off.

Every pair of Love Sock Company socks is organic cotton, designed in the USA and made with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified materials. Shop the Christmas collection.

Frequently asked questions

What are good stocking stuffers for men?

A pair of quality socks in a holiday or hobby pattern is an easy stocking stuffer he will actually use. Holiday dress socks like Snowflake or Penguin, or everyday patterns like Cocktails or Golf, all fit in a stocking.

What are good stocking stuffers for women?

Fun crew socks are an easy pick: holiday patterns like Santa or Christmas Tree, or year-round patterns like Mini Hearts.

What size socks should I buy?

Our men's socks fit shoe sizes 7 to 12, women's crew socks fit 6 to 9, and women's knee-highs fit 6 to 10, so you don't need to know an exact size.

How much do sock stocking stuffers cost?

Our single pairs of crew and dress socks are all under $20, and orders over $75 ship free in the US with a free gift.

When should I order for Christmas?

For US delivery before December 25, order by December 20 with Priority Mail or by December 17 with regular shipping.