Quick answer: The best Secret Santa and white elephant gifts get a laugh when they're opened and still get used after. A funny embroidered hat does both. DSY Lifestyle hats are $35, beanies are $24.99, and the phrases are made to be read out loud.
At a glance
- Budget: $24.99 beanies and $35 hats
- Best for: office gift exchanges, white elephant, teachers and coworkers
- Why it works: one size, funny, and everyone reacts when it's opened
- Made by: a family-run hat brand in Denison, Texas
What makes a great gift exchange gift
In a white elephant, the gift people steal is the one that makes the room laugh. Pick a phrase that fits the office mood, and you'll see it get stolen twice.
For the introvert
Sorry I'm Late I Didn't Want To Come Trucker Hat ($35) — A customer at the fair said, "I need that hat every day of my life."
Homebody Anti-Social Club Baseball Hat ($35) — For the coworker who'd rather be home.
I Came I Saw I Left Early Baseball Hat ($35) — For the one who leaves every party first.
Airplane Mode Baseball Hat ($35) — For the coworker who needs a break.
For the coffee-fueled coworker
More Espresso Less Depresso Baseball Hat ($35) — For the one who's on their third cup by 10.
Iced Coffee Social Club Baseball Hat ($35) — Iced coffee in December? Yes.
For the honest ones
I Hate It Here Baseball Hat ($35) — Funny at any office party.
Always Late Baseball Hat ($35) — For the coworker who's never on time.
Tired Teacher Club Trucker Hat ($35) — For the teacher who deserves a break.
For the white elephant steal
Hell Yeah I've Been Naughty Christmas Baseball Hat ($35) — The one that gets stolen.
Merrier With A Martini Christmas Baseball Hat ($35) — For the coworker who brings the party.
What DSY customers say
DSY Lifestyle has more than 600 customer reviews with an average of nearly 5 stars. Here is what real customers said about hats like these:
“Wonderful, high quality, gift-quality item and it arrived quickly!!”
— Review of a custom baseball hat
“Great quality. Fast shipping. Wonderful gift!”
— Review of a custom baseball hat
Gift tips from the hat booth
- Under $25? Grab an embroidered beanie for $24.99.
- More picks. See our Coworker Collection and Hard-to-Shop Friend collection.
- Buying for the whole team? We also make custom embroidered hats for groups and businesses.
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FAQ
What is a good white elephant gift under $35?
A funny embroidered hat like Sorry I'm Late I Didn't Want To Come, Homebody Anti-Social Club or Hell Yeah I've Been Naughty. DSY hats are $35 and beanies are $24.99.
What is a good Secret Santa gift for a coworker?
A hat with a phrase that fits their personality, like More Espresso Less Depresso for the coffee lover or Airplane Mode for the one who needs a break.
Are DSY hats unisex?
Yes. DSY caps are one size fits most and work for both men and women.
Do you make custom hats for a whole team?
Yes. DSY Lifestyle makes custom embroidered hats and logos for groups and businesses, and offers wholesale by the dozen.
About the author: Daisy Delgado is the founder of DSY Lifestyle, a family-run embroidered hat brand based in Denison, Texas, known to State Fair of Texas visitors as the Texas Hat Lady. Every DSY hat is machine embroidered in-house. Follow along on Instagram or read our story.