He’s not vain, he’s just observant. The mirror happens to be in front of him, and what’s he supposed to do—not look? This is the guy who knows his sleeve length, who owns lint rollers in multiple rooms, and who pretends not to notice when someone compliments his shoes but then thinks about it for the next three to five business days. Shopping for him can feel impossible because he already has opinions about everything. But that’s also what makes it secretly easy—you just have to pick something good. A sweater that fits right, a wallet that looks expensive without the logo, sneakers that go with every pair of pants he owns. He doesn’t need more stuff, he needs the right stuff, and this list is full of it.
At the end of the day, he’s going to do what he does: catch his reflection in anything that shines, run a hand through his hair like it’s second nature, and ask how he looks (twice) before he leaves the house. The least you can do is give him something that deserves the attention.