Gift Ideas for August Birthdays

So, you've got an August-born in your life, and you're stuck figuring out what to get them. Don't worry, it’s not like you’re being forced to wrestle a crocodile or listen to an influencer’s podcast. Here’s a guide that’ll help you navigate this annual pain in the backside with a touch of sarcasm and a splash of humour. Would you expect anything less from The Inappropriate Gift Co. 

1. Know Your Audience - Read our Sarcastic Star Sign Blog here
People born in August are either Leos or Virgos. If you don’t know the difference, Leos are the ones with the insufferable need for attention, and Virgos are the ones silently judging you. Choose your gift accordingly.

2. For the Leos: Want to be Kings of Jungle
Leos think the world revolves around them—and they’re only slightly wrong. These drama magnets want to feel special, so get them something that screams, “Look at me!” Think along the lines of:

Personalised Anything: If you can slap their name or face on it, do it. Leo's love seeing their name in lights (or on a mug, whatever). If you don't have time for personalisation, something that tells them how fucking brilliant you think they are is great! Shiny Objects: Jewellery, flashy gadgets, or anything that can blind someone from across the room. Subtlety is for peasants. Anything that says "You're the Boss": Leo's love to be the leader of the pack, gift them anything that makes them feel like a leader! 3. For the Virgos: The Overthinkers
Virgos are practical, detail-oriented, and a bit anal-retentive. They’d rather have something useful than some gaudy nonsense. Here’s what you should aim for:

Organizational Tools: Planners, label makers, and storage solutions. Virgos love organizing things to the point of obsession. Self-Improvement Books and tools: Nothing says "I care" like a book that subtly suggests they could be better. The Inappropriate Gift Co's Fucking Honest Oracle cards will do just that!

Something to help the Overthinking Virgo in our life decompress: Think along the lines of a therapeutic candle or a cute and funny stress ball. Remember though Virgos appreciate quality over quantity.

4. Avoid These Like the Plague
Regardless of their zodiac sign, there are some things you should never gift an August baby unless you want to hear about it for the next decade:

Cheap and tacky Trinkets: They’ll see right through your lazy attempt and you’ll be persona non grata until the next century.
Re-gifted Items: They will find out. They always do. And they will hold it against you. Forever.
Anything Half-Assed: If it looks like you didn’t put in any effort and just raided the office stationery room, you might as well not bother.
5. The Last-Minute Miracle
If you’re reading this and the birthday is tomorrow (or today), fear not. There’s always the classic fallback:

Gift Cards: Yes, they’re impersonal. Yes, they’re lazy. But at least they can’t complain about it being the wrong size or colour. Make it for a store they actually like, like The Inappropriate Gift Co, or just go with a generic Visa gift card. It’s the thought that counts, right?

Remember, the key to buying a gift for someone born in August is to make them feel special without making yourself bankrupt. Show a little effort, wrap it up with a smirk in some "This is a Massive Dildo" wrapping paper, and you’ll be their favourite (or at least not their least favourite) for another year. Happy shopping, and may the odds be ever in your favour!