If Dad has any sort of fashion savvy (or if you want him to) but stresses value on the functional then the Chelsea Trench is going to be a great fit.

Select Après Gear: The Fisher + Baker Passage Hooded Jacket.

Fisher + Baker Kensington Shell Jacket - Top Pick for Business Travelers. 

This isn’t your grandma’s fuzzy, ultra-lux cashmere sweater.

No Chubby Cling? Cool.