July 24, 2024

How to wear cufflinks, with elegance and style.

Cufflinks might be small, but they pack a stylish punch, elevating your look from ordinary to extraordinary for formal events or in the office. Here’s how to master these essential accessories:

Shirt Selection

Opt for shirts with French cuffs or double cuffs—those with holes instead of buttons. It's the subtle details that make all the difference.

Color Coordination
Pair lighter shirts with darker cufflinks of the same hue, and vice versa. For instance, complement brown or blue socks with Leslie or tiger's eye cufflinks, or grey socks with onyx, hematite, or abalone stone cufflinks. Harmonize your cufflinks with your tie and pocket square for a cohesive look.

Accessorizing
Coordinate your cufflinks with other accessories, ensuring your metals match flawlessly. Think gold multi-disc cufflinks paired with a gold collar clip and a ring featuring an orange stone. Feeling bold? Add a lapel pin or cuff bracelet to complete your ensemble.

Occasion Consideration
For special occasions like weddings or black-tie events, select cufflinks that match the formality. At black-tie affairs, matching your cufflinks to your shirt studs exudes sophistication.

How to Put on Cufflinks
Some say it’s best to put on cufflinks before donning your shirt. Follow these steps for a seamless experience:
1. Align the two holes of your shirt sleeve.
2. Rotate the clasp so the cufflink resembles a T.
3. Using your opposite hand, insert the cufflink through the outer buttonhole.
4. Bring the other side of the cuff close so the insides of both sleeves are together.
5. Insert the cufflink through the second buttonhole.
6. Swivel the clasp to secure the cufflink.
7. Repeat for the other arm.

With your arms at your sides, let the decorative part of the cufflink face outward. You've just elevated your style game with ease.