Shirt cufflinks are one of the most refined and elegant accessories a man can own. They add a great touch of class to any outfit, formal and elegant as long as you choose the right ones based on the model of shirt worn. There are different types and they have few contraindications.
How to wear cufflinks
Cufflinks were created to be worn with shirts that have a French cuff , also called double in Italian. Unlike the classic one, the double cuff is longer and is folded over on itself. It has a buttonhole but not a button, precisely because the cufflink is used to fasten it. Obviously, it is also possible to wear cufflinks on traditional cuffs, in fact there are several simple models that have a buttonhole but not a button, precisely to allow the latter to be replaced with the elegant accessory.
The cufflink gives an enormous class to elegant shirts, there are many types: from those made of precious stones to those printed, passing through the simplest models. In our opinion, sobriety is what always pays off best, so it is better to opt for thin models, with square or oval shapes, in silver or white gold.
How to choose cufflinks based on the shirt you are wearing
Obviously, there are cufflink models that should be reserved for the evening or special occasions, and models that are good for daytime outfits. Remember that yellow gold is always very heavy, so it is better to limit it in any case. Metal cufflinks, on the other hand, should always be matched, especially in terms of color, to the other metals worn. So pay attention to your watch and belt. It is very important to choose a high-quality cufflink model , whose color does not change over time.
The rule is that cufflinks are worn only on double cuffs and with a tie, but this rule is often broken and we find them even on more casual looks, the important thing is always to evaluate the overall effect. A situation in which it is appropriate to forgo the use of cufflinks is when you wear a button-down shirt, since this has buttoned cuffs.
Cufflinks to wear: some style tips
When choosing cufflinks to wear, it is important to think about the occasion you will be attending. Office cufflinks cannot be the same ones you will wear to a wedding. For more casual, office outfits, it is better to avoid precious stones and yellow gold, while for important occasions and social events you can be more daring.
Always choose quality, the wrist is a very visible part of the body, which moves continuously and therefore is subject to small impacts. If you wear low-quality cufflinks you risk them getting ruined or broken, making you look bad, perhaps in the middle of an important appointment. Tradition says that every man should own at least three pairs of cufflinks : one for evening events, one for work appointments and a more casual one, for free time. Finally, remember the fundamental rule: sobriety and simplicity are always a guaranteed success.
The different types of twins
Fabric cufflinks
Fabric knot cufflinks are the least formal and most affordable model. You can find them in many different colors, so you can match them with any look. They are made of elastic thread, braided to form a knot. Very simple to use, just insert the knot into the cuff buttonhole and let it come out of the opposite buttonhole.
Torpedo Twins
The torpedo cufflink is the most widespread and used, composed of an easy-to-use clip and a decorative part. Available in different variations, both in terms of material and decoration. To use them, simply insert the clip into the loop, making it come out on the opposite side, and turn in the opposite direction.
Chain cufflinks
Chain cufflinks are the most elegant, composed of two decorative parts that are connected to each other by a thin chain. They are reserved for special occasions and social events. Chain cufflinks are perfect with a tuxedo. Simply insert a facet into the buttonhole, making it come out from the opposite one, to fasten them.
Bar cufflinks
Bar cufflinks are the simplest variant, consisting of two decorative metal faces connected by a simple rigid bar. Both ends are fixed and in this variant there are no moving parts. Their use is very simple, in fact, just push them into the buttonholes of the cuff.
If you are a refined man you cannot give up this precious accessory, capable of raising the level of any of your outfits and making you elegant on every occasion.
