CUFFLINKS
Cufflinks have been around for a very long time and are usually associated with formal events (black tie affairs) weddings or special events. Not so these days. They are just another way a gentleman can distinguish himself from the everyday man, the man he himself may be during regular business hours. Today, a fashion savvy gentleman would have in his wardrobe as many different cufflinks sets as his budget will allow. The expense of the cufflinks should not be the main criteria for purchasing a certain cufflinks set. Considering your whole wardrobe and buying to match would be the wiser choice. A well matched set of cufflinks speaks volumes about a man, more so than anything on his resume, and without word. Co-ordination should proceed value and in fact gives greater value to your entire look. French cuffs are the only shirts you can wear with cufflinks and and so the next article to address on your agenda is when to go shopping for french cuffs (the shirt comes with them). Here are a few cufflink types that you should look out for.
1. Chain Links
These are the classic look in cufflinks. They usually consist of two studs of equal size connected together by either a chain, a bar or a combination of both. Both studs are usually identical, so there is no right or wrong way to wear these cufflinks. These cufflinks would be a classy choice, but note that they are increasingly more difficult to find than other styles.
2. Fabric Knot (Monkey’s Fist)
This cufflink is a nautical knot resembling, as it’s other name suggests, a monkey’s fist. These cufflinks are extremely versatile because they can readily be found in a vast array of colors and are comparatively inexpensive. A good gentleman’s wardrobe would absolutely include a fistful of these cufflinks.
3. Torpedo (also known as the “push-through”)
One side of this cufflink is usually the more decorative side and therefore should only be worn one way with the decorative piece facing outwards. The other side is usually a plain clip, bar or a much smaller decorated piece that is used to simply fasten the cufflink to your cuff.
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