Cuff links are a powerful style detail. When a dress shirt is worn under a jacket and tie, only the collar and shirt cuffs are visible. A quality dress shirt can define the level of formality of an occasion, and properly paired with a set of cuff links, a tailored jacket and a smart tie – cuff links add a distinguished look that takes an ordinary white shirt and black jacket and turns it into a distinctive ensemble. Choosing a cuff style is as important a consideration as choosing a coordinating tie and jacket. For a classic formalwear style, a French cuff shirt is a natural choice.
French cuff shirts have long been a staple of formalwear and have resurged in contemporary men’s fashion. The French cuff is a double cuff that is designed to be folded back and fastened with cuff links. Top Men’s wear designers such as Burberry, Hugo Boss, Robert Graham, and Versace offer dress shirts with classic trim options that create an exceptional tailored style.
One advantage of a French cuff shirt is that the design is intended to be worn with cuff links. At Penelope Poet, we’re fans of subtle sophisticated style, particularly in men’s jewelry. When choosing the right set of cufflinks, consider your entire ensemble. For instance, begin by considering the other accessories of the outfit such as the belt buckle and watch. Generally, it’s best to match metal with metal for formal occasions. Cuff links are available in an infinite variety of styles including silver, gold, brass, stainless steel, black-ion plated and more. Some cuff link designs are embellished with fiber optic glass, precious stones, or intricate mosaics. Remember, when worn with a jacket, your shirt cuff will be one of the only visible details of your dress shirt. Make sure these little details complement the occasion and represent the impression you wish to make.
A classic set of cuff links can go far, just like an heirloom watch. Given as a gift to your groom or groomsmen, a quality set of cuff links carry an inherent sentimental value, and bear the mark of good taste and high style. Cuff links are a timeless gift choice. Aside from a wedding ring and perhaps his grandfather’s watch, what other wedding party gift can you give that is likely to stay in a man’s personal wardrobe throughout his lifetime? Cuff links are a clear choice for a gentlemens’ gift.
Penelope Poet’s best selling formalwear cuff links:
Black Ion Plated Cuff Links
Black Ion Plated Cuff Links
Mother-of-Pearl Mosaic Cuff Links in Sterling Silver
Carved Onyx Cuff Links in Sterling Silver
Stainless Steel Cufflinks with Black Enamel
Fiber Optic Glass Cuff Links
My grrom years have long since passed, but I like the black ion plated cuff links.