28/08/2014 11:22
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Bankers and bootleggers aren’t the only ones who have to feel comfy dressed in cuff links as daily attire. Regrettably the overview the majority of men have to sleeve studs these days is pouring them out from the tiny Ziploc pouch that came with a rented tuxedo.
However , great cuff links provide a timeless, personalized hint of fashion, and taking your French cuffs to a higher level is just as easy as building a collection of any other accessory: You simply need to kick it off with something very simple. “A good place to begin is in an ageless monogrammed set, hand engraved,” says Jeff Bennett, Vice President at Tiffany & Co. “They could be used every day.”
And don't get worried, there aren’t limitations; if you're sporting a tie, you can use cuff links.
“They are a versatile and a crucial piece of a gent's clothing collection,” adds Bennett. “Whether or not you are dressing up for a classy function, heading to the office, or possibly going out to an evening meal with associates or a loved one, a set of cuff links provide a great final touch for your appearance.”
Another great option is a pair of yellow gold or sterling silver knot cufflinks. “These can dress up timeless blazer and slacks whilst matching a business suit.” You can always take that a step down, obviously, and select the cloth knots that you’ll obtain at many menswear stores, which add a coordinated burst of shade to go with your tie, socks, or pocket square.
There’s also something at the other end of the spectrum: “For the male wishing to add exuberance to a formalised occasion, a pair of diamond studded cufflinks may be the ideal choice.”
Once you've got various all-purpose pairs in your selection, go ahead and step out more boldly. Bennett does not approve of snobbery, and recommends some out-of-the-box thinking with regards to the final touch: ”Fellas can have fun with cuff links,” he tells, “and utilize them in ways to emphasize a personal interest or pastime.”
This might not be the time to attach your son’s Hot Wheels onto a T-bar, but everything from coinage cuff links to superhero studs is appropriate within reason. Not surprisingly it is best to refrain from wearing ruby red dice to a first dinner with your sweetheart's parents, and the same is true of alcoholic drinks logos, flaming guitar picks, and anything at all that is similar to an innuendo if you are going to be in somebody’s wedding album.
Tiffany offers a variety of cufflink designs and styles including airplanes, roadsters, and nautically inspired choices, which Bennett states that are “a fun way for males to convey their character. Similar to how females use a purse or pair of shoes to convey their own style and design. A pair of cufflinks can do the same for gents.”