How to Buy Tuxedo Cufflinks
Cufflinks are decorative fasteners worn on the cuffs of long-sleeved shirts. When wearing a tuxedo shirt with French cuffs, cufflinks are a necessity. While some people choose to wear cufflinks on a regular basis, you usually see them during formal events like weddings and proms. Does this Spark an idea?
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Buy one pair of cufflinks that can be worn with several different colors of shirts to various events. Something basic with onyx or opal inlays works well.
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Select silver or gold based on your personal preference and skin tone. While some people believe that gold is more formal, there is no steadfast rule.
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Pick a double-faced cufflink (two similar faces linked with a metal bar) for a truly formal look. You may also find these with chain attachments that could bear monograms or logos.
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Take the shirt you will be wearing to the jewelry or formal wear store if you need cufflinks to match a specific outfit. You may even consider bringing the tuxedo jacket along to complete the look.
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Buy monogram or birthstone cufflinks to add a personal touch to your tuxedo. One high-quality pair of monogram cufflinks can pretty much be worn every time you wear your tuxedo, if you wish.
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Let your cufflinks express your personality. Since this accessory is so small and subtle, you can add a bit of fun without worry. Dice, robots, animals, playing cards or handcuffs add a bit of naughtiness to your formal attire. Just avoid embarrassing or lewd cufflinks anywhere you might need to make a good impression.
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Look for cufflinks that match your profession. Lawyers could pick a justice scale, while doctors could buy a stethoscope design. Just pick something you find appropriate.
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Judge the weight of a cufflink. Bulky, heavy cufflinks may be uncomfortable on smaller wrists. Your cufflinks should never appear too small or too large on your wrist when worn.
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Choose a cufflink with a locking clasp to prevent it from falling off. A thicker cuff forces snap-on cufflinks out of the hole. A hinge clasp usually works well with most shirts.
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Tips & Warnings
Before you buy a pair of cufflinks, speak with your father or grandfather. Since cufflinks were more common in days past, they may have a formal pair of heirloom-quality cufflinks. Not only will you look nice, but you'll also have a piece of family history with you.
Pick cufflinks that are small enough to fit through your shirt holes, but large enough to stay put.
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chweet
Sep 08, 2008
There are two important factors that should be considered when deciding the type of cufflinks to wear: - The cufflinks should firstly be appropriate for the occasion. - The cufflinks should also match your attire. When selecting appropriate cufflinks for an occasion. - Novelty cufflinks such as animals or superhero logos are best suited for informal occasions where smart-casual attires are acceptable. - For formal functions or dinners, choose a pair of cufflinks with simple designs such as stripes or Swarovski crystals. Matching your cufflinks to your attire. - You should try to match your cufflinks, firstly to your tie. - Besides matching them to your tie, you can match them to other accessories such as your watch, ring or chain. - If you are wearing a dinner jacket, try to match your cufflinks to your inner white shirt. - It is also a good idea to have a contrast between -
chweet
Sep 08, 2008
There are two important factors that should be considered when deciding the type of cufflinks to wear: - The cufflinks should firstly be appropriate for the occasion. - The cufflinks should also match your attire. When selecting appropriate cufflinks for an occasion. - Novelty cufflinks such as animals or superhero logos are best suited for informal occasions where smart-casual attires are acceptable. - For formal functions or dinners, choose a pair of cufflinks with simple designs such as stripes or Swarovski crystals. Matching your cufflinks to your attire. - You should try to match your cufflinks, firstly to your tie. - Besides matching them to your tie, you can match them to other accessories such as your watch, ring or chain. - If you are wearing a dinner jacket, try to match your cufflinks to your inner white shirt. - It is also a good idea to have a contrast between
