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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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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- It is also a good idea to have a contrast between the cufflinks and the shirt so that the cufflinks are visible.
- Colorful cufflinks are best matched with plain colored shirts, while simple classic looking cufflinks go well with patterned/striped shirts.

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- 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