The wardrobe of a modern man is so diverse that it has a place for things of completely different styles and directions. However, almost every representative of the stronger sex has a shirt in the closet. There should be several, among which a special place is occupied by a shirt under cufflinks. Most men only wear it for special occasions. And only high-ranking officials and diplomats can wear such a shirt every day.
What are cufflinks?
Cufflinks appeared in the fashion world long ago - back in the 17th century and already at that time were very popular among the male population. They served to fasten the cuffs of the sleeves of the shirt and were made of various materials, including precious metals. Later, cufflinks were forgotten for a while, and now they have again returned to the arena and are rightfully considered an indicator of status.
The more expensive the accessory, the more elegant the shirt should be under cufflinks - this is an unwritten rule for fashionistas. Cufflinks enable a man to create his own individual image, which differs from others in prestige and weight.
Cuff Types
Not all shirts are suitable for cufflinks, but only those that are made with special sleeves. The cuff for cufflinks can be of three different types, among which the following can be distinguished:
- Everyday, or in another way they are called "Viennese". These cuffs are traditional, cufflinks are used to fasten them instead of the usual buttons. Such models dress not only for events, but are also quite acceptable for every day.
- French (many call them “double”) are wide, two-layer cuffs. A shirt for cufflinks with such lapels will be an excellent choice for a solemn event (for example, weddings, anniversaries, etc.).
- Combined - you can safely fasten both cufflinks and buttons. Still such cuffs are called sports. If a man is tired of walking with cufflinks, he can use buttons and vice versa.
Which shirts are suitable?
The most acceptable option is a shirt for cufflinks with a double (French) cuff. It will look great symmetrical types of cufflinks. But you can also choose a shirt with a single cuff: there are no buttons on it. For such an outfit, it is advisable to choose an asymmetric version of the accessory.
However, a gentleman will look win-win only if both men's shirts have sleeves of a certain length: they should slightly peek out from under the sleeves of the jacket. Cufflinks will be visible only when bending the arm at the elbow - this is the whole “chic”, because according to the rules of good taste you do not need to expose expensive accessories. They should be opened to the eyes by chance, by chance, thereby confirming the elegance of a thoughtful image.
How to choose a color?
Often, before any celebration, it can be difficult to determine the tint range of outfits. The color of the shirt must be consistent with the color of the suit. Fashion experts advise choosing clothes so that the shirt is a couple of tones lighter than the jacket and the tie is darker than the shirt.
Ideally, shirts of a related palette are most suitable for a business suit , so you should not risk it and choose too bright, flashy shades. Also, do not choose a black shirt in the office - this option is better to wear at your leisure.
The most advantageous are combinations of white and black, white and blue, yellow and brown. But if there are difficulties with the choice, then a white shirt with cufflinks will always be a good option, which will suit a suit of any color.
Combination rules
Cufflinks are selected not only for a shirt, but also for a suit, tie, watch, in other words, for the general style. So, if you choose a business image, then cufflinks made of precious metals are perfect, and even better - inlaid with stones. With a tuxedo, pure gold or silver cufflinks will stand out too much.
If the tie is decorated with any stones, then the cufflinks look good with the same inlay. Do not forget about the combination with other accessories, for example, watches. Nowadays, manufacturing companies make every effort to facilitate the choice, and produce cufflinks complete with watches. This set is also considered an ideal gift for a man for any serious holiday.
How to wear?
Men's shirts with cufflinks are traditionally worn with a formal suit or tuxedo. This option is most suitable for various solid celebrations, trips to the theater, etc.
But today, mods prefer to experiment and are looking for other non-standard solutions. So, some manage to combine a shirt with cufflinks and classic jeans. But in this case, a blazer is always put on over the shirt. Here you should carefully select jeans by color: it is appropriate to wear dark blue or calm brown. At the same time, the shirt is selected in tone so that it also harmonizes with the color of the eyes and hair. You need to choose a cufflink so that it does not attract too much attention. For example, an accessory can be made of blue or brown enamel, as close as possible to jeans or a blazer.
Modern style provides for the creation of your own unique image. In this case, some try to combine a shirt with cufflinks and regular jeans in one outfit, without even using a jacket or blazer. But such experiments should be carried out carefully so as not to look ridiculous in the eyes of others.