Shirt under cufflinks: how to choose?

The wardrobe of a modern man is so diverse that in it there is a place for things of completely different styles and directions. However, almost every member of the stronger sex has a shirt in the closet. There should be several, among which a special place is occupied by a shirt with cufflinks. Most men wear it only for solemn events. And only high-ranking officials and diplomats can wear such a shirt every day.

What are cufflinks?

In the fashion world, cufflinks appeared long ago - in the XVII 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 on, the cufflinks were forgotten for a while, but now they have returned to the "arena" and are rightfully considered an indicator of status.

The more expensive an accessory, the more elegant the shirt should be under the cufflinks - this is an unwritten rule for mods. Cufflinks enable a man to create his own individual image, which differs from others in prestige and weight.

Types of cuffs

Not all shirts are suitable for cufflinks, but only those that are made with special sleeves. The cuff under the cufflinks can be of three different types, among which one can distinguish the following:

1. Everyday, or in another way they are called "Viennese". These cuffs are traditional, for their fastening cuff links are used instead of the usual buttons. Such models are dressed not only for events, but also quite acceptable for every day.
2. French (many called "double") are wide, two-layered cuffs. A shirt with cufflinks with such lapels will be an excellent choice for a solemn event (for example, a wedding, an anniversary, etc.).
3. Combined - you can safely fasten both cuff links and buttons. Even these cuffs are called sporty. If a man is tired of walking with cuff links, he can use the buttons and vice versa.

Which shirts are suitable?

The most acceptable option is a shirt with cuffs with a double (French) cuff. It will perfectly look symmetrical types of cuff links. But you can also choose a shirt with a single cuff: it does not have buttons. For this outfit, it is desirable to choose an asymmetric version of the accessory.

However, the gentleman will look win-win only if both men's shirts have sleeves of a certain length: they should slightly look out from under the sleeves of the jacket. Cufflinks will be visible only when the arm is bent at the elbow - this is the whole "chic", because according to the rules of good taste, you do not need to expose expensive accessories for show. They should be opened by chance, accidentally, thereby confirming the elegance of a thoughtful image.

How to choose a color?

Often, before any celebration, it can be difficult to determine the tone of the outfit. The color of the shirt must match the color of the suit. Fashion experts advise you to choose clothes so that the shirt is a couple of tones lighter than the jacket, and the tie is darker than the shirt.

Ideally, business suits are best suited for shirts of the related palette, so do not take risks and choose too bright, flashy shades. Also, you should not choose a black shirt in your office - it's better to wear this at your leisure.

The most advantageous combinations are white and black, white and blue, yellow and brown. But if there are difficulties with the choice, it is always a good option to have a white shirt for cufflinks, which will suit a suit of any color.

Matching rules

Cufflinks are selected not only under the shirt, but also under the suit, tie, watch, in other words - under the general style. So, if you choose a business image, then perfect cuff links made of precious metals, or even better - inlaid with stones. With a tuxedo, pure gold or silver cufflinks will stand out too.

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, wristwatches. In our time, manufacturers are making every effort to facilitate the selection, and release cufflinks complete with a watch. 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 strict suit or tuxedo. This option is most suitable for various solid celebrations, going to the theater, etc.

But today mods prefer to experiment and look for other non-standard solutions. So, some manage to combine a shirt with cuff links and classic jeans. But in this case, a blazer is always worn over the shirt. Here you should carefully choose jeans in color: it is appropriate to wear dark blue or calm brown. At the same time, the shirt is selected to match the color of the eyes and hair. Cufflink should be chosen so that it does not attract too much attention. For example, the accessory can be made of enamel blue or brown, as close to the jeans or blazer.

Modern style provides for the creation of its own unique image. In this case, some try to combine in one outfit a shirt with cuff links and ordinary jeans, even without using a jacket or blazer. But such experiments should be carried out carefully, so as not to look ridiculous in the eyes of others.