Cufflinks are the hallmark of a stylish, well-dressed man.  And, these days, there are lots and lots of choices when it comes to picking a pair to wear or to gift.  With that in mind, here are some things to consider when choosing cufflinks:

Consider What’s Right for the Occasion

Occasion is probably the first thing most people think about when purchasing cufflinks. Chances are, you already have an occasion in mind, and that’s why you’re shopping.  However, although cufflinks are a great addition to almost any event, not every cufflink is necessarily appropriate for every occasion.  

For example, if you’re going to a white tie wedding, you’ll probably want to pick cufflinks that match the formality of the event and steer clear of silly or flashy cufflinks and pick a more elegant, refined pair of cufflinks.  You might want to consider our collection of engraved cufflinks.  Or look for ones that are pure silver, or silver and black with small crystals, like some of the ones here.

On the other hand, if you’re headed to a holiday party, you may want to wear cufflinks that are more reflective of your festive spirit, like the ones in this fun collection.

 

Make a Statement About Your Interests & Hobbies

Although you may not want to wear fun or flashy cufflinks to the most formal events, there are plenty of times when it’s completely appropriate to show off your interests and hobbies.  Cufflinks are one easy way to make a statement without saying a word.

If you enjoy surfing or sailing, you might like this selection of marine-focused cufflinks.

Or perhaps cars are more your thing.  We have a fun collection of automobile-related cufflinks.

Maybe you have read every comic book, or seen every superhero movie ever produced.  We’ve got you covered there, too.  One of our licensed, themed collections may be just what you’re looking for.

Regardless, we have over 3,000 unique styles for you to explore.

 

Pick the Right Colors & Metals

When choosing cufflinks, you should also consider colors.  Silver, gold, white, and black are the easiest colors to match with an outfit, and more classic styles match these with crystals or gemstones.  However, brighter colors, like  red, pink, or purple, stand out more and may be a good choice for confident and stylish men who will pair them with suitable shirts and suits.  

 

Always Match Your Shirt

Cufflinks should match your shirt color, so you should choose cufflinks that will complement your shirt.

White shirts are very versatile and lend themselves well to a wide variety of cufflinks.  Here, you’re safe to play with colors and shapes, depending on your occasion.

Blue shirts are also classic and they pair well with cufflinks that have some blue in them.  You can choose cufflinks with different shades of blue, or stick with simple, elegant monochromatic options.  It’s easy to search by color: simply enter your search term and then use the filter choices to view cufflinks that match your selection.  Here are some by Baade that might work beautifully.

More and more often, it’s becoming appropriate to wear a wider variety of colors. As with blue shirts, try to match your cufflinks to your shirt color by filtering cufflinks to match the color or shade of your shirt.

Patterned shirts can seem daunting, but it’s not as challenging as you’d think as long as you stick to a single-colored cufflink.  Silver is fashionable and always acceptable, so by choosing silver you open up the possibility of subtly showing off your personal style through your choice of shape and design.

 

The Perfect Choice

Cufflinks are the perfect accessory, just about anywhere you’re headed.  If you’re struggling to figure out the best choice, we’d love to help you.  Feel free to contact us by calling toll-free 1-866-4MY-CUFF.  As always, orders over $29 ship free and include a free gift!