Come holiday season and it is the time to attend as well as host parties. You
are required to take out the formal clothes and be ready for treating your taste
buds and dancing away all through the night. While dressing up for formal
parties, women have a lot of options, when compared to men, especially in case
of accessories. Amongst the limited jewelry options for men, cufflinks are the
most popular. They can add a chic and elegant touch to any male outfit, apart
from making it a bit personalized.
Cufflinks have the ability to transform a simple shirt into an attire that is
quite extraordinary and stylish. However, ask men and you would find most of
them daunted with task of wearing cuff links. However, did you know that wearing
cufflinks is one of the easiest tasks you could lay your hand on! And once you
have mastered the art, it would be time to bid adieu to all the button up shirts
in your wardrobe. In case you are also one of the patrons of cufflinks, but
still not sure as to how to put them on, go through the following lines and get
the required information.
How To Wear Cufflinks
* First of all, you need to put on a shirt that has French (or Double) cuffs,
which are extra long and have no 'buttons and holes' on each side.
* Now, fold back the cuffs, while ensuring that they form a neat and even line
at the end of the sleeves.
* Pinch the cuffs of your sleeve together, making sure that the holes for the
cufflink line up alongside.
* Finally, insert the cufflink through the two holes and then secure it tightly.
Repeat the process with other sleeve.
* The way you insert the cufflink and secure it will vary slightly, depending
upon its style.
* In case of 'bullet back closure' cufflinks, there will be a torpedo or
bullet-shaped capsule, suspended between two posts. Flip the capsule on its axis
before sliding in the cufflink and then, flip it horizontally to secure it.
* In case of 'whale back closure' cufflinks, there will be a straight post, with
a flat, solid whale tail. Flip the whale tail flat, before sliding in the
cufflink and then, flip it back in place to secure it.
Choosing The Right Cufflink
* In case you are wearing the cuff links for the first time, it would be great
to take a cue from what others are wearing.
* Choose a cuff link with the mood of the occasion. Cuff links range from plain
gold, silver and black, which are ideal for funerals, to those made from wood or
seashells, apt for parties. Select them carefully for the occasion. For
instance, hematite cuff links are great choice for a formal event, while paua
shell cuff links suit a more festive occasion and daily wear.
* You can also wear cufflinks and studs with a shirtfront, with double
buttonholes for the studs. In fact, a convertible style to button or wear with
studs would also be a good option to explore. Let the mood of the occasion guide
your choice of gemstones.
* Remember, rules are just a set standard, but there are always chances for you
to alter and portray your personal expression. |
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