Cufflinks may be small, but there’s no doubt they pack a big punch when it comes to style. Cufflinks add sophistication, confidence and personality to an outfit, and with a pair of Deakin & Francis cufflinks on your wrist, they also make for a great conversation starter.
Cufflinks are works of art, not only because they are often set with precious gemstones, but because of the craftsmanship and artistry involved with creating them. These design pieces often are available in sterling silver, 18ct gold, and a variety of precious and base metals.
Allow cufflinks to be your essential and valuable styling opportunity, to showcase your character. It’s the small details that make the biggest difference. Even subtle differences ranging from a chain link between each cufflink head or enamel patterns can completely transform one’s attire.
Cufflinks may be traditionally associated with men’s formal wear and accompanied with black tie dress studs, but in fact you can make cufflinks work in just about any occasion, and we are going to show you how.
What do cufflinks actually do?
Cufflinks are fastening accessories used to secure shirt cuffs, traditionally wearing formal jackets or coats, but more recently becoming used for less formal occasions as well. Cufflinks come in many different styles from classic and minimal to quirky and fun.
What sort of shirts do I need?
Double or French cuff shirts are the most common and classic option to wear with cufflinks. They are a type of dress shirt that features extended cuffs that fold back onto themselves to create two layers. Alternatively, a mitered button cuff is a less formal hybrid between a button shirt and a cufflink shirt, and allows the flexibility for when to wear cufflinks.
Do I have to wear a tie with cufflinks?
You absolutely don’t HAVE to, though cufflinks look fantastic with ties. With the rise of more smart-casual wear, it is in fact very trendy to wear French cuffs with cufflinks and a coat without a tie. It looks sophisticated and classy without being too formal.
Who wears cufflinks?
Anybody can wear cufflinks. They are more commonly seen on men, however with the rise of women’s tailoring, this trend is changing. If you want to wear a shirt, why not spice it up with a pair of cufflinks to suit your personality.
Where shall I wear cufflinks?
Worklife
Many workplaces require formal suit wearing dress, leaving it difficult to express your personality, and especially make it hard to show the boss that you mean ‘business’. Whether it’s a job interview to leave a lasting impression and stand out from the competition, an important meeting or just a causal day at the office, cufflinks add edge and individuality to any workplace outfit.
Our workplace favourites
Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Knot Cufflinks: The classic knot cufflinks with royal blue and denim blue enamel detailing, these add the perfect amount of personality, whilst keeping the look very classic.
Jet Turbine Engine Cufflinks Brushed Aluminium: These jet turbine cufflinks make for a real boys toy. Made from aircraft grade aluminium with a realistic nose cone, the double stamped blades sit on micro-bearings and whirl into action when blown on! These cufflinks also with classic colours sit beautifully on most cuffs, keeping it fun but classy in the office.
Sterling Silver Boxer Dog Cufflinks: These stunning cufflinks will ensure you are the top dog! The sterling silver boxer dogs with blue cabochon sapphire eyes are sure to spark a topic of conversation, and leave along lasting impression, whether it be your interviewer, boss or fellow colleagues.
Evening Drinks
Is it a first date, drinks with friends or family? How about add a little 007 to your look by wearing cufflinks that will elevate your outfit, making you look effortlessly put together and giving the people around you something a little more personal to notice with your look.
Our favourites for evening drinks
Sterling Silver Black & White Enamel Cufflinks: These classic black and white hand-enamelled cufflinks, famously worn by Daniel Craig add that extra edge and power to an outfit, and work on almost every occasion.
Sterling Silver Racing Car Cufflinks: Drive your style to victory with this striking pair of red racing car cufflinks. You will never find yourself short of conversation at the bar with these on your wrist. Ideal for all car enthusiasts and sure to put your style in pole position.
Networking
Networking often begins with a single point of common ground. Wearing cufflinks that have a story to tell is subtle and a genius way to find common ground amongst strangers.
Our favourites for networking
Shotgun Cufflinks: These quintessentially English 12 bore shotgun cufflinks will certainly turn heads, with the detailed side lock engraving and the ability to spring lever and watch the replying magnets open the barrels to revel the gold plated cartridge caps. These movable cufflinks will absolutely get you chatting.
Sterling Silver Blue and Brown Horse and Jockey Cufflinks: For horse owners, race goers and gambling enthusiasts, these sporty, sterling silver cufflinks are the perfect cufflink to add personality and allow you to most definitely get the ball rolling with your conversations.
Special Occasions
Among special occasions, cufflinks are the epitome of formal wear. If it is a wedding, graduation, back tie event or celebration, choosing cufflinks that compliment your suit or attire really emphasise elegance in your appearance.
Our favourites for formal occasions
Sterling Silver Bumble Bee Dress Set: Black Tie is the perfect occasion to play with colours. Wearing these vibrant black and yellow enamel bumble bees with the brilliantly set cabochon sapphire eyes make these cufflinks and dress studs the perfect accessory to create a buzz around any outfit.
Sterling Silver Hexagonal Dress Stud Set – Mother-of-Pearl & Sapphire: Depending on the occasion a more classic look may be more suitable. These sterling silver hexagonal cufflinks and dress studs have stunning hand-cut bright white mother-of-pearl inlay and a blue sapphire centre, adding elegance and sophistication to your look.
So there you have the ultimate guide on how to wear cufflinks like a true gentleman. Whether you’re an avid cufflink collector or an accessory amateur, hopefully now you know all about the modern-day must have that are cufflinks and where and how to wear them.
