Men's Cufflinks

At some point in your life, a special occasion will arise that asks you to level up your style game. Whether for a wedding or a black-tie event, every guy should have a couple of key accessories in his formal-attire collection (in addition to a suit that fits just right, of course). Among those are a proper pair of cufflinks and a tie clip. But, if you’re the type who lives in tees and joggers, you might not even know where to start. That’s why we’ve curated this handy list of FAQs to help you get dapper fast. 

What Are Cufflinks?

Aside from adding a lovely touch of polish to the cuffs of your dress shirt, cufflinks hold cuffs together. They’re considered a decorative accessory that helps put the finishing touch on formal attire.

How Do I Wear Cufflinks?

Two types of dress shirts work with cufflinks—a single cuff or a French cuff shirt. A single cuff provides a more casual look, while the French cuff is folded resulting in four layers of fabric held in place by cufflinks. These folded layers ultimately create a dressier, tux-inspired style that’s preferred for formal occasions. If you’re choosing cufflinks for weddings, our tip would be to purchase French cuff shirts to complete the look.

How Do I Style Cufflinks?

When putting together a whole look, it’s best to make sure the metal of your cufflinks works well with your belt buckle. Likewise, if you’re going to wear a men’s tie clip, watch, or dress shoes with monk strap buckles, you’ll want to coordinate those hardware tones as well. Traditionally, picking one metal (i.e., silver or gold) and sticking with it was the way to go, but mixing metals is always an option.

How Do I Put on Cufflinks?

Fold back the cuff on a French cuff shirt or align the holes of a single cuff shirt so the line is straight and even. Pinch the two open edges of your shirt with one hand while inserting and securing the cufflink with the other. Most cufflinks employ a bullet back closure which simply flips down to hold your cufflinks in place. 

How Do I Wear a Tie Clip?

Tie clips for men (or tie bars) are another elegant accessory that adds a little something extra to your ensemble. For proper tie clip placement, it’s advised that you clip it onto your tie directly over your sternum. To be precise, position it between the third and fourth buttons from the collar. Men’s tie clips come in all different styles and designs and often include cufflinks as a matching set.

Shop cufflinks and tie clips for men, available at Macy’s.