Cufflinks: A Retrospective

One would think that cufflinks are a thing of the past, that they are not used widely enough to be warranted the useful accessory status, and that they are not an essential piece for the male wardrobe.

Wrong! All these bold claims have been supported by either people who do not understand the importance of cufflinks or people who do not know how to dress well!

This male accessory is still one of the hottest out there and thus has become a widely debated topic in male fashion.

Cufflinks are sometimes admittedly neglected because people do not want to spend money on something they do not consider essential or do not know how it works. There are many reasons and facts about why Cufflinks are as important today as they were when they were first invented.

In this blog post, we will analyse together why Cufflinks are still considered super useful even today!

1) They serve a purpose and are not only decorative

One of the most important reasons why  Cufflinks are one of the most essential accessories for men is that they serve a purpose. The reason is to hold your shirt sleeves and shirt in place.  Traditional buttons do not prevent your shirt from being tucked into your blazer. On the other hand, Cufflinks allow the shirt to show at all times keeping that perfect balance of "looking sharp while wearing something functional".

2)They are some of the most stylish accessories

Cufflinks are super stylish when worn correctly. If you carefully and elegantly apply your own aesthetics to create an authentic look there is nothing to worry about when matching your cufflinks with your suit.
Generally,  Cufflinks are low-risk and what this means is that because of their size, they will not destroy your entire look unless they are entirely shocking or extremely bold. That said if you keep a balance between style, personal aesthetics, and the uniqueness of your personality there is almost no way to overdress of look bad because of your cufflinks!

3)There is great cufflink variety in modern fashion

Another great factor that tips the scales in favour of cufflinks is that nowadays the options are pretty much endless. From Animal Cufflinks to Skull Cufflinks, and from Sporty Cufflinks to Traditional ones, there is so much variety to pick from. Even if you have an extremely specific interest or hobby or adore a specific TV series or movie, there will 100% be a pair of cufflinks for that! There are also different types of cufflinks with different configurations and sizes! For example, there are bar cufflinks and clip-on cufflinks! Bar cufflinks are cufflinks that do not feature a clip like the traditional clip-on cufflinks. Instead, they feature a bar with two larger designs on each edge that hold the shirt in place. Clip-on cufflinks are standard cufflinks that are secure with a clip!

4)They can be easily matched with any suit

Thankfully cufflinks are a great match with any suit. A very easy piece to match due to its size, and position, cufflinks give off the air of elegance and provide that subtle but needed boost for a wholesome male outfit. There is no ugly cufflink. There are dress code-appropriate and inappropriate pairs of cufflinks. This means that your imagination and your interests are the limits and you can find a great pair that can easily accentuate your personality no matter what.

5)Cufflinks make for perfect gifts

Cufflinks are famous gifts! They work like a charm in almost any situation. They can be presented as name-day gifts, birthday gifts, graduation gifts for sons, gifts for future husbands and best men, gifts to boyfriends or fathers, and more. If you have a stylish family member and decide to buy a pair of Deakin and Francis cufflinks for them, they will most likely remember it for years to come!

If you are hesitant, buy a nice pair of Cufflinks

Due to all these facts and reasons, Cufflinks are a number one Accessory that is really intriguing to wear, offers practicality in the wardrobe, and helps us express our own personality in a creative way. Traditionally preferred by men, though not exclusively, this versatile accessory is also unisex and can enrich female wardrobes as well! You cannot go wrong with a pair of Cufflinks. The one-size-fits-all, timeless option.