WHAT DO CUFFLINKS MEAN?
While the majority of men’s work shirts have a single-button barrel cuff that is fastened by buttons, dress shirts worn to formal or black-tie occasions and those with double (or French) cuffs require cufflinks.
These little ornamental accents, which are often formed of a metal with a silver or gold tone, serve as buttons by holding the sleeve ends together and ensuring that the cuffs are snugly fitted around the wrists. They date back to the first decade of the sixteenth century. Small strands of thread used to secure the sleeve end at the time were the only thing preventing cuffs from flopping about.
It is pretty apparent that the smallest things may have a significant impact when it comes to wardrobe challenges. Few items are smaller or more noticeable when it comes to suits than some of the greatest cufflinks. However, when used properly, they are one of the most egregiously underappreciated tools in any man’s wardrobe. They can’t simply help you avoid showing up at a formal occasion with sleeves flapping like Gandalf; they also let you add a much-appreciated dash of individuality.