Varieties of Cufflinks Available

By Brad Wilson


Have you ever stopped and stared at another man wearing a stylish French cuff shirt and suit, and wondered, "Where does he get that wonderful fashion sense?" It happens. Many men these days are taking advantage of the class, sophistication, and elegance one small detail brings to each ensemble they put together: cufflinks.

You don't just leave cufflinks for wedding ceremonies. They can work well with so many wardrobe choices. To get your money's worth, think about your cufflink purchase and consider the many types of cufflinks available.

Cufflink Types

Cufflinks with Toggle Closures - Bullet Back cufflinks are the most commonly used variety. The backing rotates in between the two sides of the support, creating an easy way to push the cufflink through the button holes. Upon insertion, the backing flips back out to secure the cufflink. Since they are easy to put on, they are great for every day use.

Closures with Whale Back- These come with what is known as a "Whale Tail" and are similar to toggle cufflinks. The backing secures cufflink to the shirt once it has been placed inside the cuff. These are perfect for meetings or for everyday use.

Fix Backing- This style does not have any moving parts, which makes it more durable than the whale back closures. With these you have the option of reversible cufflinks as well. Trickier than other cufflink backings, a bit of practice will help you learn the trick. These are very versatile. The back design mirrors front designs which make them more appealing.

Cufflinks with Chain Link System- The chain link is the original cufflink style. The chain allows for a loose fit on your wrist while giving you a unique design on both sides of your cuff. This really adds sophistication to your outfit. You will love both the sophisticated and the novel styles that chain link cufflinks come in.

Ball Return Cufflinks- This style is also a fixed backing with a ball at the back. The smooth ball is easy to insert, making this style easy to use than other fixed backing systems. They offer style as well as simplicity for formal dress occasions.

Choose cufflinks that compliment your personality. There are so many designs of cufflinks to choose from.




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