Many people have asked me about the correct way of matching your cufflinks to your entire attire. Despite having worn cufflinks for many years, I decided to go online to gather as much information as I can on this topic.
Not surprisingly, most of the thoughts and ideas are similar. Here, I will summarize some of my findings.
1. Before you even think of matching your cufflinks, you need to select the right type of cufflinks for the occasion. For example, you should not wear funny but inappropriate novelty cufflinks when you are attending a formal event. Wear a pair of elegant and stylish cufflinks instead.
2. As much as you can, try to match your cufflinks to these clothing item, listed here in the order of importance.
a. Shirt. Try to have some color contrast between your cufflinks and your shirt, so that the cufflinks can stand out.
b. Necktie. The color tone of your cufflinks should be close to your necktie.
c. Wristwatch. Try to match the base color of your cufflinks to the wristwatch’s color. If the color of your watch is silver, then a pair of silver cufflinks will go well with it. Never wear a pair of green cufflinks with a gold watch!
d. Belt. Generally, the rule on wristwatch should be applied to the belt buckle as well. Do your best to match the cufflinks color to your belt buckle’s color.
Using these simple rules, you can be sure that you dress code will be impeccable and stylish wherever you go.
