Buttons or Cuff Links?
Let’s look at another specific and important part of your suit and shirts – the buttons. At LGFG, we put a lot of thought and attention into even the smallest details of our garments so you don’t have to. We have already talked about collars, ties, and pocket squares, so let’s cover our buttons and cuffs.
Most people think that buttons are just for keeping your shirt from falling off your body or your jacket from flapping in the wind, but that’s just the obvious stuff. Of course, it’s important that you have all the buttons you need to keep the garments on your body, but the style of button is also an important detail that can set your suit or shirt apart from the crowd. Customizing your buttons is totally up to you, whether you like them in a classic white or black, or if you’re more adventurous and are looking for something more colourful, or textured, or even metal.. There are many options, but we think that one set of buttons that might deserve special attention are the buttons on your cuffs.
Here are five of the most common ways to close the end of your sleeve:
* For short sleeves, no buttons are needed. Short sleeved shirts are a great way to stay looking great while you’re trying to keep cool. Trumps a polo or even rolled up sleeves on your favourite LGFG shirt.
* One-button barrel button is very classic and safe bet to go with any event. By far our most popular option. Barrel buttons are perfectly suited for your day-to-day life – the office, important meetings, or dinner out in the evening.
* Two-button cuff, both with rounded cuffs or regular. It’s a little dressier than a one-button cuff but still not over the top formal. This button style will give you a crisp, modern appearance.
* Two-button mitered cuff is a fashion forward look that works with most fabrics and situations. It’s a popular option that is dressier than a standard barrel cuff. This cuff is a good match to work with large watches, or roll up your sleeves since the cuff is slightly wider than other options.
* The most formal cuff choice is, of course, the French cuff. It is a fold-over style that requires cuff links. This style is a must for black tie occasions – it’s a go to choice for tuxedo shirts. But, for some, they can be a little too formal to be worn everyday unless you like making a statement. There is also a rounded French cuff which is just like the normal one but for the rounded corner on the back edge nearest the wrist. It’s no less formal, butt simply another style option. The rounded French cuff also requires a cufflinks.
Our recommendation, if you’re unsure which cuff or button style is right for you, go with the one-button barrel. You simply can’t go wrong with this choice for almost all scenarios.
