Cuff Links

[super8mm]

I have a question about cuff links.

I got a new Balmoral Argyll jacket and a shirt, they shirt came with little things in the cuff link holes. They are small fabric balls on a sort string holding them together.

Do I just use these or just get some small silver and black cuff links?

Thanks

[Jock Scot]

Those are usually just "window dressing", so proper cuff links are required. Can I suggest subtle and low key cuff links rather that "neon style" if you are having to buy some.

[Chas]

If they came with the shirt, they are what might be called 'working cuff links'. That is to say, at work, during the day. They are cheaply made and some gentlemen's outfitters some times sell them as a job lot of 10 or more (various colours).

Usually not worn in the evening, or when out and about, or at any time when you want to look smart.

Regards

Chas

[MacMillans son]

Sometimes, over here, referred to as "silk knots". As Chas pointed out, for use on the casual end when wearing French cuffs.

[JohntheBiker]

As Chas indicated, you can get them from retailers. Brooks Brothers puts them in their shirts, so they can't be all bad, right? They even sell then in a pack with various colours.

By all means buy yourself a decent set of cuff links and if you want to wear the cloth links more casually, why not?

I don't, but that's just me.

[super8mm]

Thanks guys, what I will probably do is to wear them Firday evening to the games here and then see what the vendors have in their cases. I wont toss them out as I may need them latter on in case of emergency.

I do need to help support the folks that make the rounds to the games

[moggi1964]

I used to buy all my work shirts from Thomas Pink and Charles Tyrwhitt in London and they both provided the little knots. I kept them but never wore them. Now that I ride my motorbike to work I have to pack my clothes before leaving. A couple of times I forgot cuff links so ended up keeping a selection of the knots at work for just that kind of situation. No one notices them as far as I know and they certainly don't get taken.

By the way, if you get stuck at work without cufflinks you can use a paper clip as an emergency option. Ugly? Yes (though you may be able to color co-ordinate ) but so much better than loose long cuffs.

[super8mm]

Thanks Moggi, I'll keep that in mind

[creagdhubh]

Those are usually just "window dressing", so proper cuff links are required. Can I suggest subtle and low key cuff links rather that "neon style" if you are having to buy some.

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[seumasFinn]

Saw a younger guy with a pair that were discreet at a distance, up close you could see they had the kind of artwork often seen on the nose of a B-17.

Probably not what Jock had in mind, lol.