subject: Cufflinks For Men [print this page] It"s hard to know which type will last and which designs will continue to stay looking up to date in a couple of years time, as a good pair of cufflinks are an investment piece for your wardrobe too.
Cufflinks are smart finishers to any work wear outfit and are pretty much an essential for any guy working in a smart office environment, and as such keep in mind you are going to be wearing them five days of the week, so the ideal is to have at least four to five pairs in a range of different colours and styles that you can select from.
Designs made from enamel on stainless steel are long lasting and strong enough to last you years, cufflinks made from this material won"t tarnish easily and upkeep is easier too, since they can be cleaned using a soft polishing cloth.
As for the actual design, colour block and graphical based designs are chic, contemporary and won"t date easily, and are great to add the perfect accent to lift a monochrome suit out of the work-wear doldrums.
Bear in mind though when choosing your cufflinks whether you want to match your tie, even if you choose not to, some colour schemes can clash and it"s always better to compliment.
If you want your cufflinks to be versatile and offer the option to change up your look consider a reversible design, as this will give you the option to choose between 1 of 2 designs according to your mood, without having to invest in two different pairs.
To care for your cufflinks avoid water and liquids and invest in a soft polishing cloth that will gently wipe away dirt and polish them up to a shine.
For a striking and bold look I"ve found these Pantone Fire Cracker cufflinks, which will make a bold statement that is perfect for adding a splash of colour to drab work-wear without going over the top.
A chunky and satisfying square with rounded corners design, these bold beauties are completely reversible making them a fantastic investment piece that will give you great mix and match options.
The easy locking system slides around a central core and clicks into position "" you want to be looking for a well-designed cufflink with an easy locking system like this, as it will fasten so much easier and quicker, and will affix better to your shirt sleeves as well.
This type of stand out design is a chunky and bold look and is a great choice if you are looking for an eye catching accessory that"s going to bring your office wear bang up to date.
These smart and modern looking cufflinks are presented in a stylish Pantone wooden high gloss lacquer box with stainless steel trim, which will help to protect and keep them looking good, as well as stylish on your dresser.
Graphical and eye catching designs like this are ideal for after-hours situations too, as this sort of design will translate easily to after work drinks in a bar, or a visit to a restaurant or club since they can be dressed up or down, and look contemporary enough to add a hint of fun to your outfit "" perfect if you"re going to be socializing.
