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.

[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.

[Jock Scot]

I well remember seeing some of those errr , well, paintings on the B-17's for real in my much younger days when staying with reletives in East Anglia. I seem to recall that my elder brother was quite interested in them!

[creagdhubh]

I well remember seeing some of those errr , well, paintings on the B-17's for real in my much younger days when staying with reletives in East Anglia. I seem to recall that my elder brother was quite interested in them!

Hahahaha!

[TheOfficialBren]

I well remember seeing some of those errr , well, paintings on the B-17's for real in my much younger days when staying with reletives in East Anglia. I seem to recall that my elder brother was quite interested in them!

Ha!
That's bawdy.




Seriously, though, are you referring to these?

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Knot-C...os=1&cgid=0234

I've seen them on rare occasions I've but never worn them. I quite like them actually but I can quickly see why they are not appropriate for all occasions.

I've always either had shirts with button cuffs or worn proper cuff links where links are needed.

[super8mm]

I will probably stay with something mellow like a engraved Clan Crest at the most but probably more along the lines of chrome with a black setting.

for spice I can wear my bird earing. when shoppign for that I was looking for a parrot but asked for a bird and the older lady want to the back room and brought out a try of the other kind of bird

[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.