New York City is a haven of style and this is evident from the number of fashion houses, fashion designers and firms that are resident here. NYC has always been referred to as the Mecca of fashion due to the prevalence of stylish suit-clad businessmen and women.
In a typical work week, navy and dark suits dominate Midtown Manhattan. Men clutter the sidewalks and fill yellow taxi cabs like clones in their basic Boss and Gucci getups, and while these pricey threads might be tailored to perfection, they don’t do much in terms of helping men exude a sleek city style all their own.
Sure, suit-wearers can add a touch of uniqueness to their work-wear uniforms with a stylish tie or a sleek shirt, but the best way to stand out from the rest of the two-piece-sporting crowd is to fasten some one-of-a-kind cuff links to a posh French-cuffed dress shirt. Below are 6 of the best cufflinks you’ll ever come across.
PAUL SMITH
If you’re in a color-coordinating mood, add these blue PS-logoed enamel cuff links to a white shirt and navy suit. You’re entire outfit will look sleek and sophisticated, and your cuff links will add a personal hint of whimsical charm to the entire ensemble.
ULTERIOR MOTIVE
If you’re not afraid to experiment with different colors, Swedish design house Ulterior Motive can help you add a splash of funk to your work wear. These multicolored cuff links stand out against a white, black or blue shirt, and will surely get your quirky sense of style complimented.
TED BAKER
Ted Baker’s Ralphy cuff links come in a playful oval shape, and pair perfectly with a light blue shirt. The best part of these babies? The cut-out detail in the center makes these the most unique pair of cuff links in the whole office.
HICKEY FREEMAN
Hickey Freeman is a renowned maker of cool business wear, and the label’s accessories are no exception to this. These sterling silver square cuff links with red and ivory checkers are reserved enough to be worn in the workplace, but bold enough to make a unique statement on any white or brown dress shirt.
DUNHILL
Dunhill does posh best, and even manages to make these novelty poker card cuff links look like a sharp addition to any French cuff. This, of course, is due largely in part to the sterling silver and rhodium plating and the signature “d” logo in the corner – a symbol that connotes a strong sense of uptown chic.
A word of advice:
Be bold with your cuff links; this is the one accessory you can use to add a splash of panache to your outfit. Start with a crisp white French-cuffed shirt which is the only shirt you can ever wear with cuff links.
Silver or stainless steel cuff link designs are best, but you can also wear custom-made cuff links. For example, buy two lapel pins you like and have a local jeweler convert them into cuff links. This adds a personal, one-of-a-kind touch to your ensemble. The same can be accomplished with a pair of foreign coins you’ve brought home from a trip abroad
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