have cufflinks gone out of style?

Cufflinks have been around forever in men’s formal wear.

And to answer your question: no, they’re definitely not out of style. But here’s what’s changed – they’re not just for showing off how much money you have anymore. These days, guys wear cufflinks because they want to add some personality to their look.

It’s less about the “look how rich I am” vibe and more about “I pay attention to the details.” Think of it like choosing a nice watch – it’s not always about the price tag, it’s about what it says about your style.

Technically, yes. You are wearing them to add flair and a little suave detail. But it’s not a diamond ring meant to blind everyone in the room. Cufflinks are meant to be glimpsed when you extend your hand or gesture. They should stay hidden most of the time and tastefully emerge for brief moments when others can catch a look.

A well-tailored suit accomplishes this naturally without you having to think about it. Your shirt cuff should show half an inch to one inch beyond your jacket sleeve. When you reach for something or shake hands, the cufflink makes its appearance for that brief moment.

The key is subtlety,
you want people to notice the detail without it screaming for attention.
Good cufflinks work like a quality cologne: noticeable up close but never overwhelming.

So, are cufflinks supposed to show? Yes and no. It totally depends on the situation and what kind of impression you’re going for.

Well, they were made for those shirts, but modern cufflinks give you a lot more versatility and options. In my opinion, cufflinks still look best when worn with French cuffs.

But let me introduce you to the convertible cuff.

This cuff works both ways. You can throw on a button like you would with a regular barrel cuff, or dress it up with cufflinks like a French cuff. Here’s the thing, it’s not as bulky as a French cuff since it’s just one layer. It keeps the same clean shape as a barrel cuff and has that extra buttonhole punched through so your cufflinks can slide right in.

The convertible cuff basically solves the biggest problem with cufflinks: you don’t need a whole separate wardrobe of French cuff shirts. One shirt can work for both casual button-up days and formal cufflink occasions.

This question is like asking “are cars expensive?” There are Ferraris in the world and there are Toyotas in the world. You can go to dollar stores and find cufflinks sometimes.

I used to go to eBay or Etsy to try and find the cheapest ones I could find. Other times I looked for secondhand ones at garage sales.

You could absolutely do the same. There’s no shame in doing so. The things you own should show your taste, not a price tag. I’ve bought plenty of cheap cufflinks that look way better than expensive ones. With that being said, when you do have some cash to spend on little trinkets, I don’t see why you shouldn’t spoil yourself a little now and then.

The most hassle-free way to buy cufflinks is Amazon. I’ll drop some links below from three different price points. Don’t get caught up in brand names when you’re starting out, focus on finding styles you actually like and will wear.

Brand	Price	Buy Here
Zealmer	$	AMAZON
TAVARAT	$$	AMAZON
Trafalgar	$$$	AMAZON

I’ve been wearing and collecting cufflinks for about 15 years now, starting back when I had to wear suits daily for work. What began as a necessity turned into a bit of an obsession.

I probably own way too many pairs at this point. I’ve tried everything from $5 flea market finds to designer pieces, and honestly, some of my favorites are the cheap ones that just happen to look great.

Hope this helps you figure out what works for your style.