cuff it up: decoding shirt cuffs for men

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. . BARREL . . ONE . . FRENCH CUFF IT UP Little details count, so consider the variety of different cuff options when buying a dress shirt. Keep in mind the occasion for which you are dressing up and match it with these options. . . . . ANGLED . . . . TWO BARREL v/s FRENCH CUFFS The first step is to decide if you’d like to go for a Barrel Cuff or French Cuff. You’ll need cuff links to close your French Cuffs, whereas Barrel Cuffs are simple button closure. French cuffs are more formal and should be the natural choice if you’re buying a tuxedo shirt or wedding shirt. ONE v/s TWO BUTTON The next choice is where you’d like a one-button or two-button cuff. One-button cuffs are a standard type and also shorter in length than their two-button counterparts. Those who want a slightly more formal look may want to consider two-buttons; also consider these if you have long arms. Ideal choice of cuffs when wearing a jacket. . . . . ROUNDED ROUNDED v/s ANGLED This one is all about your personal taste. Some cuffs are rounded, others are angled. Rounded cuffs are probably most commonly available and are very subtle. The angled version have a design element to it.

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BARREL

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ONE

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FRENCH

CUFF IT UPLittle details count, so consider the variety of different cuff options when buying a dress shirt. Keep in mind the occasion for which you are dressing up and match it with these options.

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ANGLED

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TWO

BARREL v/s FRENCH CUFFSThe first step is to decide if you’d like to go for a Barrel Cuff or French Cuff. You’ll need cuff links to close your French Cuffs, whereas Barrel Cuffs are simple button closure.

French cuffs are more formal and should be the natural choice if you’re buying a tuxedo shirt or wedding shirt.

ONE v/s TWO BUTTONThe next choice is where you’d like a one-button or two-button cuff. One-button cuffs are a standard type and also shorter in length than their two-button counterparts.

Those who want a slightly more formal look may want to consider two-buttons; also consider these if you have long arms. Ideal choice of cuffs when wearing a jacket.

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ROUNDED

ROUNDED v/s ANGLEDThis one is all about your personal taste. Some cuffs are rounded, others are angled.

Rounded cuffs are probably most commonly available and are very subtle.

The angled version have a design element to it.