French cuffs
Doubled-back shirt cuffs
French cuffs are shirt cuffs that fold back on themselves and fasten with cufflinks rather than buttons.
They appear on formal dress shirts and signal a dressier occasion: He wore a crisp white shirt with French cuffs and silver cufflinks.
The double layer of fabric creates a more substantial look at the wrist.
Formal button-up top
- sleevesGarment's arm portions
- buttonholesSlits for disc fasteners
- starchedMade stiff with sizing
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
gauntlet · shirtmaker · bespoke · tailored · tailor · button-up · tailoring · haberdashery
Refined, graceful quality
- refinementElegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
sartorial · polished · distinguished · gentlemanly · classic style · cultivated · tasteful · suave
Formal evening dress code
- galaFestive formal occasion
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
reception · opera · soiree · ballroom · formal dinner · presentation · interview · boardroom
Decorative sleeve fasteners
- studsStructural wall timbers
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- gold cufflinksFormal shirt sleeve fasteners
dress shirt
Formal button-up top
- sleevesGarment's arm portions
- buttonholesSlits for disc fasteners
- starchedMade stiff with sizing
pleated · gauntlet · shirtmaker · bespoke · tailored · tailor · button-up · tailoring · haberdashery · turnback
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- refinementElegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
dapper · sartorial · polished · distinguished · gentlemanly · classic style · cultivated · tasteful · suave · panache
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
ceremony · reception · opera · soiree · ballroom · formal dinner · presentation · interview · boardroom · corporate event
cufflinks
Decorative sleeve fasteners
- studsStructural wall timbers
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- gold cufflinksFormal shirt sleeve fasteners
- classic fashiontrench coat, blazer, pearls, tweed, cardigan
- Formal Wear Detailscufflinks, bow tie, pocket square, lapel, boutonniere