cufflinks
Wrist jewelry, functional
Cufflinks are decorative fasteners that hold together the two sides of a shirt cuff, passing through buttonholes on each side.
They replace sewn buttons on formal dress shirts, which have holes but no buttons at the cuff.
Cufflinks range from simple studs to ornate designs and are associated with formal or business attire: He fastened his gold cufflinks before the interview.
Formal evening dress code
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- suitMatched formal garments
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- dress codeStandards for acceptable attire
gala · ceremony · banquet · reception · ballroom · soiree · wedding · boardroom
Upper body garment
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
- buttonDisc through a hole
- dress shirtFormal button-up top
- wristHand-forearm connection
fastener · clasp · toggle · stud · collar stays · tie clip · tie bar · pocket square
Lustrous white precious metal
- goldElement seventy-nine
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- mother-of-pearlIridescent inner shell coating
onyx · enamel · crystal · gemstone · diamond · sapphire · ruby · sterling
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- refinedPurified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
sartorial · bespoke · tailored · cultivated · urbane · chic · tasteful · classic
Item given freely
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- promotionRank increase or publicity
heirloom · inheritance · keepsake · collectible · vintage · antique · presentation box · groomsmen
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
dress code · gala · ceremony · banquet · reception · ballroom · soiree · wedding · boardroom · executive
shirt
Upper body garment
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
- buttonDisc through a hole
- dress shirtFormal button-up top
wrist · fastener · clasp · toggle · stud · collar stays · tie clip · tie bar · pocket square · lapel pin
silver
Lustrous white precious metal
mother-of-pearl · onyx · enamel · crystal · gemstone · diamond · sapphire · ruby · sterling · rose gold
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
polished · sartorial · bespoke · tailored · cultivated · urbane · chic · tasteful · classic · timeless
gift
Item given freely
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
promotion · heirloom · inheritance · keepsake · collectible · vintage · antique · presentation box · groomsmen · milestone
- formal attiretuxedo, evening gown, ball gown, prom dress, bow tie
- vintage menswearwaistcoat, cravat, top hat, frock coat, tailcoat
- riding gearriding boots, riding helmet, riding gloves, riding jacket, riding pants
- weddingwedding, wedding ring, marry, wedding ceremony, wedding rings
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- gold cufflinksFormal shirt sleeve fasteners