Sterling Silver Fleur De Lis Jewelry
When it comes to menswear, Fred Astaire was one of the greats. Oh sure, high-waisted white pants with suspenders aren’t coming in again anytime soon, unless we’re very much mistaken. But in his day, Fred navigated the treacherous waters of 30′s and 40′s fashion with more than just ease – he took it to a new level. Accessories were his specialty. Swanky argyle socks beneath impeccably cuffed trousers were a must, especially when jitterbugging with gorgeous starlets. No belt? A striped silk tie is the perfect substitute. Kinda makes you rethink the whole belt thing, as a matter of fact. Not to mention that putting the tie through your belt loops leaves your collar comfortably open, so why not roll those sleeves up a little bit, too? Comfort, elegance, originality, and a seemingly effortless style were Fred Astaire’s hallmarks.
For would-be sharp lookers in today’s fashion world, there still seems to be that fine line between dressing creatively and simply wearing clothes that are too loud. No one wants to be lost in the crowd, wearing the same old thing day after day, and yet, finding something that doesn’t have that “uniform” feeling is challenging. Go too far, and you’re in the clown category, with people raising their eyebrows at each other as you pass by. Finally, you end up wearing that light-up Christmas tie in a show of recklessness, only to realize it’s time for your performance review.
What’s a guy to do?
Take a page from Fred Astaire’s book and look to your accessories. Maybe you don’t really have any, other than the basics: ordinary socks, a couple of plain belts, that Casio watch with indiglo (kidding, kidding), and a few ties, most of which you don’t wear because they were your Uncle Bernie’s and he really had a thing for paisley. Take courage, men: this is where you get a little brave. And by “a little,” we mean “a little.”
Consider one short phrase: cufflinks for men. These little jewels (and sometimes we mean that literally) are the ideal way to jazz up a boring wardrobe. Men’s cufflinks are worn with shirts that have a French cuff (or double cuff), meaning that the cuff has two buttonholes instead of a button and one single buttonhole. Cufflinks fasten through the buttonholes, and come in a variety of designs from understated and elegant to amusingly pop-culture. Cufflinks also have just the right amount of exposure: they’re not going to stand out exaggeratedly from the rest of your outfit, but they’ll be subtly noticeable every time you use your hands, whether you’re having coffee, signing contracts, or adjusting your tie. As you move from office to boardroom to lunch to cocktails, this accessory moves with you and is never out of style, quietly adding your signature stamp to any outfit.
Perhaps you’re a sports fanatic. Any and every sport and team logo is available in a great set of cufflinks. Or maybe you’re a college professor, in love with Art and History. Enameled cufflinks with a fleur de lis, art deco, or Celtic cross design might be perfect for you. Maybe you dig the aforementioned pop-culture. You can find everything from James Bond to The Twilight Zone, all wearable and appropriate-for-anything on a quality pair of signature stamp cufflinks.
So give your wardrobe an update. But stay away from those high-waisted white pants! Go with a classic accessory that speaks to your own personal style: cufflinks just for men.
Whether your interests are in silver, gold, artistic, sports, or other theme-related cufflinks we’ve got you covered. Cufflink Aficionado carries a broad range of men’s cuff links designed to meet each connoisseur’s individual style and interest. Our selection of cuff links are sure to top off that perfect look.
Xavier .83ct Absolute Fleur-de-Lis Key Sterling Silver P…
