{"id":1051,"date":"2014-02-04T22:25:26","date_gmt":"2014-02-05T03:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/?p=1051"},"modified":"2024-09-26T09:20:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T13:20:39","slug":"how-to-choose-dress-shirt-cuff-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/how-to-choose-dress-shirt-cuff-style\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Dress Shirt Cuff Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All of the little details count, so consider the various cuff\u00a0options when designing\u00a0a dress shirt. Below is a breakdown of the decisions you can make.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1785 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/ChoosingACuff.jpg\" alt=\"dress shirt cuff styles\" width=\"975\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/ChoosingACuff.jpg 975w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/ChoosingACuff-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/ChoosingACuff-500x181.jpg 500w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/ChoosingACuff-700x253.jpg 700w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/ChoosingACuff-196x71.jpg 196w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/ChoosingACuff-140x51.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Barrel Cuff vs French Cuff<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to decide if you&#8217;d like to go for a Barrel Cuff or French Cuff. You&#8217;ll need cuff links or cuff knots to close your French Cuffs, whereas Barrel Cuffs have\u00a0simple button closures. French cuffs are definitely more formal and are the natural choice if you&#8217;re buying a tuxedo shirt or wedding shirt.<\/p>\n<p>Some guys love French Cuffs, others love Barrel Cuffs. Typically French Cuffs will be &#8220;more work&#8221; and be more of a statement, whereas Barrel Cuffs are more common and subtle.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>One Button vs Two Button<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want a Barrel Cuff, the next choice is whether you&#8217;d like a one-button or two-button cuff. One-button cuffs are a little more subtle and shorter in length than their two-button counterparts. Those who want a slightly more formal look should consider the longer, two-button cuffs\u2014also think about these if you have particularly long arms.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Long One Button vs Standard One Button<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re going with a one button barrel cuff, consider our new, slightly longer version, which clocks in at 2.875\u201d. Inspired by the cuffs common among the great Neapolitan shirtmakers, our long one button cuff is super balanced and is especially recommended for guys with arms over 34\u201d (though it looks great on all, and comes in both fused and soft versions). Put it on any shirt you\u2019d wear with a standard one button cuff.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rounded vs Mitered vs Straight Cuffs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some cuffs are rounded, others are mitered, and some have a straight cuff end. Rounded cuffs are most common and subtle, whereas mitered are generally considered more elegant and formal. The straight edge cuff is a\u00a0less\u00a0common barrel cuff design, but can be great on a casual shirt.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Fused Construction vs Soft Construction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to collars and plackets, one can get their cuffs in a\u00a0crisp, fused construction or a soft, unfused construction. We typically suggest keeping construction consistent with collar and placket\u2014if you have a fused collar, get a fused cuff. Fused is a better choice for a shirt meant to be worn in business contexts, while soft construction is ideal for casual wear or a more &#8216;sprezzy&#8217; dressy look.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/dress-shirt-cuff-styles\/\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Custom Shirt Cuff styles and descriptions.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All of the little details count, so consider the various cuff\u00a0options when designing\u00a0a dress shirt. Below is a breakdown of the decisions you can make. 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