A Guide to Men's Dress Shirt Cuffs
A Guide to Men's Dress Shirt Cuffs
When is the last time you took a closer look at the cuff on your dress shirt? Men's dress shirt cuffs remind us of what makes menswear so unique. It's all in the details. Most dress shirt cuffs are pretty classic: a barrel cuff with a squared edge and two buttons, (the two buttons help determine the snugness you want around your wrist). Beyond that, there are so many varieties of cuffs!
A dress shirt cuff is usually defined by the shape of the cuff enclosure. At Hugh & Crye, we use a variety of cuff styles from a subtle, rounded edge to a barrel cuff, to a more unique two-button, scalloped variety. That said, our most popular cuff style is the Convertible Cuff - something that our shirts have really become known for.
A Guide to Men's Dress Shirt Cuffs
Convertible Cuff
Our standard shirt cuff is a traditional barrel cuff (rectangular piece of fabric with square corners that's closed with a button). However, we put a second buttonhole on the other side of the cuff that is unseen when worn normally buttoned, but can be opened up and worn with cufflinks. This makes the shirt much more versatile.
Rounded Cuff
Our rounded cuff is simply a barrel cuff but we've sanded the sharp corners off. Rounded cuffs give off a slightly more casual and relaxed feel so we generally pair them with our button-down collars and, appropriately, our rounded collars. The smooth line makes this a versatile cuff that works well with a variety of jackets and blazers.
Mitered Cuff
The mitered cuff is a barrel cuff that has had the corners “mitered" or cut at an angle. It's an interesting detail that creates a sharp look fitting for more professional or formal occasions. Like our standard convertible cuff, our mitered cuff features the extra button hole, allowing it to be worn with or without links.
