Cuffs are a piece of clothing, most often shirts or dresses, which show the end of the sleeve, making it look decorated. They can also be on trousers or pants. There are a fairly large number of cuffs, of which there are male and female. They differ in their shape, size. In women, the cuff looks graceful and fits snugly on the arm, while the man’s cuff is wider and has a small distance between the sleeve and wrist.
Sleeve cuffs
Today in the modern world there is a fairly wide variety of different cuffs that can be classified. Cuffs on the sleeves suggest a classic style as a whole, therefore, a finished image is considered to be in the presence of a jacket. But the cuffs are present not only in the classic style.
Sports, or Italian, cuffs are a type that is quite common in clothing. It looks like a single-layer material wrapped around a sleeve. There is a button on this cuff so that there is a tight fit to the arm. A second button is possible so that the sleeve can be loosened if necessary. The angles of this type of cuffs can be different: both rounded and sharp.
Viennese, or cocktail, cuffs - this is a type that is quite rare, only in solemn occasions when they are wearing a dress coat together. They became widespread after the release of films with James Bond, who wore a tailcoat with them. These cuffs are clearly visible from under the sleeve of the tailcoat, so they can also be called elongated, so they can be twisted a little. They are only fastened with cufflinks.
French cuffs are a kind that can be attributed to the most official. They put on a shirt with them when a tuxedo is supposed to be for especially important tricks. They look like a fabric folded in two, which goes around the arm, then the wrist and is fastened with a cufflink. Such sleeves, based on etiquette, cannot be rolled up.
Elasticated cuffs
They are found in everyday style clothing: jackets, coats, shirts, pants. This type of cuff is very convenient in children's clothing, allows the sleeves and legs to fit snugly to the body without bullying. This is especially important in outerwear. This cuff prevents the passage of cold air under the fabric. This cuff smoothly passes from the sleeve, the sleeve simply bends at the end, is sewn, and an elastic band is inserted inside the resulting compartment. To prevent it from slipping, they often use wide options to sew them along with the sleeve. So they will remain in place and will fit snugly to the body. There are also knitted elastic bands, which can often be found on the sleeves of jackets and coats. They can be the size of the length of the wrist and elongated - from the elbow. This type is quite common in women's outerwear.
One Button Cuffs
This cuff style refers to the classic. They can be worn with a formal suit and for a more informal atmosphere. The edge of such a cuff can be sewn at a right, oblique angle and rounded. The cuff on one button has a variation when two buttons are sewn across the sleeve. So you can fit the right size to fit your wrist.
Two-button cuffs
Two buttons on this cuff style are located along the sleeve. This style is suitable for an informal style and suggests that it will be worn not only in conjunction with a pantsuit. Unlike the classic cuff on the sleeves, this one has a large length. Edges can also be stitched at right angles, and rounded.
Cufflinks
Models of cuffs with cufflinks are considered double, since they are doubled and have a special hole through which you can put on a cufflink. This look is completely classic and completely independent of how the shirt is tailored as a whole. But the edges of the cuff do not differ from previous styles.
Cuffs and etiquette
Persons who constantly communicate with business people and they themselves are, a dress code obliges you to dress in classic clothes. To do this, you need to know the rules of etiquette, so as not to look ignorant in this matter. In the summer, it is allowed to wear a short-sleeved shirt, and in the cold season, a long sleeve is required along with a jacket. Moreover, the length of the cuff should be 2 cm more than the length of the sleeve of the jacket. In this case, the length of the cuff should not be too large. It should end strictly on the wrist. If the cuffs are shorter than the jacket, then this is bad taste. If a person wears a watch, then the cuff should be looser on the sleeve where they are. She should cover the clock a bit, snug against it. In general, the cuff in appearance should completely coincide with the collar of the shirt, and also a tie or bow tie should be correctly selected for it, depending on the case and style.