15 Best Cufflinks For Men 2023

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Sharpen up your shirt with these picks.

It's all in the details, baby. And in the world of menswear, the details are, undeniably, cufflinks.

Cufflinks are the final puzzle piece of an impeccably put-together formal look, the cherry on top, the difference between a good look and a great one. If you're wearing a suit or tux with a French-cuff shirt, cufflinks aren't just a bonus but a necessity. They're what you need to keep those cuffs together. But they're about more than function; the right pair will mature and elevate your look. Call it sophistication in just two little pieces of metal. Having at least one go-to pair of cufflinks on hand (pun intended) will take you off the path of last-minute, hectic scrambling to look nice, and put you on the easy, paved road to impeccable style. So invest in a pair of cufflinks that suits you—whether simple, bold, silver, or gold, the cufflink is truly man's best friend.

Keep it simple with a versatile pair of cufflinks you can wear anywhere.

Don't be afraid to reach for a cufflink that says something about your personal style while still being classy. In a funky, knotted shape, these rhodium-plated cufflinks are the perfect eye-catching detail.

Cufflinks don't have to just be shiny, you know—they can be colorful, too. These tonal-blue enamel cufflinks are very old money.

If metal's not your thing, the classic knot cufflink—this time in an unflashy, unfussy fabric—should be your go-to.

Cufflinks don't have to be (and really shouldn't be) boring. Let your cuffs take a walk on the fun side of things with a playful, intricate cufflink like this one.

A pop of color is just what you need to make an ordinary shirt a bit more fun.

At under $100, these cufflinks look like they should cost a lot more. A hammered, textured front and Ted Baker branding on the back ensure these will always elevate your look.

Cat lovers, this one's for you. Plus—they come in silver and gold.

For those wanting something elegant yet edgy—you know, like the Travis Barkers and MGKs of the world—Alexander McQueen is your go-to. This pair is accented with Swarovski crystals.

Sleek and simple, the Ferragamo logo never fails. Not even on your wrists.

The cufflinks should fit the man, of course, and Brilliant Earth takes it to the next level. Engrave your initials or the initials of a loved one on these simple octagonal cufflinks.

Having the Gucci logo anywhere on your person—and especially on your cufflinks—is a fast-track to Cool Guy status.

Maison Margiela's cufflinks exude luxury, with a beautiful mother-of-pearl face enclosed by gold-tone brass.

Made from sterling silver, these are the kind of understated, minimalist cufflinks you can reach for every day and never get too much of.

Having Burberry on your person—in vintage steel, no less—is instantly elevating, and these cufflinks are cool enough to wear anytime.

Trishna Rikhy is the Associate Style Commerce Editor at Esquire. Previously, her writing has appeared in Vogue Runway, PAPER Magazine, V Magazine, V MAN, and more. She is based in NYC, but can probably be found wherever the strongest cup of coffee is.

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