French Cuffs: Style, History, and Cufflink Elegance

French cuffs (double cuffs) feature a folded‑back cuff with buttonholes on both layers, fastened with cufflinks instead of buttons. They extend slightly beyond the jacket sleeve, adding formal elegance.

Key Features

• Two layers, four buttonholes.
• Require cufflinks (silk knots, metal, precious stones).
• Traditionally worn with French‑cuff shirts and suits/tuxedos.
• Also called “double cuffs” or “musketeer cuffs.”

Styling Tips

• Match cufflink metal to watch, belt buckle, tie clip.
• Silk knots for business; metal/gem for evening.
• Ensure shirt sleeve length shows ~½ inch of cuff beyond jacket.