The London Lounge

Often metal and pearl cufflinks have a gleam of vanity [...] Depends on the model, I think. For example, a button shaped cufflink of metal or mother-of-pearl is very low key in my view and can be worn without the . As soon as we go into stones or more artistic renditions, however, I completely agre...

I find (navy blue) silk knots to be very versatile, and I prefer them with french cuffs for day wear. Often metal and pearl cufflinks have a gleam of vanity, though I guess it depends on the setting and your age. The older you are the more entitled you are to cufflinks :) I agree completely. As a y...

What are LL members' opinions on silk knots? I feel that they can be an economical alternative to cufflinks. Their variety combned with their low cost means that it would be possible to accumulate a relatively large collection to go with almost any suit, shirt, tie combination. Do others agree or ar...

Thank you couch, for the information and the advice. I am inclined to agree with you. Perhaps this would be time to share the full extent of my black tie disaster. Needless to say this was before I chose to educate myself on such matters. Anyway, my first DJ consisted of a black notch lapel DJ, no w...

As a new member of the LL I would be interested to know members' preferences when it comes to choosing a shirt collar for a black tie event. As a university student in Ireland, opportunities to air the dinner jacket are rare and when I do I like to take time putting the ensemble together. Needless t...