Cuffing 101 | What Jenn Wore

When styling clients, I get a lot of questions about cuffing. Mostly “how” but sometimes “when” and “why” too.

First, I believe that cuffing is an important part in making your fashion choices become your style. Cuffing can transform a simple button-down top and jeans ensemble into a look. Obviously, I am a huge fan.

Of course, there is the straight-forward roll cuff. This is pretty easy for jeans, because it tends to stay more easily with a thicker fabric. In essence, you make the first roll the width of the desired cuff and then roll again.

Look how great the cuff looks?! In particular, I like to show a little bit of skin above an ankle bootie. It makes the look a little more dynamic – less predictible.

{outfit details} booties: rag & bone, bracelet: Gorjana

A little more tricky, but with way better staying-power, is the “French Cuff.” In particular, this type of cuff is great for sleeves because it is less likely to unravel than the typical roll.

First, you create a large fold – it should hit where you ultimately want your cuff to end.

Next you fold again, essentially folding the cuff in on itself.

{outfit details} shirt: Treasure & Bond (similar), cuff: gorjana, watch: Cluse

You can do the same with jeans, as demonstrated by Kirsty.

Make one large cuff.Then cuff again, folding the cuff in on itself.

There may be some adjustment required. I like the cuff to look a little more sloppy, it gives off an I’m-not-trying-too-hard, yet you just look awesomely put-together vibe. See below.