Shirt Studs: Definitive Guide (Tuxedo Jewelry & Black Tie Accessories)

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00:00 Shirt Stud Introduction
Shirt studs are an essential item for the correct evening dress code, but they can be difficult to get right.
00:44 What is a Shirt Stud?
A piece of men’s jewelry that is used in place of buttons on a dress shirt. They are often made in precious metals and can be very decorative with some featuring precious stones or intricate engravings.
01:28 The History of Shirt Studs
Around the 1820s, men started removing the collars of their shirts for easier laundering, as we’ve already discussed in another guide. This led to the invention of shirts with detachable collars. And, most often, these collars were heavily starched to give a crisp and clean appearance.
Today, however, you’ll typically find them in groupings of three or four to accommodate longer shirt plackets as well as the lower rise of modern waistlines.
04:48 What Makes A Perfect Shirt Stud?
We would argue that the ideal dress stud is both decorative and functional and, overall, is something elegant that will help you look your best.
06:34 Stud Materials: 1. Plastic
07:15 2. Cheap Metals (Steel, Brass, Copper, Nickel)
07:58 3. Gold
08:56 4. Platinum
09:30 5. Silver
11:08 Styles of Shirt Studs
Avoid gimmicky or novelty studs such as:
→ fabric studs, which look very cheap
→ elastic knot studs, which look like costume pieces
→ studs with logos or crests, because you’re not a walking sandwich board
→ over-the-top novelty shapes
→ cheaply Monogrammed studs, because they can seem tacky or narcissistic
→ themed studs, because they’ll generally look childish
Instead, opt for classic and luxurious items such as:
→ beautifully engraved studs, for a subtle elegance
→ simple plain studs, for that classic look
→ studs in unique shapes, to describe your personality
→ studs with inlaid stones or gems
14:11 Stud Mechanisms: 1. Solid 1-Piece Stud
15:25 2. Screw-Back Stud
16:45 3. Sliding Pin Stud
17:45 4. Spring-Back Stud
18:25 5. Cotter Studs
19:45 6. Hinged Stud (Kaiser Mechanism/Lever-Back)
Our preference at GG is for the hinged stud, which is why we've designed our Fort Belvedere studs using this method!
21:55 Stud Care & Maintenance
When selecting a shirt stud it is always best to steer clear of anything tacky or over the top and stick with something elegant and classy. Invest in quality (in terms of appearance and durability) and to keep your studs safe!
23:07 Outfit Rundown
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[@rileyemel9913]

I love that I’m watching a video about something I will probably not own for years, maybe a decade

[@keshavrao212]

Hope you do as soon as possible

[@supersonique001]

The name is 'Schlueter, Preston Schlueter' ! You nailed the dinner jacket, well done 007 !

[@sumansengupta3795]

We Indians never had this culture of wearing studs on shirts. We do have shirt studs for silk Kurtas ( long tunic worn with pyjamas and a waistcoat known as the Nehru jacket ). I have two such pairs of solid studs( with spherical heads) made in solid gold. They are family heirloom worn by my father during his marriage and if I marry, I may get to wear them too.

[@Purwapada]

oh that is very interesting. Thanks for the info!

[@itsmeGeorgina]

One good reason to marry 🙂

[@keshavrao212]

I believe Nehru jacket is just the Regency or a Victorian waistcoat. But with low waist coverage and 3 pockets.

[@sumansengupta3795]

@@keshavrao212 I never knew this ,but thanks for telling me!

[@ammarjohar1341]

I come from an Indian business community where we enjoy wearing our studds on long Kurtas. Most of us have atleast 2/ 3 pairs of detachable shirt buttons made of silver with gold inlays, ruby, emerald and pearl stones. We have been wearing these for 500+ years.

[@courtpaul9334]

🇹🇹 As a 52yrs.old man i'm still learning & happy to do so...Thank You for taking the time to educate us all on the correct way of wearing a tuxedo so we can pass it down to the next generation.

[@theamaturepro]

It's an important tradition to pass on! It's sad how many men have only worn a tuxedo to prom and their wedding. I've noticed many weddings aren't even black tie anymore. I've seen so many, and have been in multiple weddings where the dress was expensive jeans and a cheap suit jacket or even just a dress shirt and no jacket. Dressing up and knowing etiquette is falling by the wayside, but it's so important and makes men feel good!

[@shaun-ography]

I didn't realise that I have been missing out on you busting moves my whole life. I feel like I've just seen a unicorn.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

😁😎

[@nokomarie1963]

I find you guys an absolute riot. My father went in for onyx in gold T-back style shirt studs with a variety of cufflinks. He had the one tuxedo that he wore from the White House to my wedding along with its suspenders and cummerbund. He wore over-the-calf socks with either some sort of garter or the rubberbands from the Sunday Washington Post. He had several pairs of shoes that went with him to be repaired at the shop in London where he had them made. I am sorry to say that his shoes and pretty well all of his suits and ties simply disintegrated in the years after he died. His pocket squares were one thing and his cotton pocket-handkerchiefs were another. No, he did not have neck-gap or shoulder dimples even in the vile 1980s. What he did have were sports jackets over short-sleeved shirts in some sort of joke casual style and an eye-crossing number of ties. His clothing budget was rather larger than my mother's who spent hours at the sewing machine turning out her required evening gowns. It's not all fair, or gravy in reality.

[@truthreigns7]

Once again you have accomplished another excellent video. I needed this info.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Preston's dance moves... a winner 😎

[@frankmartinez4856]

This is why I love your KZbin, always learning something new! Thanks again Gentlemen!

[@chonchoco]

2:35 As a Japanese, the flowers design reminded me of the back of 100 yen coin ^^

[@FancyFellaRDR2]

Another amazing Video! Just what I've been looking for

[@ivinitmittal]

Since I use it rarely, I prefer the gold ones⚡

[@user-ly5mj2xw6o]

I think I would need a video topic on How to take care of infants while still stay stylish

[@watcherwlc53]

I think Raphael did one awhile ago

[@gentlemansgazette]

Indeed we did kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnTaYqNojdB9j6M

[@user-ly5mj2xw6o]

@@gentlemansgazette Oh thank you so much, that would help in the future 😊 🙏

[@autodidact537]

@@gentlemansgazette How about a video on why men's trousers started with a waist at close to chest level & has dropped down so low over the years?

[@blockavelli]

I love the vintage dinner jacket Preston.

[@brigadier-tc8565]

I'd personally recommend avoiding single piece shirt studs, because unless it's got a fairly big base, it can very easily drop straight out, which is quite embarrassing when it happens at a swanky theatre...

[@carlosrojas6339]

love this channel...💯👍

[@CC2legit]

Hey I’m going on a business trip soon and I was wondering. If you guys could or have done a right way to pack suit case video. If you could that would be great if you can make a video on that.

[@steve1311]

Good information.

[@holdenmahlers4294]

when will be video on argyle pattern in classic mens wear ?

[@channingcheese2]

What about those button-covers that go over top shirt buttons

[@oriffel]

facinating

[@antonioescobar9567]

Where can we get the flower he put on his boutonniere's jacket?

[@vincentvonderlinden6952]

May I ask what book You are using throughout the video?

[@drip369]

I can't believe Preston said "denser" instead of saying 'more dense'

[@bronovalter391]

You left out the clutch style. I have a set of vintage Krementz clutch style studs that I am on the look out for matching cufflinks. It is a simple very effective design. Very strong, secure and easy to use. I'm surprised it is not used more. It is similar to the hinge style but is 2 piece.

[@aaronsung6208]

I used to find preston's joke very boring, but his dry humor start to grow on me.

[@asdrubalegirolamo660]

Diocaro fra sei stra ingessato

[@roberthoffhines5419]

What about Spezzato with shirt studs? I say only nominally in jest, I have a 3-stud set I got from my grandfather that is now a 2-stud set. Breaks my heart a little. Even at that, all modern shirts are for 4 studs. Other than hunking down to hide that last odd-stud under your vest or cumberbund (generally, a less-than-dignified look) what are you to do?

[@carltrotter7622]

Naturally, as any contrast indicates more informality, I’d try to stay away from mixing and matching, but if you must you could try making the contrast subtle but intentional. For example, the top and bottom stud could be you grandfather’s in white, but then the middle one can be white with a silver border. It’d subtle but definite and doesn’t stand out too much whilst not seeming like you just mixed and matched random studs.

[@mr.matchbox2710]

Could you make a video on shirt stays?

[@faridmahnad4985]

There are some older videos on the channel. Mostly early Q&As, I think. In summary Rafael is not a big fan.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Hopefully this guide we've produced will be to your liking! - Preston www.gentlemansgazette.com/shirt-stays-collar-guide/?

[@Officialhelpkenet]

I've always been taught that black studs are only for mourning and should therefore not be worn with black tie. I also find that black studs make a dinner jacket feel a bit Hollywood-esque and other colours work better anyway.

[@hayabusaya100]

What's everyone including GG's opinion on gemstone dress studs? For example, Lapiz or topaz?

[@danbee415]

from googling, it seems like the colour pallette should focus on white, golds and blacks. If its going to be lapiz or topaz then it should be really subtle, while incorporating a lot of silver to bring down the loudness.

[@danbee415]

Most people here will havr a traditional black tuxedo, and I think black mother of pearl stud and cufflink set looks the best. My set has a slight tinge of purple and green but mostly black which harmonises amazingly with the tuxedo. just subtle elegance. Gold with a tuxedo looks a little ostentacious if youre not old money. White mother of pearl blends too much with a white shirt.

[@xxxxxx5417]

I don't dress well or appropriately, have no interest in doing so, and am glad that formal dress has essentially died out in business. But I do watch your channel from time to time because it is very well done, everything is presented in a fair and balanced way and your posts are very well thought out. The wonderful language and very good intonation match. You are a piece of an ideal world.

[@whatwelearned]

@5:44 was tremendous

[@danbee415]

I am struggling with which type of colouring my studs should be for black-tie. I really don't like onyx as I feel its just as ostentacious as gold. I really think mother-of-pearl looks great for black-tie which has a subtle elegance. I'm thinking either white MoP or smoked MoP, in sterling silver. Still need to think on this.......

[@badgasaurus4211]

I would agree with you MoP with silver, though I would also go for onyx with a silver base. Gold just doesn’t work with black tie for me. Looks better with white tie.

[@danbee415]

@@badgasaurus4211 I went with smoked MoP with silver in the end.

[@Purwapada]

Can I wear them with daywear, or are they strictly for evening wear? I would like to wear them during the day really.

[@lawfulbeneficiary1731]

More for evening wear because there’s literally no point as your tie will cover the gold buttons it’s only visible with a bow tie hence why it’s evening wear.

[@Purwapada]

@@lawfulbeneficiary1731 but if I am wearing a bow tie in the day?

[@lawfulbeneficiary1731]

@@Purwapada if you’re wearing a bow tie in the day why not however traditionally it was only made for formal evening wear but if you really like it wear it white silk scarves are mainly for evening wear but I like it so much I wear it all the time regardless.

[@Purwapada]

@@lawfulbeneficiary1731 oh right thanks 👍

[@henrylemelay5436]

Dutch:hemden waar een boord en manchetten vast zitten heet een Engels hemd (zoals we nu al jaren gewoon zijn)

[@Jim58223]

What's the name of the book you show in the video with all the shirt studs? Thanks.

[@gentlemansgazette]

www.gentlemansgazette.com/antique-cufflinks-1860-1960-book-review?

[@Jim58223]

@@gentlemansgazette thank you

[@zants_]

What kind of a rabbit hole has Will Neff sent me down?

[@pasalasaga]

Does this channel have a book? Or a Playlist with all the video manners?

[@gentlemansgazette]

We have a few ebooks. What exactly are you looking for?

[@user-vy9tf4wn1o]

5:45 ???? Once you see it, it cannot be unseen LOL

[@Dragonamg2]

What styles of dance should a gentleman be proficient in?

[@danelisslow3269]

Tango.

[@Reverend_Salem]

breakdancing.

[@henrylemelay5436]

Dutch:gèèn boutonniere en pochet op een smoking. Beide zijn ter verfraaiing! Als het pochet als zakdoek gebruikt zou worden ,kan het wel ….

[@mushmax96]

Please change the starting music 🎶

[@henrylemelay5436]

Dutch:de klassieke manchetknopen zijn van zilver,parelmoer en goud. Beslist geen halfedelsteen 😮

[@defcononehalf1]

"Sometimes, Always, Never."

[@myronarty6478]

There is so much of Star Wars. Long live the Empire, my friends.

[@carltrotter7622]

The British Empire, yes! God Save the Queen! Tally Bally ho and a Tip Top Hurrah!

[@pierheadjump]

😎 Thanks GG⚓️ ? I’m new here, nice channel. Got a ??? What’s up with the ‘small suit’? It looks ridiculous, Once watched an interview with Channing Tatum… some junket flogging a movie…. The jacket was at the top of the trousers pocket in behind….. not a good look.

[@FuuuckOffff]

I felt the extended advert for your studs was a bit unnecessary. You contradict yourselves as well, stating that mechanisms are more prone to failure, but then claiming that your own mechanistic studs are perfectly reliable. I think the video could have benefited from slightly more subtle product placement as it somewhat undermines its didactic remit, coming off a little too pitchy at times. Just some feedback.

[@voltaproductions1]

How much did you have to pay to access this content?

[@FuuuckOffff]

@@voltaproductions1 I'm not saying don't advertise, I'm just saying do it better.

[@shoreknightseer3152]

What's with all the hate for Star Wars, man? You know what Master Yoda says about hate.

[@angelcabrera3404]

Hey Preston and Raphael what's your date of birth?

[@sheevinopalpatino4782]

Luckily I'll never attend a black tie event.

[@Trash2000s]

Their store charges $21 minimum for shipping. I wanted 2 pairs of $9 laces. $21 to ship. Ridiculous. Fix that man. I didn’t buy because it’s absurd.

[@toonsoffun5733]

Using more than 2 studs is wrong though.