Wearing the right pair of cufflinks to complement the suit that you're wearing adds more appeal to your entire outfit. But with the varied designs of cufflinks available, anyone can be a little confused on which pair would go perfectly with your suit.

No worries. Here's a list of the things to consider in choosing the right pair of cufflinks.

First, consider the color. You have to make sure that the cufflinks that you're wearing will match the color of your entire wardrobe. Your cufflinks need not exactly match the color of your suit, but it could be of a different hue or shade. Avoid making your cufflinks stick out like an unmatched pair of accessory. Dark suits can be worn with light colored cufflinks. Your tie's color or pattern should also pick up the design and color of your cufflinks.

Standards call that the color of your tie should complement the color of your cufflinks regardless of its print. If you're wearing a red tie, your cufflinks should be within the same red color family. But if you're wearing a tie that's heavily printed, wear simple and plain cufflinks to form balance.

Next, note what occasion it is. This is probably the primary consideration in wearing cufflinks. Formal events call for formal cufflinks. Choose the most classic piece that you have. Conservatively designed cufflinks are the perfect choices. Novelty cufflinks can only be worn for special or casual events. Don't even think of wearing them on corporate or formal occasions.

Also, should you decide to wear cufflinks in a corporate setting, note that they are also like neckties. Whether it's a business meeting or a job interview, better think twice before wearing the novelty type.

You can also match your cufflinks with the occasion's theme. Weddings require certain standards so make sure you follow them. Debut parties or reunions may also have set themes. During these occasions, you can wear your semi-formal pair, one that's not too classic but not too eccentric as novelty cufflinks.

Lastly, consider your accessories. Your other accessories should also match the your cufflinks. The material of your cufflinks needs to be considered as well. You should base your choice on your belt buckle, ring, watch, or other pairs of jewelry. Depending on their texture and style, you can pick your cufflink material whether you want to go for fabric, metal or glass. Also, remember this simple rule: Gold goes with gold, silver goes with silver.

It should be noted that always-and I mean, all the time-formal occasions demand gold and silver-toned accessories. That also includes your cufflinks. Gold cufflinks can be paired with shades of brown or earth color. Silver, on the other, can be matched with the rest of the colors in the wheel. Always remember to create balance. Nobody looks cool and gets noticed looking funky and funny.