A cuff link (also cufflink or cuff-link) is a decorative fastener worn by men that is used to fasten or link the two portions of a French cuff, typically on a dress shirt or blouse. These fasteners may be of very simple design, consisting of a post — a short cylindrical portion — or a chain connecting two disc-shaped parts, one of which is sized to fit through the button-hole of the cuff, the other, which is positioned on the most visible side of, is wider. The visible part of the cufflink is often monogrammed or decorated in some way. French cuffs may be worn "kissing," with the ends pinched together, or "barrel-style" with one end overlapping the other...