Abstract: A button cover for use in particular with shirt cuff button and generally to cover buttons on any article of clothing, formed by a button covering member and a button engaging member pivotally connected one to another. A perimeter spacing edge is provided therebetween, divided in two portions respectively integral with the covering member and the engaging member, an opening being formed in it. By rotating the covering member with respect to the engaging member, a passage is provided for the button thread when accomodating the button therebetween. Fastening means are provided for securing said covering member and said engaging member one to another after the button is interposed therebetween.