When you are getting dressed for work or weekend, a chic piece of sparkle on the wrist, is the ultimate statement maker.
In fact, your favorite women’s bracelets – or any type of jewelry that you wrap around your wrists – are an essential fashion accessory.
There are so many types of bracelets you can wear if you want to make a statement, like a gold heart bracelet, for example.
But, choosing the right pieces to complement your style type and proportion for your body are the first steps to dressing well.
Basic Women’s Bracelets Styles to Add to Your Wardrobe
There are simple guidelines for building a collection of bracelets that will work for your personality and style type – see bracelets in different styles. Follow this guide to learn how to collect and grow your collection of bracelets season after season.
- Beaded bracelets: These pieces of jewelry are typically inexpensive, and feature stretchy elastic bands covered with stone, crystal, glass or plastic beads. Beaded bracelets are colorful and fun and can feature multi-strand varieties or single-strand clasp bracelets.
- Tennis bracelets: Favored by socialites and traditional jewelry lovers, these bracelets feature precious stones and diamonds placed in a channel setting. They are expensive and typically set in gold, silver or platinum if they feature precious stones. If you are on a budget, there are inexpensive styles that are made of sterling silver and simulated diamonds and gemstones.
- Cuff and bangles: Whether these accessories are wide or thin, these circular and solid bracelets are a classic jewelry favorite. Bangles are made in a wide variety of metals and materials including silver, plastic, gold, wood, platinum and titanium. Cuffs are thicker in weight and have a clasp or snap closure. Cuff materials range from the precious metals to leather, gold and ivory.
- Charm and Chain Bracelets: These chain bracelets feature small links that hold small charms. The charms can be added on the wearer’s birthday or to signify a special milestone in your life such as a wedding or a birth. Famous charm bracelets sold by Tiffany and Co. are moderately expensive, but more elaborate charm bracelets and their charms can be a pricey and a long-term jewelry investment.
How to Wear Your Bracelets
- Lucky Magazine says it’s time to layer your wrists with style. You can match and layer your favorite charm bracelet with your grandmother’s heirloom bracelets to look polished and pretty.
- Wear a chain bracelet and water on the same wrist. This is an easy look for a weekend brunch with the one you love, or for running errands with your children.
- Style your wrists with one or two large cuffs made of metal, ebony wood or jade. The trick to mixing bracelets with different materials is to make sure that they complement each other on the color wheel. For example, you can mix your green jade cuffs with your purple and silver bracelets.
- Wear an arm party on your wrists. By stacking six or seven gold or silver metal bracelets on one wrist, these stacked bracelets will add dimension, style and intrigue to your basic casual looks.
- Make a strong visual statement. Delicate beads and chains can get lost when you wear a heavy sweater, wool coat and denim. Bold cuffs on your wrists, however, balance out these fabrics and add a glimmer of shine to your daytime and work looks.
