Whether you prefer the maximalist jewelry trend and believe that more jewelry is always better or like a layered boho look, bracelet stacking is likely for you. However, don’t just throw on a handful of bracelets and call your bracelet stack complete. Stacking bracelets is an art form.
Here’s what you need to know, along with our top tips for wearing multiple bracelets on the same arm.
What You Will Learn
How to Layer Bracelets 101
Before we discuss how to stack bracelet varieties for a cohesive look, there are just a few things you’ll want to remember when wearing multiple bracelets, no matter what kind of bracelets you add to the equation.
Aim for Comfort
Whatever bracelets from your jewelry box make up your bracelet stacks, you should always put comfort first. Don’t build a bracelet stack that will be uncomfortable or unwieldy. Don’t layer so many stacked bracelets that your arm feels heavy.
Similar to how a stylish yet uncomfortable outfit can make you look and feel unhappy, the wrong and uncomfortable accessories can, too.
Start with More Easily Stackable Bracelets
If you’ve never built a bracelet stack before and want to try this jewelry look on for size, go the beginner-friendly route and opt for bracelets that are naturally more stackable due to their style. For example, beaded bracelets make good layering bracelets, as do bangles.
Start with Your Non-Dominant Arm
Even if you pick easily stackable and comfortable bracelets for mixing and matching, the result can still take some getting used to, especially if you don’t often wear layered jewelry or any jewelry. Start with stacking bracelets on your non-dominant arm to become more accustomed to the look and feel. This placement will ensure that the bracelets don’t get in the way, as you move through your daily life.
Always Incorporate Your Personal Style
You likely won’t love a look if you simply copy it from a magazine or a fashion blog. Try to incorporate some of your own personal style into the look so you arrive at an end result you love. Use your favorite bracelets as layer bracelets, or even just one favorite bracelet from your jewelry collection.
How to Wear Stacked Bracelets: Our Top Tips for Finding Your Perfect Stack
Okay — read for some tips? Here are some ideas and inspiration to get you started.
Tip #1: Pick a Theme or Style
Rather than combine bracelets at random, consider picking a theme or style. Maybe you go all-out boho or totally glitz and glam. Or perhaps you like a rainbow theme and use many bracelets in different colors. Maybe you go for a vintage or antique look.
Tip #2: Keep Things Consistent Or Mix and Match!
Consider stacking bracelets made from the same metals or mixing and matching multiple metals equally. For example, if you want to do a mixed metal bracelet stack, you might use a combination of white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold bracelets, with an equal number of bracelets representing each metal.
You don’t want to mix metals in such a way that you have, for example, a single gold bracelet, and then all the other bracelets are white gold. This stacking style can make the single gold stacking bracelet look like an outlier.
The only case in which you might want to include a single bracelet that’s unlike any of the others in your stack? When that bracelet is eye-catching and bold enough to stand on its own, such as if it’s one of those huge, thick cuff bracelets or very vibrant and delicate gemstone bracelets.
Tip #3: Combine Costume Jewelry with Fine Jewelry
If you want a glitzy, glamorous look, don’t think you must spend all your cash on a collection of elegant diamond bracelets. Without the trust fund, you can add costume jewelry for a maximalist, luxury look. Consider using a tennis bracelet, for example, as your “real” piece, and add other, more affordable pieces.
Tip #4: Create a Cohesive — But Varied — Design with Beads and Links
If you can’t decide between tons of variety or a more cohesive look, consider achieving the best of both worlds by stacking either chain bracelets or beaded bracelets. Since a beaded bracelet might come with various bead types and sizes, you get a blend of visual interest but still cohesiveness. Similarly, you can blend multiple chain bracelet styles, sizes, and mixed metals with link bracelets. However, all bracelets are still chain links, giving your stack some consistency.
How to Wear Multiple Bracelets FAQs
Do you still have questions? We’ve got answers.
How Many Bracelets Should You Wear at One Time?
How many bracelets are too many bracelets? It’s really up to you! This trend is highly personalized, so stack bracelets to your heart’s content!
Are There Any Types of Bracelets You Shouldn’t Stack?
By their very nature, some bracelets can be a little unwieldy and uncomfortable to stack, especially if you stack many of them together. Such is the case with charm bracelets, which often feature charms of various sizes and shapes. While one charm bracelet may work with a variety of other, plainer bracelets, you won’t want to stack multiple charm bracelets atop one another.
Are Stacked Bracelets Stylish?
Stacking bracelets have been in fashion for quite a while, and it doesn’t look like this jewelry trend will go anywhere soon. While what you stack and the degree to which you stack your jewelry may change and go in and out of vogue, simply stacking bracelets will likely stick around for the long haul.
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