Statement bracelets cast a wider profile with enough body and substance to draw attention on their own. This could be through size or ornamental aspects, from gemstones to other details.
Whether you have a few statement bracelets to revive or are looking to try out this jewelry trend, here’s how you can get started.
Think About Sleeves
What’s the point of wearing an intricate bracelet if no one’s going to see it? Longer or flared sleeves easily obscure the bracelet you’re wearing, ultimately making it irrelevant to your outfit.
Instead, consider three-quarter-length sleeves that fit above the bracelet or something shorter. You could also wear a fitted sleeve down to the wrist, so the bracelet can slide over.
Pay Attention to Fit
Fit depends on the type of statement bracelet. A cuff should sit directly on the wrist with some flexibility for sliding on and off. These bracelets tend to be adjustable but even then, avoid one that pinches your wrist. The bracelet also shouldn’t be loose enough that it moves up and down your arm. The metal should frame your wrist and sit just above the wrist bone.
Bangles, chains and charm bracelets should have a degree of space, but you can also have too much of a good thing. Too loose and the bracelet will easily slip off your wrist or slide up your arm toward the elbow. Look for a diameter that can slide over your hand or adjust with a clasp. Once in place, some movement around the wrist bone is to be expected but if a bracelet can’t stay in place, it may need to be adjusted or resized.
Style and Wrist Size
Beyond fit, consider how the bracelet’s size and design complement your wrist. Narrower, simpler ones appear less clunky and cumbersome on smaller wrists. In this case, the exception is if the bracelet sits closer to the wrist. For instance, a solid metal cuff or a set of charms. A large bangle-style bracelet can make a narrow wrist appear smaller.
Wider, heavier and more elaborate bands seem less overwhelming on a larger wrist. On the other hand, narrower styles like a tennis bracelet may go unnoticed unless stacked.
Stacking Statement Bracelets
These tips are not to say that stacking bracelets is off the table. If this has been your go-to accessory, pair the larger, more prominent statement style with smaller, finer chains and bangles with no embellishments. This eliminates competing visuals for a more coherent presentation.
Explore both classic and statement bracelets at Hannoush Jewelers. Begin your search online, then visit one of our Connecticut stores to learn more.
