Bracelets
Bracelets are the accessory most likely to garner a compliment by the end of the day. There’s something about wrist level that catches the eye – when someone’s talking with their hands like the rest of us – that makes jewellery shine. That flicker of gold glinting as someone leans across the table, the gentle clatter of layered bangles rising and falling as someone laughs, the statement cuff that elevates everyday shirt and jeans to ‘effortless’.
For something that takes about three seconds to put on, bracelets really can make an impact. We think bracelets are one of the most overlooked parts of a women’s wardrobe, which is why we’ve been so meticulous about curating this edit. It’s easy to build up a collection of bracelets that you never actually wear; the ones you bought on a whim that looked good in the shop but now reside in a pile on your dresser ‘for when’.
We didn’t want to contribute to that. If it’s here, it’s because we know it’ll get worn. We know because we’ve tried.
We’ve layered the chains with the bangles with the cuffs to make sure they work together without needing a PhD in styling. We’ve made sure the slim chains won’t fight with your watch. We’ve tested that the beaded bracelets are casual enough to kick back with this weekend but still feel intentional enough for Monday morning.
That the cuffs are bold enough to stand on their own when you want your wrist to make a statement. We’ve considered proportions, weight, whether they’ll slide around and annoy you or stay put once they’re on. We’ve even thought about the things people rarely mention in blog posts but matter just as much in real life; like how it feels tapping away at your keyboard or if it catches on every jumper you own.
Little things like this are what make the difference between the bracelets you’ll reach for again and again and the ones you try once then forget about. Comfort doesn’t mean compromising on style. It’s actually quite important if you want to wear jewellery all the time.
We’ve included bracelets at a range of prices because an arm party isn’t defined by how much money you spend. We love lots of the options here because they’re affordable and feel like secrets you have to yourself. Some are splurges that you’ll treasure for years to come.
Nobody wants to save their jewellery for special occasions though. These are pieces that are worth wearing right now.