If you love the idea of ankle bracelets but find it difficult to get a size that fits you do not despair as there are several options at your disposal. Ankle bracelets are a great accessory to show off your ankles they draw attention to the smallest part of your leg and can make your legs look elongated by adding a pair of high heels to give that sexy look to any outfit.


Ankle bracelets have been around for centuries originating in the Far East to draw attention to the delicate areas of the female form without being too reveling. Decorating the hands and feet has been a tradition in Eastern countries for centuries as they consider these parts of the body very feminine and sexy. The tradition moved to the West and became a huge fashion statement in the States 1950’s. The fantastic thing about an ankle bracelet is that it is more a personalized piece of jewelry that can be worn with casual flip flops to elegant high heels the anklet can take you from the beach to the evening matching each outfit.


If you have larger than average ankle size and are finding it difficult to find an anklet to fit then you have several options available to you. Ankle bracelets are measured in inches and usually start at a size 8 to 11 but some plus size retailers will supply sizes up to 15. Firstly find the style and shape of anklet that will suit your personality and body type.


Anklets come in all ranges of styles from extremely elegant gem encrusted gold chains with charms and sparkles to very casual bands made from beads and leather that can be worn with trainers or on the beach to give you that boho feel. You need to try on a few designs that you like without fastening them fully around the ankle and decide where you would like it to rest around your ankle they can be worn to fit above the ankle in amore elegant style or they can be worn loosely below the ankle in a
casual way.


Once you have established the style and fit you would prefer then you need to measure your ankle. To measure your ankle you will need a ruler and a long piece of string, drape the string around your ankle in a way to imitate the bracelet and mark the size with your finger then measure the length of the string with the ruler. You will have the size of the bracelet required in the inches measured.


A lot of plus size clothing stores will stock larger size anklet bracelets but these will be the more causal accessories and not jewelry pieces. If you want to buy a gold or silver anklet then you will need to go to a jewelry store that will stock a wide range of sizes you can find some stores online to get a feel for prices and sizes.


The most classical designs of ankle bracelets are fine chains or rope chains of precious metals gold, platinum and silver. They can be plain and simple or decorated with gems and ornates. The most popular types are charm anklets which are a great gift as they can be personalized to match the style and personality of the wearer and they can also be added to over the years creating a wonderful family heirloom.


If you can’t find the size in the anklet that you really want then don’t despair there is another option available to you. Customizing an anklet you have your eye on r one that was given to you as a gift is a perfect way to adjust the size of your jewelry to suit any size. |A chain extender is a perfect option for making bracelets or anklets larger.


They are brilliant if you have received a gift that doesn’t fit or if you have put on some weight and your bracelets are a bit tighter, instead of leaving them in the jewelry box fading away you can invest in a chain extender and get some wear out of that jewelry. Chain extenders can be bought in most reputable jewelry stores and online. If you bring your anklet along to the jeweler then you can find an extender to match the style and shape of your anklet best.