Just by adding a bracelet to your outfit can make things a little more interesting not to mention the way it adds a hint of personality into your style. But these accessories aren’t just for the fashion conscious. There are a lot of different kinds of bracelets available that suit any style and any personality. Here are some important facts you need to know about these fashionable accessories called, bracelets.

Why not Bracelets?

If you’re dressing up for a formal dinner or just a night out with friends it’s important to come up with the perfect outfit and all the wonderful accessories to complete your look. There is the perfect evening dress, a matching pair of shoes, the right kind of perfume, the perfect purse or clutch, a pair of earrings with a necklace to match and of course to top it all of, the right kind of bracelet.

Some people opt to choose the bracelet at the last minute but many don’t know that bracelets can be the most versatile accessory you can ever use. A bracelet can go with almost anything. Whether it’s a day at the gym, a stroll in the park or a formal dinner, there’s always a bracelet to go with any outfit. The reason behind this is that a bracelet can be made of different materials and can virtually have any style you want.

So if you want to add a drizzle of style into your outfit without coming off too loud, why not put on a charming bracelet?

Choose Your Bracelet Style

The versatile bracelet come in different styles and make. Here are among the most popular bracelets you can see in almost everyone’s wrist.

Jelly Bracelet

Jelly bracelets come with little messages engraved in them and have been around since 2002. You’ll probably remember them from brands like Nike who popularized the Lance Armstrong “Live Strong” wristbands which was all the rage with teens then.

Since then these wristbands have transformed into all kinds of message wristbands that generate awareness of different beliefs and causes. There was even a pink jelly bracelet that promoted breast cancer awareness and a red one that promoted AIDS awareness.

There was even a time when wearing more than one jelly bracelet, each with varying colors, was the trend. But today’s jelly bracelet is starting to look different. Today’s jelly bracelet have an open ended feature that fastens to your wrists through a slide through buckle instead of the usual slip on kind. This type of jelly bracelet also comes in different styles, designs and colors.

Friendship Bracelet

The younger set considers this a favorite. A friendship bracelet is commonly made of braided embroidery threads and are usually given out as friendship tokens to another person. These are usually exchanged among friends and worn on the wrist until it wears off.

Leather Bracelet

A leather bracelet is a cool accessory and comes in different styles. The ones created from straight leather can be worn by either men or women. The leather material can be hammered to produce detailed designs and decorated with studs. During the 1970s, a leather bracelet showed the wearers name, as such was the fad at the time.

The most popular form of leather bracelet is made of thin strips of leather or suede that are braided or knotted to produce a unique kind of design, almost like piece of art on your wrist.

One of most well known brands of leather bracelet comes from Antonio Ben Chimol. He creates these beautiful sleek bracelets that come with a magnetic clasp. Not only is it made from the best materials, it’s affordable as well.

The Bangle

Bangles will never go out of style and you can tell from all the different bangles that are still being worn today. These beautiful bangles come in the thin, chunky or a mixture of both which you can mix and match and wear all at the same time.

Bangle styles can vary. There are circular bangles that envelope the wrist and there are those that are half-moon shaped that clasp at your wrist. A bangle can be made of assorted materials like metal, plastic and even beads. Bangles are fun additions to any outfit.

Identity
Bracelet

This kind of bracelet has seen its popularity particularly during the 1970s and the 1980s and they used to be called Speidel Idents. This type of bracelet can be bought with a ready made engraving or you can have it customized with someone else’s name or yours.

Although identity bracelets are still popular to this day, it’s most common use can be found in the medical field especially as medic-alert bands. This helps in identifying the patient’s medical condition like diabetes or heart disease.

Charm Bracelet

This is a cute kind of bracelet which you can customize on your own. They usually come in expandable links that you can add or take out for a more unique style.

A charm bracelet is a great collectible item. They usually have chain links that hold different charms in them which are hooked to the chains it self.

Adding to its appeal is the fact that usually each charm represents something to the wearer and the charms don’t necessarily have to be the same. This particular feature of the charm bracelet makes it more fun to wear plus it shows the true personality of the wearer.

A popular charm bracelet is a Judith Jack Dog charm bracelet, which are hard to find. This brand of charm bracelet is known for combining the vintage look with new designs. If you’re a dog or animal lover, you will love a Judith Jack charm bracelet.

Another great charm bracelet comes from the Pandora brand. These are bracelets especially created by the wearer from her choice of beads and charms made from different materials like gold, silver, gemstones and even glass. These materials are threaded together with special wire. You don’t need to be a complete artist to make one. But if you need to get some ideas on how to come up with your desired look, the Pandora website provides lessons on how to design your own Pandora charm bracelet.

Tennis Bracelet

This kind of bracelet came about when during a tennis match, Chris Evert who was sporting a diamond bracelet, broke it in the middle of his game.

What makes this bracelet special is the way the gem stones are aligned and set in the precious metal of the bracelet. It was made to go with any outfit whether it’s in the middle of a sporting activity or a beautiful evening gown. Another unique feature of this bracelet is its thin and stylish bands.

Ankle Bracelet with a Toe Ring

Ankle bracelets with a matching toe ring are wonderful summer accessories which show off your feet. After all, you’re wrists don’t have to be the only ones you can show your sense of style.

Before deciding to purchase an ankle bracelet, try to find out how you want your ankle bracelet to fit on your ankle. You can have it right above your ankle bone, the thinnest part of your leg or you can have it hang loosely on the balls of your foot. For a perfect fit, get a tape measure and measure the area around your ankle and add roughly around half an inch for allowance so it won’t be too tight on you.

Toe rings are cute accessories which usually come in elastic cords for an easy fit on your toe. But if metal toe rings are what you want, there are a lot of open banded toe rings that are fairly flexible and have just the right amount of grip on your toe.

Both an ankle bracelet and a toe ring can come in different materials like beads, macramé or leather or even pearls.

To show off your ankle bracelet and toe ring, slip on a pair of sandals and head to the beach.

Bakelite Bracelet

One of the newest kinds of bracelet is called the Bakelite bracelet. These are bracelets made from a versatile type of plastic that can be used in making radios, tables, kitchen tools and the now into beautiful bracelets.

The Bakelite bracelet comes in a rainbow of colors including neutrals. Some of them even have engraved geometric designs and patterns. The thickness of these bracelets also varies. With numerous designs to choose from, there’s bound to be one that fits what you wear for the day.

Find Your Size

Bracelets can be flexible especially those made from adjustable materials but there are those that need your exact size for a better fit.

To find your bracelet size all you need to do is measure the distance around your wrist from your wrist bone with a measuring tape and add half an inch for a more comfortable fit. Once you know you’re size, you’re on your way to finding the perfect bracelet for you.