Fashion Jewelry

Are you Cool enough for a Bracelet?

Men’s bracelets come in so many shapes, sizes colors and styles. In fact, once you see what is available, you may be inspired to go on a shopping spree.

Natural styles include simple cotton ropes. These can be accented with small metallic bars, loops and clasps. But cotton, although popular, is by far not the only natural material in use for men’s bracelets. Perhaps longer in use would be the leather straps that can be worn on the wrist or higher on the arm over the biceps. This style is popular with super hero types. But, we digress.

Let’s get back to men’s bracelets. All kinds of nylon and plastic can be worn as well. The rubber-like bands sometimes worn signify support for a cause. These are inexpensive to make and distribute and can be a great way to get the word out.  But when it comes to men’s jewelry, the most popular are the metal types. Sterling silver with semi-precious stones, and solid gold less often with stones.

Solid copper and silver with leather is a nice choice. Simple bracelets with beads of all sizes is also easy to find. Some with colorful beads and others with more earth tones.  Men more often go for the earth tones to stay understated. Another popular choice of materials for bracelets is stainless steel.

Many men consider their wristwatch as a sort of bracelet but, don’t make this mistake unless your watch is quite fashionable. If it isn’t, sometimes it is better to go to formal occasions without the watch. Wear a simple bracelet instead.

With a suit, often it is better to go with a more classy style of bracelet. Instead of wearing a bracelet that you may like, feel comfortable in, or are just used to, think about how it looks for the occasion and with your outfit. Often, it is better to take off the inappropriate bracelet and wear nothing on your wrist instead of something that just doesn’t match your outfit or the occasion.

Better yet, go shopping for bracelets, so you have something to wear on special occasions. Think about what kinds of events you are often invited to. Think about what kinds of outfits you’ll be wearing. Wear the same outfit while bracelet shopping, if possible.

When it comes to bracelets, there are so many choices. Some have meaning, some are just a habit and for comfort and others are like a new tie. To be picked carefully so they look good.

Jewelry Rules for Woman

1. Remember “one-statement-at-a-time” rule. It means that you should balance your jewelry items. For example, a dramatic necklace requires modest earrings and vice versa. Similarly, if you don’t want to look like a Christmas tree, avoid wearing more than one massive and bold ring at a time. The combination of 2 or 3 discreet rings is ok within the good-taste limits. The same is for the bracelets. But then do not wear a necklace.

Jewelry sets are traditional gifts. They usually include matching necklace, ear-rings, a bracelet and a ring. Do not wear them all at once.

A necklace is good together with a ring, and ear-rings are a fabulous match for a bracelet. You can compliment them with a wedding ring.

2. Face shape and hair style have an influence on what to wear.

For instance, massive ear-rings look out of place if you have a small face with fine features or short-cut hair. Hair worn piled up is a fabulous opportunity to wear long drop or dangly earrings.

3. Consider your age when choosing the stones and metals that can work best for you.

The good options for a young girl are some strings of pearls, corals, turquoise a-la russe (i.e. set in silver or gold).

More mature ladies are free to wear all possible precious stones.

As to the metals, it’s up to you what to choose taking your taste, hair and eye-color into account. But on the whole, silver jewelry is considered to be an every-day thing, not appropriate for formal and special occasions.

You can combine silver and gold jewelry. But think thoroughly over the combination. For example, silver and gold chains can liven a dark dress up. Never combine a silver necklace with a gold bracelet.