To Stack, or Not to Stack?

© Flickr / Alexandre Dulanoy

One of the biggest accessory dilemmas is whether to pile on your bracelets, or keep it simple with one statement piece. Now, we know accessorizing your ensemble is the most exciting part of the repertoire, so we’re here to make this process a little easier for you, especially in the midst of a celebratory season. Whether you love a dainty tennis bracelet, a detailed cuff, or bold bangles, the answer depends on personal style alone.

© Alexis Bittar, David Yurman, House of HarlowWe’ll start out with the Encrusted Hinge Cuff by Alexis Bittar. This is an elegant statement piece that you can wear as a bangle, but we prefer to embrace our upper arm with this hinged cuff. We love the gunmetal color because we find it easiest to transition from day-to-night, but our favorite feature has to be the combination of the spike studs and pave Swarovski crystal detail. Pair this with your disco-style cocktail dress for added shine.

Next, we bring you a bangle that emits a luxurious tribal feel. The Crystal and Leather Bangle by House of Harlow 1960 combines textures and shapes to create a staple accessory piece. We love the crisp cream color mixed with its gold-plated hardware. Another bracelet to transition from day-to-night, this bangle can be worn alone or stacked with its matching collection.

Our last featured bracelet is from cable genius, David Yurman. While Yurman often designs timeless jewelry, we can’t help but be overly excited about the new ‘Petite Cable’ collection. We’ve been yearning for a bracelet for quite some time, but these thinner, more feminine options can’t be beat. While they can certainly be worn stacked, I love the simplicity of wearing a single diamond encrusted piece.

Which style will your dazzle your wrists and arms? Are you a fan of the stacked bangles or do you prefer to keep it simple?