Layering bracelets is a stylish technique that can add a unique flair to any outfit. It is a fun way to show off your personal style. There are many variations, depending on your taste and the look you are going for that day. Layered bracelets can be worn at the office with professional wear, a casual lunch date with friends, or on a night out on the town with an edgier outfit.
These colorful contemporary West African eco-friendly women’s bracelets, ‘Odo Akomo’, would be great for a casual day off, whether you are running errands, shopping, on an informal date, or meeting with friends at a restaurant. One could wear these colorful bracelets in a set of two, four, or even six. Wearing multiple nearly identical bracelets is one way to wear the layered bracelet look. These beaded bracelets are made in Ghana, West Africa by the artist Cynthis Danquah, who uses recycled plastic for the colorful discs and clear glass beads to incrementally separate them.
This hand crocheted wristband bracelet with multicolor agates, entitled ‘Life in Pai’, made in Thailand by the artisan, Chuleekorn, is an example of a boho chic bracelet that imitates the look of layered bracelets. It can be worn alone or with bracelets of a different thickness or material, such as a thin metal bracelet with a charm, or a leather bracelet. This would be the pinnacle of boho chic and could be worn to work, a day out and about, or to a bar after work for a beer or a cocktail.
For a versatile look in terms of layering bracelets, it helps if you wear an outfit that easily transforms from work clothes to after-work wear by removing a blazer and changing shoes. Perhaps you could do something simple like exchanging your slacks for skinny jeans if you’ve paired your work outfit with the right top.
This gorgeous and stylish women’s Indonesian silver and turquoise bracelet, entitled ‘Still Pond’, would be lovely layered with the crocheted agate bracelet featured above. It would also pair nicely with a leather bracelet or another woven or crocheted bracelet of a different width. This silver bracelet is made by the brilliant artist Wayan Asmana.
This stunning diamond charm bracelet, entitled ‘Solitary Om’, is an example of a thinner, woven bracelet that would pair nicely with the silver and turquoise bracelet from Indonesia. The charm bracelet was created by the artist Hema of India. The Om medallion, written in Devanagari script, features a .01 karat diamond. This symbol depicts inner peace and is commonly used in prayer and meditation practices.
This brown leather wrap bracelet, entitled ‘Sao Paulo Triple Crown‘, would look great layered with the thick crocheted agate bracelet and silver turquoise bracelet already discussed in this article. It would also be lovely with beaded bracelets or by itself since it creates its own layered look. Marilia Guimaraes from Brazil is the artisan who makes these charming leather bracelets.
This braided, brown leather bracelet made by hand in Bali, entitled ‘Brown Chain’, would look quite fashionable paired with the turquoise and silver bracelet, or other metal bracelets, even a cuff. Balinese artisan Ayu Wardhani created this bracelet and many other gorgeous leather items.
This handcrafted peridot and silver cuff bracelet, entitled ‘Coral Treasure’, was created by the artist Nyoman Rena in Indonesia. Layering this bracelet with the braided leather bracelet featured above would be a very nice combination.
The 3 pieces of this unique, sterling silver bangle bracelets set, entitled ‘The Roads of Totonicapan’, are made in Guatemala by the artisan Pablo Roquel. Arguably the most popular way to layer bracelets, bangles can be layered with others of the same type or even a different style of bangle bracelets. Bangles can also be mixed with beaded bracelets and leather bracelets (one or the other, or both at the same time.)
Essentially, the technique of layering bracelets boils down to personal taste and style. If you are new to layering bracelets, the best advice is to mix and match different widths, materials, and types of bracelets until you find something you like. To play it safe, you could start out with a single bracelet that looks layered but isn’t, or pair bracelets of the same type together, such as bangles or beaded bracelets. However, mixing and matching different styles of bracelets is all the rage right now. Whatever your preference, UNICEF Market has many unique and wonderful bracelets from which to choose.
