How to Wear Bracelets with a Watch - 6 Rules for Ladies

 

 

Matching bracelets and watches in a balanced and tasteful way is quite a complex undertaking because, in order to achieve a harmonious and elegant effect, you want to use the full potential of your jewelry without a watch weighing down the outfit.

Here are 5 golden rules that explain how to how to wear bracelets with a watch, so you can’t go wrong.

1)Stacking bracelets with a watch

When pairing a bracelet with a watch, you must first be clear about how much importance you want to give to the bracelet and how much to the watch. For a perfect look, it is important to combine simple bracelets that show off the watch without covering or overpowering it. If the watch is important, you can combine it with multiple bracelets as long as they are thin and unobtrusive.

Remember that stacking too many bracelets on top of each other is not a good idea. If you wear many pieces together, they will not be able to stand out and the bracelets will just disappear in the crowd. So keep the bracelets to a minimum, and if you must wear more than one, limit yourself to 3 bracelets.

Here are some example of thin bracelets to wear with your watch:

Adjustable 18Kt Gold Chain Bracelet with Diamonds

Red Gold Spiral Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds

Adjustable Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Flower

 

2)One or two wrists?

If you are wondering if it's fashionable to wear a watch and a bracelet on the same wrist, we have good news: The answer is yes. In general, the watch itself receives less attention the more bracelets you wear with it.

In fact, the golden rule when combining watches and bracelets is to leave one wrist unoccupied. If you wear a watch on your left wrist, you should not wear anything on your right arm. Focus your attention on a single point rather than combining several eye-catching elements. You can wear a bracelet on the other wrist only if it is very, very thin.

However, wearing your bracelet and watch on the same wrist might not always be the ideal choice.

The resale value of the watch would be diminished, for instance, if your watchband were made of a delicate material and the bracelet scratched it.

 

3)Matching the color of watches and bracelets

Let's start with the color of the jewelry and the watch: gold or silver? Remember that the one-color rule no longer applies. Fashion makes it possible to combine gold jewelry with silver watches and vice versa. If you start paying attention to it, you will notice that when it comes to jewelry, you can find many pieces that have mixed colors. The same is true for watches: There are many multicolored products on the market, so you can freely combine them in this regard.

Bracelets with stones and pearls are also a good combination for your watch. Experiment with the shapes and colors. Just make sure that the bracelets do not overload the watch. Here are 3 options for your colorful stacking:

- Our Green Peridot Cuff Bracelet

- Our Pink Tourmaline Cuff Bracelet

- Our 51.98ct Multi-Colored Gemstone Gold Bracelet

4)Combining high-end and low-end accessories

There used to be a rule that said you couldn't wear a Cartier watch with a cheap bracelet. This is no longer the case: even a Rolex can be combined with colored pearl bracelets - as long as the mix is fun.

Is it better to have an expensive bracelet and a cheap watch, or vice versa? We would go for the second option. The watch is king, so the main role on the stage of your wrist should be reserved for it.

5)Positioning your watch and bracelets

Wear your watch and bracelet as low on your wrist and as close to your hand as possible. This is one of those suggestions that seems obvious, but we need to reinforce it.

If the bracelet is loose, put it on first and let it be the item closest to your hand. No bracelet should be worn on either side of the watch.

Keep the bracelet and watch a little apart when wearing them. Give them enough room so they can enhance one another and your watch can stand out.

6)Create variety

Combine your accessories in new ways as often as possible, and make sure you have different looks around your watch. After all, you would not leave the house in the same outfit every day.

While the color of your bracelets does not have to match that of your watch, you can make sure the two always match by choosing wristwatches with interchangeable wristbands and then buying bracelets in different colors.

However, keep in mind that this method may not be suitable for you, especially if you prefer the more expensive watches with metal bracelets. In such cases, it would make more sense to buy bracelets in different colors and materials, as long as they coordinate with your watch.

 

Fashion is always a matter of taste and personality, so don’t be afraid to dare a little when combining your watch and bracelets.

We hope that with this guide on how to wear bracelets with a watch you will be able to create the best possibile combinations with your favorite accessoires.

 

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