Bracelet Stacking Tutorial: How To Layer For Every Style
But assembling a stylish stack is no easy feat--after all, you’ve got to take various metals, textures, shapes, and hues into account--so we’re here to help. Whether you’re a free-spirited bohemian or a polished prepster, we’ve got you covered. Click through our slideshow to follow our step-by-step guide to a perfectly stacked wrist.
From bottom to top:
1. Start with a multicolored bracelet. Try: BaubleBar Carla Bracelet ($24) in Green
2. An eye-catching wrap bracelet with built-in colour-blocking offers a two-in-one effect. Try: CC Skye Gold Double Wrap Portico Bracelet ($155) in Neon Pink & Orange Colorblock
3. Build your other bracelets around a bulkier, architectural piece. Try: CC Skye Kelly Bracelet ($130) in Gold
4. A beaded bracelet with a bright tassel adds dimension and a burst of colour. Try: gold & grey Jewellery Dark Wood Tassel ($26) in Seafoam Green
5. For a true street style effect, you need a little edge. Try: Vita Fede Titan Bracelet ($275) in 24kt Gold
6. Polish off your stack with another punchy bracelet for an ultra-colourful wrist. Try: Lia Sophia Tightrope Bracelet ($38) in Lemonade
Nail Polish Pairing: LVX Nail Polish ($16) in Viridian
From bottom to top:
1. Give your stack a DIY feel with a bright, beaded bracelet. Try: Pearl Collective Omerta Bracelet ($95) in Neon Green
2. A geometrical triangle bracelet looks like a treasure found in an open-air marketplace. Try: Madewell Metal Fan Bracelet ($38) in Vintage Gold
3. A tasseled wood bead bracelet injects your stack with exotic allure. Try: gold & grey Jewellery Dark Wood Tassel Bracelet ($26) in Cobalt Blue
4. Next, slip on a visually intriguing patterned piece. Try: Dezso by Sara Beltrán Anadara Mexican Bracelet ($55, 704.366.0477) in Sterling Silver or Dezso by Sara Beltrán Small Anadara Mexican Bracelet ($170) in Fluorescent Flamingo
5. Slip on a bangle with an interesting detail, like a brass ring. Try: Vanessa Mooney The Rainbow Sky Friendship Bracelet ($45) in Brass Violet
6. Adopt a world traveller vibe with a multicolored, friendship-style piece. Try: Iwona Ludyga Design Tribe Triple Multicolor Bracelet ($175, 718.879.8616) in Navy
7. Inject a shot of colour with sky-blue beads. Try: CC Skye Rosary Bracelet ($60) in Turquoise
8. A wide hammered cuff lends your stack an artisanal flair. Try: Alexis Russell Asymmetrical Keum Boo Cuff Bracelet ($325)
Nail Polish Pairing: Butter London Poole Nail Lacquer ($15) in Opaque Robin’s Egg Blue Crème
From bottom to top:
1. Don’t be afraid to wear a hefty cuff, which will ground your stack. Try: Eddie Borgo Three-Sided Pyramid Bracelet ($300, 212.872.8901) in Silver or Eddie Borgo Gemstone Cone Cuff ($350) in Silver and Lava Rock
2. Contrast an assortment of silver accents with a darker metal. Try: Juicy Couture Metal Heart ID Bracelet ($58) in Black
3. A bracelet with a metal bar has a hint of handcuff chic and instantly evokes a tough-girl vibe. Try: Wanderluster Astralagus III Bracelet ($55) in Resin Rhinestone
4. Mix and match larger studded bracelets with a daintier spiked piece. Try: Eddie Borgo Small Pyramid Bracelet ($250, 310.652.3500) in Silver
5. Add the equivalent of a motorcycle jacket with a black leather wrap bracelet. Try: Fallon Classique Double Wrap Pyramid Bracelet ($150) in Silver
Nail Polish Pairing: Nars + Pierre Hardy Ethno Run Set of Two Nail Polishes ($29) in Orange and Midnight Blue
From bottom to top:
1. Opt for a dainty piece that’s understated but incredibly shiny. Try: Maya Brenner Designs White Gold Diamond Cut Bracelet ($460)
2. You can’t go wrong with additional sparkle. Try: Capwell & Co. Stretch Bracelet Set ($32) in Pastel
3. Next, a cheetah-print accessory adds a touch of flirtatious allure. Try: Love, Always By SD Gold Fierce Bracelet ($40) in Animal Print
4. Balance out subtler bracelet with bigger, flashier stones. Try: Kara Ackerman Talulah Faceted Stone Slip On Bracelet ($90) in Rose Gold
5. Pastel-hued baubles amp up the feminine factor. Try: Bounkit Stackable Cuff ($430) in Rose Quartz
6. A simple, white beaded bracelet balances out all the shimmer and girlier pink stones. Try: Capwell & Co. Ground Tassel Stretch Bracelet Set ($28) in Neutral
7. Top off your stack with a thicker wrap bracelet; look for one with romantic rose gold details. Try: CC Skye Double Wrap Pave Screw Bracelet ($180) in White Leather, Rose Gold Plate
Nail Polish Pairing: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish ($10) in Greige Gardens
From bottom to top:
1. Since no preppy look is complete without a monogrammed piece, start with a traditional initial bracelet. Try: Sarah Chloe Ella Clasp Version Bangle ($139) in Yellow Gold Plated
2. To break up all the gold elements, add a subtle pop of colour with brightly coloured beads. Try: Iwona Ludyga Design Mykonos Double on Chain Bracelet ($158) in Matte Green
3. A chunky link bracelet exudes Southampton nautical charm. Try: Salvatore Ferragamo Gancio Lock Bracelet ($390, 866.337.7242) in Gold or Fallon Classique D Link Bracelet ($150) in Gold Plated Brass
4. Slip on a sophisticated enamel bracelet with a cheeky interior inscription. Try: Kate Spade It’s A Breeze Hinged Idiom Bangle ($128) in Clotted Cream
5. Top off your stack with a leather accent for luxe texture. Try: Marc by Marc Jacobs Stapled Cuff ($98, 877.746.7267, available late August) in Black or Rebecca Minkoff Leather & Metal Bracelet ($98) in Gold/Black
Nail Polish Pairing: Estee Lauder Pure Colour Nail Lacquer ($20) in Ballerina Pink
From bottom to top:
1. If you have minimalist sensibilities, you won’t want to wear too many bracelets, so choose your stack wisely and start with a sleek gunmetal piece. Try: Vita Fede Mini Omega Bracelet ($315) in Gunmetal
2. Next, create the focal point of your stack. A cuff in a high-impact metal, like rose gold, works well. Try: Eddie Borgo Safety Chain Cuff ($315, 212.206.1272) in Rosegold
3. Break up your more streamlined pieces with a chain-link bracelet. Try: Marc by Marc Jacobs Katie Link Bracelet ($128) in Argento
4. Finish off your stack with a single arresting accessory. Try: Marc by Marc Jacobs Small Cuff ($88) in Argento
Nail Polish Pairing: Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss ($4) in Snow Storm
