Bracelet stacking is a celebrity-approved trend that’s easy to emulate. Gone are the days of Avril Lavigne’s studded and spiked forearm-length stacks that looked too heavy to lift – the Y2K fashion revival has brought us a more elegant take on stacking bracelets. Olsens, Jenners and Kardashians are just a few of the celeb icons seen out and about with an assemblage of gold and silver bracelets jingling on their wrists.
Abbot Lyon’s bracelet collection has everything you need to put together an effortlessly stylish, Instagram-worthy bracelet stack.
Tips for bracelet stacking
Play with proportion
When creating the perfect stack, it’s important to use a variety of bracelets with different textures and thicknesses, which will complement and contrast with each other. Mix and match a variety of proportions for a glamorous result.
By the numbers
Stack your bracelets together in odd numbers – either three, five, or seven – to create balance. When it comes to how many you use, we love to see people go wild and express themselves however they live, but we do recommend stacking no more than seven bracelets in total.
Metals and colours
When it comes to colour, it’s a matter of personal choice – you can choose your favourite metal and stick to it to keep your look cohesive, or mix a variety of gold and silver jewellery for a more eclectic look. You can also add a dash of something brighter by including a colourful charm bracelet.
Create something unique
Stacking your bracelets gives you an opportunity to express yourself and show off your personal style by creating a special combination that’s all “you”. Mix and match your favourite pieces until you have a stack you want to wear everywhere.
Seven types of stacking bracelets
1. Classic chain bracelets
From dainty and demure to chunky and bold, chain bracelets add texture and visual tension to your stack.
2. Solid bangles
A plain bangle is great as a filler piece in between more attention-grabbing bracelets. We like adding in a few of these for a more bold, statement look.
3. Cuffs
A thick cuff will contrast nicely with the thinner pieces in your stacked bracelet selection. As well as bangles, they make for great bookends - the piece that sits closest to your hand. The chunkier sillhouette is less likely to slip down your hand and will keep all the other bracelets from doing the same.
4. Tennis bracelets
Tennis bracelets are another great way to add texture – not to mention plenty of sparkle. Tennis bracelets are perfect for a summer stack, glinting and sparkling in the sun unlike any other piece in your collection.
5. Clover bracelets
Clover bracelets add a pop of colour and a glossy texture to your stack. They're also great for introducing shape and pattern – two things that make a stack really shine.
6. Charm Bracelets
A bracelet decorated with a collection of pretty charms is sure to draw attention while making the whole ensemble feel more you.
7. Name Bracelets
Including a name bracelet. either with your own name or a loved one’s – even a word with special significance to you – will add to the uniqueness of your bracelet stack and give it your signature.
Bracelet stacking is a fun, creative jewellery trend that makes a statement. Enjoy building your ultimate stack with Abbott Lyon’s stylish pieces.