The stylish man and the stylish woman is the individual who knows how to wear accessories and they wear them well. One such accessory that can really finish an outfit and give a person that added pizzaz is a bracelet — but this is true only if you don’t overdo it and you get the right style of bracelet for you and your lifestyle. Think of the simple braided leather bands on the outdoor enthusiast and the sleek bracelet made of sterling silver beads on the scholarly type.
But how do you determine the right bracelet to wear and how to wear it or them without overdoing it? The following are the three things to consider as you look around at bracelets for sale or beads jewelry making supplies if you plan to make your own bracelets to wear:
3 Things to Look for When Buying & Wearing Bracelets
Choose the Right Fit and Proportions.
While yes, some people can make extra loose bracelets shine and others look slim and fantastic with tight, choker-styled bracelets, they are the outliers. For most people, to get a good look with bracelets requires them to fit so well upon one’s wrist so that only one or two fingers can slide beneath them — not tight but also not overly loose. Additionally, it is a good idea to choose a bracelet based on the overall size of your wrist. In other words, those with slim wrists will look best with bracelets with thinner bands while those with thicker wrists should opt for bracelets with larger or chunkier profiles.
Overall Style.
Ask yourself what is the look you want to go for? In most cases, you are wearing bracelets in order to personalize yourself and your overall look. For example, many men and plenty of women like a more natural look. This means earthy tones, high-end jeans, and dark-colored shoes. For this overall style, wood, leather, and stone beaded jewelry all would look fantastic in complement. For those women who like to dress up and make an entrance, something silver or a bracelet made of gold filled beads would be the better choice.
Wear for the Event.
Just because you have an overall style does not mean that style is right for every occasion. When you are going to more formal events, you might choose a simpler silver or gold chain that adds to but doesn’t detract from your main outfit. In contrast, when you are heading to the park for a jog or to picnic with friends, then you might opt for a chunkier, more personal piece with Crystals. Want to stand out in a crowd? Get a necklace with a prominent Swarovski crystal heart pendant.
Simple is Great, Unique is Best
When in doubt about the right bracelet to wear, the two things to keep in mind are simple and unique. A slim beaded bracelet can go with a thousand outfits and one you make using beading supplies online or retail store online will always be a hit. Visit our online store to learn more.
Working out and wearing one’s favorite jewelry are two activities that interestingly have a lot in common. After all, we pick out and wear favorite jewelry pieces like a Swarovski crystal heart pendant because we want to accentuate and bring beauty to a part of our body, in this case, our neck and chest. Similarly, most of us work out in part because we want to likewise accentuate the body parts themselves; slimmer and more toned arms and legs. So, when it comes to working out in public, is it any surprise that many people want to wear jewelry?
However, wanting to do something does not mean that it is okay. Before you head out to the gym in your sterling silver beads, there are two big things to consider that will determine whether or not donning on those pieces are a good idea: Safety & Jewelry Quality.
Safety Issues With Wearing Jewelry While You Workout
The number one type of jewelry that is almost universally a bad idea to wear while working out is rings. Rings are generally a bad idea for workouts, but especially whenever you are using your hands around exercise equipment. This is due to the rigidity of metallic rings in general as well as the snug fit of rings around most peoples’ fingers. Say you catch the corner of the ring on some type of exercise equipment, you risk a snag or fall situation in which the ring gets caught, and your skin tears with it in what is called a ring avulsion injury. This is incredibly painful and may be debilitating.
Outside of rings, however, most jewelry can be safely worn with the right precautions. Generally stated, you want to avoid any type of jewelry that snugs too tight to the skin, such as choker necklaces, but also avoid anything too loose and dangling as those also increase the risk of getting caught on something and torn from you.
Choosing the Right Quality Jewelry for Working Out
After jewelry style, the next thing to look at is what your jewelry is made out of. That’s because when you work out, invariably you will sweat. That sweat contains two things most metals hate the most: Water and Salt. Jewelry that is comprised largely or in full from a base metal of copper, nickel, or brass, is especially sensitive to degrading when exposed to sweat. They will corrode and often will leave an ugly green or blackish staining on the skin.
The good news is that if you choose quality pieces or non-metallic pieces, you won’t have these issues at all. For example, where gold-plated jewelry is sensitive to water like those aforementioned base metals, gold-filled beads are not due to their unique construction. When buying and choosing beads jewelry making supplies for making your own pieces, consider wood, pearl, or similar non-metal beads as your prime workout jewelry.
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So are you ready to make and build up your own workout jewelry? Visit our online shop to get started so you can enjoy pieces that make you feel better as you get your body in better shape.
