Jewelry is an easy way to add color and personality to any outfit, but with so many types to choose from, the selection process can be a bit daunting. So today I’m going to talk about the various types of bracelets, and what makes each type special, to help you find the perfect bracelet for your lifestyle.
Stretch Bracelets
Stretch bracelets are made from beads that are strung on some type of elastic cord. They are one of the easiest types to wear, as the elastic makes the bracelet flexible and very comfortable.
Beads come in a very wide variety of materials, shapes and colors, ranging from very simple to very elegant, making it easy to match this type of bracelet to any outfit you own. Here is a very simple stretch bracelet, using 2 colors of beads:
A stretch bracelet is normally sized to hug your wrist, which keeps it out of the way and prevents it from getting caught on anything while being worn.
Best for: women who lead an active lifestyle, work a lot with their hands, or prefer a close-fitting bracelet.
Memory Wire or Single Wrap Bracelets
Memory wire is a hard tempered wire that keeps its shape, very much like that slinky you may remember from your childhood. No sizing is required, as this type of bracelet “opens” to slide on your wrist, and then springs back to its original shape, making it an ideal choice for gift giving where you don’t know the recipients wrist size.
As noted with stretch bracelets above, the endless variety of bead shapes and colors means you are sure to find a match for your favorite outfit.
Here are a few variations that are sold on Team Colors By Carrie, to give you an idea of what is available.
Match your favorite team colors or school colors:
Or your countries flag colors (just in time to get into the patriotic spirit for the Winter Olympics):
Or choose a charm bracelet to cheer on your child’s team:
This type of bracelet also lends itself to adding different materials and different sized beads, which gives you totally different looks:
Best for: Women who prefer bangle bracelets, either alone or in stacks. Also so good for gift giving, where the recipient’s wrist size is not known.
Leather Bracelets
Leather bracelets offer a completely different look than other types of bracelets. They can be made using natural colored leather, or leather dyed to match your favorite colors. They can be braided, wrapped around your wrist multiple times, decorated with beads or charms, or engraved with your name or mantra:
A leather bracelet can be sized to hug your wrist or to be worn loose, depending on personal preference.
Best for: wearing with casual apparel.
Hair Ties
Did you ever think of wearing a hair tie as a bracelet? They are so lightweight and comfortable that you won’t even know you have them on. They come is a wide range of colors and patterns, so matching your outfit is easy. And you’ll always have something handy to put up your hair!
Best for: for the women who doesn’t like the feel of a bracelet on her wrist, or who frequently wants to pull her hair up and off of her face
Secret Message
Sometimes we want to wear jewelry that has a special meaning behind it, that will serve as a reminder of something or someone special to us every time we look at it.
A secret message bracelet uses beads and Morse code to put that message right on your wrist. It is a bangle type bracelet that looks great on its own, or stacked with other bracelets in your collection.
Best for:
The women who wants a regular reminder of her mantra:
The women is who dealing with a military deployment:
The women who is supporting a loved one in the police force or armed forces:
The women who wears pink as she battles breast cancer or is a survivor:
Or the women who want to show off her proudest accomplishments:
Bead and Chain Bracelets
Chain jewelry is becoming more and more popular, and I wanted to give you, my faithful readers, the first glimpse of some bracelets that are part of a new collection I’ll be adding to the shop in a few weeks:
I hope you are as excited about them as I am!
So what type of bracelet do you normally wear? Do you always wear the same styles, or do you change it up for work versus play versus a night on the town? I’d love to hear from you (comment below)!
Until next time,
Carrie
Team Colors By Carrie 