A bracelet that fits well feels like part of you. Too tight and it pinches; too loose and it slides over your hand or catches on everything. Here is how to find your bracelet size at home, which fit suits each style, and how to build a bracelet stack that looks effortless.
How to measure your wrist
- Wrap a soft measuring tape around your wrist, just above the wrist bone. No tape? Use a strip of paper, mark where it meets, then measure it against a ruler.
- Keep it snug but not tight. This is your wrist size.
- Add 1.5 to 2 cm for a comfortable fit on chain bracelets. Add around 2.5 cm if you like a looser, dangly look.
Most women's wrists measure between 14 and 17 cm, and most men's between 17 and 20 cm, but everyone is different, so measuring is always best.
Which fit for which style?
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Chain bracelets: wrist size plus 1.5 to 2 cm. Pieces with an extender chain, like many of our chain styles, let you fine-tune the fit.
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Bangles: these need to slide over your hand, so measure around the widest part of your hand with your fingers pressed together.
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Cuffs: open at the back and gently adjustable. Slide them on from the side of the wrist, never by pulling the opening wide, so they keep their shape.
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Cord and macrame bracelets: usually adjustable with a sliding knot, so one size fits most wrists.
How to stack bracelets (women)
A good stack has a mix of shapes and textures, held together by one colour story.
Three to five pieces on one wrist is usually the sweet spot. Wearing a watch? Keep the stack on the other wrist, or wear one slim bracelet next to it.
How to stack bracelets (men)
Men's stacks work best with two or three pieces in calm colours. Combine one metal chain with one textured piece, for example the Lionel snake chain with the Lewis black bead bracelet. Prefer it done for you? The Hayden set of 3 and the Nolan Cuban and rope set are already styled to wear together.
Gold, silver or both?
Sticking to one metal tone gives a clean, polished look. Mixing gold and silver works too, as long as it looks intentional: repeat each tone at least twice across your bracelets, rings and watch.
Shop bracelets
Explore all bracelets or go straight to men's bracelets. Every order ships free across Australia.
Questions about sizing? Email support@marliva.com with your wrist measurement and we will recommend the right fit.
Bracelet Size Guide: How to Measure Your Wrist and Build the Perfect Stack
A bracelet that fits well feels like part of you. Too tight and it pinches; too loose and it slides over your hand or catches on everything. Here is how to find your bracelet size at home, which fit suits each style, and how to build a bracelet stack that looks effortless.
How to measure your wrist
Most women's wrists measure between 14 and 17 cm, and most men's between 17 and 20 cm, but everyone is different, so measuring is always best.
Which fit for which style?
How to stack bracelets (women)
A good stack has a mix of shapes and textures, held together by one colour story.
Three to five pieces on one wrist is usually the sweet spot. Wearing a watch? Keep the stack on the other wrist, or wear one slim bracelet next to it.
How to stack bracelets (men)
Men's stacks work best with two or three pieces in calm colours. Combine one metal chain with one textured piece, for example the Lionel snake chain with the Lewis black bead bracelet. Prefer it done for you? The Hayden set of 3 and the Nolan Cuban and rope set are already styled to wear together.
Gold, silver or both?
Sticking to one metal tone gives a clean, polished look. Mixing gold and silver works too, as long as it looks intentional: repeat each tone at least twice across your bracelets, rings and watch.
Shop bracelets
Explore all bracelets or go straight to men's bracelets. Every order ships free across Australia.
Questions about sizing? Email support@marliva.com with your wrist measurement and we will recommend the right fit.