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Statement bangles are back - here's how to wear them

16.1.2023

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Trends have more life than cats - this also applies to chunky bangles. This piece of jewellery from my teenage years is currently making a big comeback.

I hardly ever leave the house without jewellery. Earrings, necklaces, rings - always nice to have. It's just my wrists that usually come up empty-handed when it comes to jewellery. Maybe it's because the jingling on my arms annoys me. The clacking when I type on my laptop. But mainly because it reminds me of my fashionably clumsy teenage years, when lavish bangles were in their heyday.

However, my bad associations are currently being overwritten. Statement bangles are back - and look more elegant than ever before. Brands such as Jil Sander, Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen have shown: Generously draped wrists are one of the big jewellery trends for 2023.

Laquan Smith shows an interplay of different shapes and materials.
Source: Spotlight

The bangles of the moment don't stand out because they are particularly colourful or playful. On the contrary. Simple organic or geometric shapes in classic plain colours such as gold, silver or black dominate the catwalks. They are particularly eye-catching thanks to their chunky designs, which are generously stacked on top of each other for maximum effect.

How to style the statement bangles

You can create a subtle, everyday eye-catcher with a single, simple piece. If you want to stack on one side, don't overdo it - otherwise it will quickly look unbalanced.

US label Khaite showcases a single bangle.

Alexander McQueen uses minimalist stacking. — US label Khaite showcases a single bangle.

Two identical pieces on both wrists look particularly harmonious and elegant. If you want to add a little more excitement without too much effort, you can also wear two different bangles. However, they should have a similar style (see cover image) to create a well-rounded look.

Two wide gold bangles like Saint Laurent's look beautifully classic.
Source: Spotlight

It gets more extravagant when you stack bangles on both wrists. You can combine geometric shapes - such as square and round bangles - and play with different materials such as gold, silver or wood. The bangles and their arrangement on both wrists can be the same, but don't have to be.

Different combinations may appear less calm, but they look particularly exciting. You can also create asymmetry with more than just different pieces of jewellery. For example, you can also arrange the same bangles in a different order or wear different numbers of bangles on each wrist.

Silver, black and gold come together in this bangle extravaganza from Saint Laurent.
Source: Spotlight

Catchy arm jewellery goes well with both long and short sleeves. With tight-fitting long-sleeved shirts, it is particularly effective to wear them over the fabric. With adjustable cuffs, you can also play with the placement and wear them higher up under the elbow instead of directly on the wrist.