Each accessory is important, complementing the outfit. A correctly selected bracelet can highlight the elegance of the wrist or indicate the refined taste of the owner. Conversely, a product hanging sloppily (even a very expensive one) will give the image a sloppy look and force you to hold your hand in an unnatural position with your fingers spread apart.
How to determine the size yourself?
How to find out your wrist size
To avoid choosing the right jewelry by trial and error, it is recommended to determine the size of the bracelet before going to the store. In addition, it is convenient if you make an online purchase in an online store.
You need to measure the diameter of your wrist with a centimeter tape and add 1-1.5 cm to the result: the result obtained will become the ideal length.
If you don't have a measuring tape at home, use a thread or paper strip, and then transfer the measurements to a regular ruler.
This principle of determining size is the same for both men and women. The length of children's bracelets is determined in the same way
Important! If you want to purchase jewelry with a massive central insert or studded with stones, you don’t need to add anything. An increase of 0.5-1 cm is allowed, but such an accessory in any case should fit snugly to the hand and not dangle.
Design
Gloves are a traditional item of clothing with compartments for each finger. The design dates back to the times of Ancient Egypt. The materials used for manufacturing and their purpose are endlessly varied: from rubber medical gloves to motorcycle gloves with gauntlets. There are a dozen types of leather used to make gloves: from inexpensive pig leather to elite deerskin and lamb leather.
Gloves, mittens, fingerless gloves
Mittens are knitted mittens, familiar from childhood, with two compartments: one for the thumb, the other for the rest. It is believed that they retain heat more effectively, since individual fingers freeze faster. Most often, mittens are knitted from wool, but men's mittens made from other materials (or combinations thereof), such as leather or heat-resistant fabric, are also not uncommon. The purpose is very diverse: for everyday wear, for sports (usually skiing), for professional needs.
Fingerless gloves - missing finger compartments can be both a design element and have practical significance (for example, in sports products).
Portolano
portolano.com
The Italian brand, originally from Naples, has gained the love and trust of customers over its century-long history. To this day it is owned and operated by the Portolano family - the fourth generation of the family. Mainly targeting the United States market. Specialization - accessories. Leather and wool gloves, hats, scarves. Practical colors, wool that doesn't bite, warmth and comfort.
Children are absolutely delighted with the Portolano Kids collection, since there are few brands that pay so much attention to high-quality children's hats and mittens. Very good fabrics, mostly high-quality cashmere. Great leather. Almost all products are made in the Philippines.
Prices. Regular prices are quite high - men's insulated leather gloves will cost $100, and a hat will cost at least $50. However, sale prices are much more reasonable.
Where can I buy. The best selection and prices, of course, will be offered by the ebay.com auction, where among thousands of Portolano offers you can easily select a product that is suitable, including in price. Lots of offers at auction. Lots of goods from this brand are almost always available at one of the top American clothing and footwear retailers - BHFO.
Brands Aliexpress
Aliexpress.com
One of the most popular trading platforms in the world, Chinese Aliexpress, offers direct access to goods from Chinese manufacturers, bypassing intermediaries, which explains the really low prices. And thanks to traditionally free delivery, Aliexpress.com has become a place of real pilgrimage for buyers from Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. After all, the phrase “made in China” has long ceased to be synonymous with low quality. To be convinced of this, it is enough to remember Xiaomi, Huawei and dozens, if not hundreds, of brands that are not so loud, but produce really high-quality things.
On Ali you will find a huge number of offers of men's gloves for various purposes. And even though the brands will most likely be unfamiliar to you, it doesn’t matter. Focus on the number of orders for a particular product, as well as customer reviews. In checking the reliability of the seller of a particular product, our online tool will certainly be useful, allowing you to simply and quickly get an answer to the question: “Is it worth dealing with a particular seller”? But with large sellers with thousands of sales under their belt, usually no difficulties arise.
Lacoste
Lacoste.com
The famous French brand Lacoste, in addition to a variety of clothes and shoes, offers classic men's woolen gloves of very good quality. True, in a poor color scheme.
The presence of these gloves is an integral element of all Lacoste collections. Beauty and elegance. One size, no need to rack your brains.
Prices. A pair of wool gloves will cost 30-40 euros. The price in the official Russian store Lacoste.ru will be at least twice as high.
Where can I buy. For owners of thicker wallets, there are official online stores of the brand. And the best prices can be found on ebay.com - usually from US sellers. A good price is $20-25 per pair. Direct international delivery is usually not offered or is expensive, but you can easily use the services of an inexpensive mail forwarder who will not charge more than $10 for delivery of a pair of gloves. Very attractive offers can also be found quite often on Amazon.com.
HUGO BOSS
Hugoboss.com
Perhaps one of the leading brands in the production of men's leather gloves. It’s easy to verify this by checking out the variety of models on the official website. And even though the color range is not particularly diverse and the emphasis is on dark colors, the choice is more than impressive. From strict classics to pretentious models. Both insulated and demi-season. There are also models made of wool.
Prices. Regular prices are frankly high; the Hugo Boss brand has never been famous for its loyal pricing policy. Leather gloves will cost an average of 90-120 euros. Wool - at least 50 euros.
Where can I buy. The brand's policy is sales through official boutiques, so it is difficult to find the current collection online. Zalando.com usually offers the largest selection. If the price tags are high for you, then better offers, albeit in small quantities, can be found both on Amazon.de and on ebay.de. Leather gloves can be purchased here for 25-30 euros, especially at auction.
The North Face
thenorthface.com
The outdoor brand The Noth Face does not need much introduction - for half a century this American company has been specializing in the production of high-tech and high-quality clothing, sports and travel equipment. And not only for athletes and climbers, but also simply for people leading an active lifestyle. Warm, waterproof and windproof gloves that will help out in any situation.
Prices. Sports gloves - $40-50, everyday gloves - $25-30.
Where can I buy. The Russian official store thenorthface.com will not offer much choice. The North Face has a nearly exhaustive range of products available on online superstore Amazon.com, with many items carrying an "Amazon Choice" recommendation. Prices, however, are as close as possible to regular prices. For savings, go to ebay.com: here you will find discounted items, unboxed items, items from past collections - all with very impressive discounts.
KJUS
Kjus.com
The KJUS brand, co-created by the famous skier Lasse Kyus, offers perhaps the best gloves for skiing. The products embody practical experience and high technology. There are usually no more than 3-5 models of gloves in collections, but each one is truly a work of art.
Prices. Very expensive. Top models, such as BT2.0, will cost 250-300 euros.
Where can I buy. To buy gloves from Kjus at a good price, you need to be lucky. If you regularly check for new listings on ebay.com, you will definitely have good luck. Especially before the summer season, when sellers try to get rid of inventory - during this period, discounts of up to 70-80%, and sometimes even higher, become a reality. You should also definitely take a look at the American stock of Sierra.com.
Husqvarna
Husqvarna.com
The Swedish company Husqvarna begins its history back in the 17th century, when a company from the town of the same name became a supplier of weapons to the army. Production expanded significantly and for more than 200 years specialized exclusively in weapons. Then wood stoves, bicycles, sewing machines and even lawn mowers appeared, thanks to which the brand became famous throughout the world. One of the hallmarks of Husqvarna are gloves for various purposes. Sports, driving, working. For motocross and car repairs, for gardening and construction work - the list goes on for a long time.
Prices. Vary depending on the purpose: from 10 to 20 dollars per pair.
Where can I buy. Finding Husqvarna gloves is not a problem, the brand is popular, the product is in demand - they are available almost everywhere. A huge selection of gloves, and therefore prices below market prices, is only available on ebay.com. Pay special attention to offers from private sellers and goods at auction.
Caterpillar
shopcaterpillar.com
Perhaps not everyone knows, but in addition to construction and other special equipment, the American corporation Caterpillar brand offers a solid selection of clothing, shoes and various accessories. Including, of course, men's gloves for various purposes. First of all, the emphasis is on workers: both multi-purpose, for example, for finishing work, and for installation and dismantling of structures. Both simple models and advanced high-tech ones with touchscreen support.
Prices. They vary from $5 to $50 depending on the model and purpose.
Where can I buy. The best prices and selection are definitely on ebay.com. The assortment, including at auction, is simply off the charts - tens of thousands of items.
What to do if your wrist diameter is unknown?
When trying on jewelry with a clasp, try to insert your thumb between the product and your hand - it should fit freely.
If you buy a bracelet without a clasp, raise your hand up. The accessory should not fall down more than 5-8 cm. Shake your hand - the product should not fall off.
If the bracelet is being chosen as a gift and the size is unknown, ask the recipient’s relatives for help. Let them measure their loved one's favorite watch or bracelet: if he wears it without taking it off, then he is comfortable with it. Purchase jewelry in accordance with the stated numbers.
In this case, it is also recommended to choose bracelets of universal sizes - with open space or spring ones, which tend to stretch.
Silver bracelet with cubic zirconia, SL (price on the link)
Size according to manufacturer's figures
Manufacturers usually indicate the size of the product on the product, but few people know what indicators these designations correspond to. Models from different manufacturers may vary, but in general the size markings are similar.
Women's sizes
Size indicators for women's bracelets:
- XS – from 14 to 15.5 cm;
- S – from 15.5 to 16 cm;
- M – from 16 to 17 cm;
- L – from 17 to 18 cm;
- XL – 18-19 cm.
The most common length of women's bracelets is 18 cm, that is, the size corresponds to the designation L.
Gold bracelet with diamonds, SL (price on the link)
Men's sizes
Men's hands are larger than women's, and the numbers for men's bracelets are different. On average, such products vary from 16 cm to 22 cm in length, the following letter designations are used:
- S – 16-17 cm;
- M – 17-18 cm;
- L – 18-19 cm;
- XL – 20-22 cm.
The most common size is XL.
Table for men's wrist jewelry
Bracelets for men in ancient times were of a symbolic or sacred nature. Jewelry was worn by warriors to show their masculinity and to protect their hands from enemy blows, priests as a ritual sign, and artisans used straps to count the number of goods sold. It is also necessary for a man from the modern generation to wear an accessory on his hand. Experience suggests that women find such an accessory very sexy.
The sizes of men's bracelets are also marked taking into account the length of the wrist of the future owner. For boys, these indicators are higher than for girls. For example, the average length of wrist jewelry for men is 17-22 cm, for women - 18 cm. In this case, the circumference of the wrist corresponds to the letter designation.
The following tables will help you choose the right bracelet size for a man:
On a note! If the size of the wrist jewelry is chosen correctly, a finger should fit freely between the strap and the wrist.
How should a bracelet fit on your hand?
Of course, sizes vary, but stylists say that you also need to focus on how the product fits on a particular person’s hand.
It is believed that steel and metal bracelets should move freely on the hand. The total circumference of the accessory without stones and large inserts should exceed the diameter of the wrist by 1.5 cm.
Leather bracelets should fit more tightly: ideally, the little finger should fit into the space between the jewelry and the wrist. But the product should never cut into the skin - this is unsightly and purely physically uncomfortable.
Leather bracelet, OKAMI (price on the link)
What to do if the bracelet is too big?
There is only one answer - contact the jewelers. More often they reduce the number of links or make a different clasp in the bracelet and the accessory becomes suitable for wearing.
This will also help if a person has lost extra pounds and their favorite accessories turn out to be too big. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact specialists.
Do not throw away receipts after purchase, even if the bracelet was purchased as a gift: store technicians often provide such services for free
There are models of bracelets on which the length of the product is adjusted using a clasp. This is very convenient: you don’t have to worry about the chosen size. If you are not sure about the purchase, choose this option.
Correctly sized bracelet
It happens that a person feels uncomfortable in the chosen bracelet, although the sizes are correct. In this case, it is recommended to purchase several cheap options of different lengths and wear the accessories for several days. The one that is comfortable and will be the perfect decoration with the right size. In the future, when purchasing expensive products, take it with you.
Now it’s clear that determining the right size is not as problematic as it seems. It is not difficult to follow these recommendations; the selected products will invariably please the owner.
Varieties
Models of hand jewelry are presented in many options, which means that everyone will find something of their own: both a young man who wants to express himself in accessories, and a stately man for whom a bracelet is a good addition to a discreet image.
In addition to the material, men's jewelry differs in the type of weaving. There are several most popular options.
- Anchor weaving. This option is loved by many men. Rings made of metal, leather or other raw materials are connected into links perpendicular to each other. Such models can be considered classic, because the universal oval shape of the elements diversifies any image. In addition, you can choose other types of anchor weaving: rollo, Venetian, cord. They all look interesting and attract the attention of others.
- Armor weaving. This is a series of links that are on the same line, and therefore a bracelet made using armor weaving will be durable. Buyers often prefer models with other options for such weaving, namely: figaro, rhombo, cobra or panther eye.
- Bismarck. This option requires special professionalism from the craftsman, since the links are multidirectional, it will take a lot of skills to make such an accessory accurately. This choice looks bright and monumental; you can choose, for example, a bracelet made of royal weave, flat or semi-volume.
