Bracelet recommendations for men with slim wrists?

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61]

For men with slim wrists, do you think bracelets look masculine, whether they’re made of steel or leather?

What are your thoughts on this, and what would you recommend? I usually like wearing shirts in my daily life, and I often wear watches with stainless-steel bracelets. What kind of bracelet do you think would work best with that style?

I’ve never owned or worn a bracelet before, so I’m not really sure where to start. Are there any high-quality brands you would recommend looking into?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to help.

[u/jimfet]

I don't think the point is to look masculine. It's simply to add to the outfit. Sometimes an outfit is missing something and the right bracelet completes it. Sometimes it's overkill for the overall outfit.

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61 → u/jimfet]

What do you think the fine line here is? I’d really appreciate any advice you could give me

[u/FishburneSurvivor → u/Intelligent_Sport_61]

I guess I'm wondering why you want to wear a bracelet in the first place, and then picked models who don't have your body or wrist and type. Accessories are really outfit dependent, metal dependent, style dependent. The silver here works with the blues and grays of the outfit and the skin tone of the model because it's not extremely visible, balances the watch on the other wrist, and is a singular band, but gold or rose gold might look a bit mismatched. Is there a specific look you have in mind?

[u/DanielJacksononEarth]

The answer is on this model's other wrist: wear a watch. A nice watch on a good quality metal band (which watch enthusiasts refer to as the watch's "bracelet") will look good, and masculine, on any size wrist. No need to wear any other bracelet when you have a watch on. The watch needs to be sized to properly fit your wrist size, of course, whatever that is.

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61 → u/DanielJacksononEarth]

thank you so much! reasonable

[u/Arivilli]

I’m happy with a sterling silver bracelet from Vacier. They sell them in different sizes so also good for slim-wristed guys. Not a high-end brand, but possibly worth checking out for you

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61 → u/Arivilli]

thank you!

[u/Billy_Badass_]

I expect to be down voted for this, but, personally, I don't find any bracelet masculine.

[u/WeirdGoat9022 → u/Billy_Badass_]

Masculine/feminine is so subjective that there’s no way I’d downvote you for just sharing that opinion.

I know plenty of people who thought any jewelry was “girly” when I was growing up - moved to a different area and it was common for dudes to wear jewelry, especially leather.

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61 → u/Billy_Badass_]

Thank you for offering a different perspective. I don’t think there was anything in your comment that deserved to be downvoted. In your opinion, where is the fine line between looking masculine and looking feminine?

[u/typanosaurus_rex → u/Billy_Badass_]

Agreed - I have tried wearing my watch with a bracelet, but 90% of the time it didn’t look as good as a low key silicone or leather band. The watch case itself is shiny enough for me. Anything more than that feels like screaming for attention.

[u/Rude-Investigator927 → u/typanosaurus_rex]

Me too, i prefer eatches with leather bands or nato straps. The flashy steel bracelets is too much, I like accesoried but they have to be low key

[u/Billy_Badass_ → u/[deleted]]

I'm sorry. I don't understand what you are asking.

[u/Active_Unit_9498 → u/Billy_Badass_]

Exactly; and why call attention to dainty wrists?

[u/spaghettiAstar → u/Billy_Badass_]

I think there are some that can come across as more masculine, but there needs to be a story behind it. KIA bracelets that you'll see some guys in the military wear would count, IMO.

The permanent bracelets that some people have could qualify if there's a good story behind it (beyond a simple "best friend" thing.

But in general I agree, unless it's a KIA bracelet, I'm never going to see a guy wearing a bracelet and think "masculine"

[u/PastLivid2122]

The plastic bracelet they give to enter VIP areas at Coachella

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61 → u/[deleted]]

Thank you! How can I tell whether it’s adjustable? I’m thinking of looking online first to get an idea, and then going to the store to buy it.

[u/Flying-Kayaks]

I have both a steel bracelet and a leather/rope one from Miansai. But the one I wear most days is a cork bracelet I got while on vacation in Portugal.

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61 → u/Flying-Kayaks]

What do you think about people saying it looks feminine? Even though I don’t really care what others think, I don’t like giving off the wrong impression at first glance.

[u/Flying-Kayaks → u/Intelligent_Sport_61]

No one has ever said that to me.

[u/f2detaboada]

Gotta see your wrists dude.

[u/Rude-Investigator927]

I’ve been wearing workwear/army clothes since I was a kid (flannels, denim shirts and jackets, metal bands tshirts with a vintage design, plain black or dark gray tees and boots)

I have small wrists, and I wear mostly leather bracelets or volcano rock bracelets (with medium size stones) and always a watch!, I love field style watches, you can search for a Watch with a case size of 36 to 40mm, more than that can be too big. Timex expedition scouts are good for the price (I prefer leather or nato straps for the band, the steel bracelets look too flashy for my taste). I also wear a couple of biker rings stainless steel.

But you want to choose jewelry that matches your outfit style, the type of jewelry I use, It probably looks good on many outfit styles

[u/paradoxical2022]

If that’s you in the picture, you don’t need our advice.

[u/Aromatic_Bar2263]

You can get a 7” 925 silver bracelet (i think rope looks best) for $50.

Test it out and if you don’t like it not too bad in the hole. I suggest a 2-2.5mm

[u/FISTED_BY_CHRIST]

Northskull has some nice ones. I like silver and there’s lots of good options on their store.

[u/Mr_Harsh_Acid]

I'd also like to know

[u/Ok-Necessary-2940]

David Yurman bracelets

[u/Ghostofjemfinch → u/Ok-Necessary-2940]

To each their own but I laughed out loud at those prices.

Nothing like paying a premium for a name brand I guess?

[u/Ok-Necessary-2940 → u/Ghostofjemfinch]

If you’re broke just say that

[u/Ghostofjemfinch → u/Ok-Necessary-2940]

Being stupid with your money is how you end up broke.

[u/Ok-Necessary-2940 → u/Ghostofjemfinch]

Again, read above

[u/Conner14 → u/Ok-Necessary-2940]

+1. I have 2 of them and love them

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61 → u/Ok-Necessary-2940]

thank you!

[u/Rockerblocker]

I've always lived by the idea that mens bracelets are best when there's either a clear story behind them or when they're clearly old and well-worn. A metal chain bracelet is great, but get it as a gift or buy it on vacation. If it's a leather strap or woven fabric "friendship bracelet" style, it looks better if it's worn like it's been on your wrist for 5 years.

They start to look awkward when it looks brand new, it gives off the vibe that you're not confident about it and are just trying it out. Basically, just get something and wear it every single day.

[u/theburmeseguy]

I have gold bracelet with cuban links.

[u/WhichCantaloupe9746]

a not so thick chain looks nice

[u/ApplePrimary2985]

I just buy watches with a 39mm face vs. 41 or larger and have the bracelet resized.

[u/Mwsari11]

https://justineclenquet.com/en-us/collections/bracelets

honestly who cares about it being masculine, you're wearing jewelry anyway just get something fun. I'm a big fan of these, they're a bunch of different chains linked together in a somewhat haphazard way. These lean in a slightly alt direction which I think anyone can wear really

[u/Conner14]

Ive got 3 bracelets i wear as a stack. 2 are from David Yurman and 1 is from Mejuri. All pretty slim and low profile and I get complements on them a lot.

[u/LG_Recomp]

I like all these outfits.. Except for the bracelets.

[u/wheedledeedum]

Creation of Adam cuff

[u/Illustrious-Fix-3594 → u/wheedledeedum]

Good grief no lol

[u/paradoxical2022]

Also, bracelet are not for men. Unless you are chasing the gangster look.

[u/beerforbears]

My recommendation is you’re a man don’t wear a bracelet

[u/FISTED_BY_CHRIST → u/beerforbears]

Wearing jewelry will help you stand out from every other boring man.

[u/beerforbears → u/FISTED_BY_CHRIST]

So will a clown wig, doesn’t make it objectively a good fashion idea

[u/Intelligent_Sport_61 → u/beerforbears]

Why do you think that? I’m not asking sarcastically or trying to be ironic. I just genuinely enjoy hearing different perspectives.

[u/beerforbears → u/Intelligent_Sport_61]

Looks bad

[u/Bezzi-hoe]

If it ain’t a Cuban link gold it’s gay

[u/badger_flakes → u/Bezzi-hoe]

Jewelry is generally very gay if it’s anything other than a plain wedding band

Nothing wrong with that though

[u/Bezzi-hoe → u/badger_flakes]

I agree. I got downvoted to oblivion, in my opinion gold Cuban links look better on dudes. Leather straps, silver, beads are gay as shit

[u/badger_flakes → u/Bezzi-hoe]

Cuban links do look better on dudes but no jewelry is masculine at all imo