{"id":1638467,"date":"2021-07-29T08:41:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T13:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=1638467"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:26:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:26:56","slug":"hand-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/hand-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"9 hand accessories to up your style on the cheap"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Hand accessories are a budget fashionista’s secret weapon. A jingly bracelet stack or a flashy cocktail ring on an index finger can carry your style — even when the rest of your outfit consists of shorts and a t-shirt. Plus, these jewelry pieces can<\/s> should be<\/em> inexpensive. You don’t need to rock a DIOR bracelet on a casual Saturday when grocery shopping is the most important thing on your calendar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After a year of limited social activities, though, you might find your hand jewelry collection to be lacking. I know I do. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix. Take a look at my nine favorite hand accessories to elevate your style\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> below. And then head to Forever 21<\/a>, Etsy, or your fav thrift store to start shopping.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1. mix-n-match bracelets<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I wrote a post about stacking bracelets<\/a> a while back that continues to be popular. But you know what? You don’t have to follow my rules — you can mix-and-match your favorite bracelets however you want. Just grab a few you already own and see how you feel about the combination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If your feeling the boho vibe one day, opt for colorful beads and chunky leather straps. Toss in some wood or resin pieces, too. Or, stick with dainty metal chains and small charms for a more subtle, classic look. Truly, it’s anything goes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bracelet stacking is the ideal way to use pieces you don’t necessarily love<\/em> anymore, too. The piece that’s boring by itself may be far more interesting when you combine it with something else.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Bangles<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yep, bangles — the original bracelet stack. In the ’80s, bangles were the emblem of the rebellious teenage girl. Somehow from there, these noisy bracelets have evolved into a fashion classic<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The thing is, bangles still inspire visions of 1984 Madonna with her lacy, finger-less gloves. If that’s the look you want, great.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If it’s not, here’s some advice. Go for variety in your bangle set. Bangles, by nature, are solid. But you can choose solid pieces of different materials, colors, and thicknesses. Also, you don’t need 20 of them. Start with two and three, and add on according to your comfort level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Fake Diamond ring<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Diamonds are sparkly, beautiful — and also can cost a small fortune. Most of us aren’t going to invest in genuine diamonds for our casual jewelry collection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Thankfully, you can fake a diamond look for a lower price point. If you really want a special piece you can wear on the daily, shop for lab created diamond wedding band<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> or something similar. You’ll still spend a bit but it’ll be less than a mined diamond will cost you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n