Cartier Love Bracelet Sizing Thread!

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#871
I have asked this question myself and it’s come down to the size just depends on your taste. As I have mentioned on other threads, ads for the original Loves back in the ‘70s showed them fitting very tight, but Liz Taylor herself wore hers even farther down her arm than you do.

I do think the looser fit is much better in case you end up getting another to stack it with. I recently bought my second and am glad the first wasn’t so tight. Enjoy!
 
#872
missisa07 said:
I got the 16, and I now wish I had gotten the 17. Now I have 5 Love bracelets, and because I started with the 16 I had to get the rest in size 16 LOL.
Oh no, lol! But I'm glad to learn from your experience and have had the same thought about stacking and that it's probably better not to go too tight. I definitely appreciate the advice! Thank you!
I would *always* recommend to anyone else that if you're unsure or stuck between sizes, size up just to be safe.
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#873
tulipfield said:
I have asked this question myself and it’s come down to the size just depends on your taste. As I have mentioned on other threads, ads for the original Loves back in the ‘70s showed them fitting very tight, but Liz Taylor herself wore hers even farther down her arm than you do.

I do think the looser fit is much better in case you end up getting another to stack it with. I recently bought my second and am glad the first wasn’t so tight. Enjoy!
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Yes, I think I've seen a pic of that ad on this forum (probably your reply to a similar question - I'm telling you I read through so many threads to see what others had to say about this dilemma, lol!). It does look very fitted in that ad. I agree it really comes down to personal preference, but good to know you're glad yours is more of a looser fit - makes me feel better! Thank you so much for your reply!
 
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#874
Hi ! Yours looks gorgeous— absolutely gorgeous on you. I barely squeezed into a 16, and so a 17 was my fit according to my SA. I ended up getting a 18 though because I would always rather a little loose than a little tight. Looser makes you look skinnier in my opinion. :)
 
#875
Just to reassure you further because I spent a lot of time agonising over this too, I was told I was a 16 by Cartier and I originally purchased a 16. It did fit but had little movement and the thing that annoyed me most was when I rotated my wrist (for example when putting on make up or taking a drink) it would dig into my bones. Fortunately I was able to return it and now have a 17. Initially I felt the 17 might be annoying being looser but after a few months I am completely used to it and so glad I have the 17. I’ve pretty much come to the conclusion that only a few people might find whatever size to be perfect and for the rest of us we have to decide whether to go slightly too tight or slightly too loose if we want to have one of these bracelets. For me slightly looser is working out really well and I’m glad it doesn’t dig into me. It might take you a little while to get used to and remember you’re probably conscious of and thinking about it a lot as I was. After a few months you do get used to it and think about it less. Enjoy your bracelet!
 
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I think your 17 fits perfectly. It looks so pretty on your wrist. :heart:

I have a size 13.5-13.75 wrist and still got sized by two different Cartier SAs for a 16. I could have gone with a 15, but they said the screws would poke into my skin. Mine falls about 3 inches down my forearm too.
 
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am3070 said:
Hi ! Yours looks gorgeous— absolutely gorgeous on you. I barely squeezed into a 16, and so a 17 was my fit according to my SA. I ended up getting a 18 though because I would always rather a little loose than a little tight. Looser makes you look skinnier in my opinion. :smile:
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Thank you so much! That's definitely helpful to know you went up a size...I do agree the more movement it has the slender the arm looks! :P
 
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MsKaren said:
Just to reassure you further because I spent a lot of time agonising over this too, I was told I was a 16 by Cartier and I originally purchased a 16. It did fit but had little movement and the thing that annoyed me most was when I rotated my wrist (for example when putting on make up or taking a drink) it would dig into my bones. Fortunately I was able to return it and now have a 17. Initially I felt the 17 might be annoying being looser but after a few months I am completely used to it and so glad I have the 17. I’ve pretty much come to the conclusion that only a few people might find whatever size to be perfect and for the rest of us we have to decide whether to go slightly too tight or slightly too loose if we want to have one of these bracelets. For me slightly looser is working out really well and I’m glad it doesn’t dig into me. It might take you a little while to get used to and remember you’re probably conscious of and thinking about it a lot as I was. After a few months you do get used to it and think about it less. Enjoy your bracelet!
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Hi! That is so good to know you had the 16 but exchanged for the 17 and are glad you did. The reasons you didn't like the 16 are the same ones I was worried about with that size as well. But it makes me feel better to know that going looser has worked out and you're happy with that! You're right that a lot of us won't have a perfect fit with the way the sizing is, but it's probably better long term with wearing it 24/7 to have it be a little looser than too tight. Thank you so much for the extra reassurance!
 
#880
Lanier said:
I think your 17 fits perfectly. It looks so pretty on your wrist. :heart:

I have a size 13.5-13.75 wrist and still got sized by two different Cartier SAs for a 16. I could have gone with a 15, but they said the screws would poke into my skin. Mine falls about 3 inches down my forearm too.
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Aww, thank you! My SA commented about the screws in my skin, especially around the bone, too with the 16. Good to know you're falls down 3 inches too so it's not just me! I so appreciate your reply!
 
#881
am3070 said:
Yea mine falls 3.5-4 inches down my forearm as well but I think the more it falls down the arm (without being Easy to slip off), the better/more feminine it look:angel::P;).
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Good to know I'm not alone with how far down my forearm it falls! I do agree that the movement/sliding down the arm makes it look more feminine :P. Thank you so much for your input!
 
#884
star23478 said:
Hello!

Just got my first love bracelet this weekend after wanting one for years! I'm so excited and love it so much, but just wanted opinions to confirm I got the right size. I know there are already many posts on this, but had to ask for myself!

The first time I tried on, I tried the 16 and thought that was good for me, even though the SA commented on how it got stuck on my wrist bone and didn't slide over, but the 17 seemed big to me at that time. Tried on again two months later at a different Cartier store with a different SA and he without hesitation said 17, so that is what I purchased.

My wrist at the biggest/boniest point measures 15.5 cm with the slimmest part measuring 15 cm. My 17 moves around quite a bit and feels a bit looser than I would probably like, but the 16 was fairly tight. I could get it over my wrist bone but would have to push or really shake my wrist to get it over. DH also pointed out that the screws on 16 were knocking into my bone and would probably get annoying over time and the SA mentioned about possible swelling in the summer. I will also probably stack with other bangle and cuff bracelets (non-Cartier) that are a bit looser fitting.

So basically I think I know the 17 is the better option even though it's not perfect (as so many have said I wish Cartier made a 16.5!), but probably better to be a little on the loose side than potentially too tight, right? When I lift my arm up my 17 slides up about 3 inches and when my arm is down it hits right where my palm meets my wrist (it doesn't slide onto my palm at all). I've attached pictures for reference and am interested to hear what experienced love owners have to say that were in a similar situation of being in between sizes. I think some of it is I'm overthinking it because it's new and I'm super conscious of it right now whereas I won't think about it as much as time goes on, but I need the reassurance haha! Thanks so much!
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I had the same issue - I went with 17 and so glad I did. Also, CONGRATS :love:
 
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Designer_Dreams said:
I had the same issue - I went with 17 and so glad I did. Also, CONGRATS :love:
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Thank you! Definitely good to know. I've had/been wearing mine for about 5 days now and still questioning if it's too big. But the consensus from those that have responded with experience (and from what I've read elsewhere) seems to be that a little looser is better, especially in the long run, so I try and keep reminding myself of that! :P
 
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