Cartier Love Bracelet Sizing Thread!

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#901
star23478 said:
Congrats on your new Love bracelet! I'm hardly an expert since I've only had mine a few weeks, but what I've learned is that comfort is the most important thing - especially for the long term. They way your 15 fits you is how the 16 fit me and I opted for the 17 to have more room. I initially preferred the more fitted look of the 16 but after reading thoroughly, posting on here and talking with 2 different SAs, I decided that it is better to have a slightly looser fit - especially for the long term. I plan on never taking mine off unless I absolutely have to, and I could see how day after day the 16 could potentially rub my wrist the wrong way and end up irritating me or being uncomfortable. My 17 definitely moves up and down my arm easily and can turn at the thinnest point of my wrist, but not on it's own. It's also not as loose on me as a typical bangle nor does the movement annoy me. I have gotten more use to it and don't mind it! Having said all that, I think it comes down to comfort for you! Your 15 definitely looks nice just from an aesthetics standpoint, but the marks it left on your arm in the last picture make me wonder if it's digging in or uncomfortable on you? If it feels comfortable on you and you don't foresee the fit bothering you in the future, stick with it! But if you think it could potentially be too snug to the point of causing discomfort, maybe at least go back and try on the 16 again just to see. That's what I did, and it definitely helped me when I was going back and forth between sizes. Again, I haven't had mine nearly as long as some of the other ladies on here have had theirs so not sure how much my advice is worth with only 3 weeks of wear, but I hope it helps! And whichever size you ultimately decide on - enjoy it!
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your advice helps greatly, thank you sincerely for your time! I am going back and forth at the moment too, if this is a normal 'issue' for many cartier lovers than I feel a tad better about being indecisive. The 15 doesn't hurt me, it just sticks if that makes sense, I am not sure if it's the size or the hot weather or perhaps a bit of both but it doesn't move much on my wrist but it doesn't really dig into my bone either. another concern of my is when i start to stack the love with hermes kelly and perlee pieces which is my current plan, some of the pieces may overlap. I think I will go back to try on the 16 again, ahhh it's so hard =D
 
#902
Summerof89 said:
This is my new baby in size 15, I am also between sizes 15 and 16, went with the 15 but now wondering if I should have gone with the 16. However the 16 moves a bit and is able to rotate on its on at certain parts of my wrist. Photos taken in summer. I welcome everyone’s expert opinions
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Your 15 fit the same way the 15 fit on me when i tried it on. I felt it was restrictive as it didnt move much. When working out and doing weights, i thought it would be too tight to move upwards. Also if you become pregnant, your arms/wrists may bloat so keep that in mind

Im very happy with my choice, size 16
 
#903
Hello everyone!

I like most people i’m going back and forth between sizes for my love bracelet. In store, I was worried the 16 would be too tight if god forbid, I ended up gaining weight. When I rotated my wrist I felt a little squeeze with each movement. I decided on the 17 because of how I wanted to stack it behind my watch and with other bracelets. However, when I wear it alone I feel like it’s kind of big or when i wear it alone with my watch is bangs into it. What I’m most concerned about it is working out though. I do CrossFit so lots of moving around. I’m not sure if tighter would be better to restrict movement with moving around so much or looser because of swelling. Here are some pics.


On the thinnest part of my wrist:

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How it falls naturally:

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How it falls naturally around wrist:

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#904
candyapples88 said:
Hello everyone!

I like most people i’m going back and forth between sizes for my love bracelet. In store, I was worried the 16 would be too tight if god forbid, I ended up gaining weight. When I rotated my wrist I felt a little squeeze with each movement. I decided on the 17 because of how I wanted to stack it behind my watch and with other bracelets. However, when I wear it alone I feel like it’s kind of big or when i wear it alone with my watch is bangs into it. What I’m most concerned about it is working out though. I do CrossFit so lots of moving around. I’m not sure if tighter would be better to restrict movement with moving around so much or looser because of swelling. Here are some pics.


On the thinnest part of my wrist:

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How it falls naturally:

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How it falls naturally around wrist:

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I think yours fits fairly similarly to mine. The little squeeze you talk about when rotating your wrist is what I had in the 16 and I really didn’t like that at all. I may have got used to it in time but it was slightly uncomfortable and worried me. I workout all the time, I run, do classes at the gym and weights. I bought a couple of Nike wristbands from eBay and I just put them on for doing weights and anything jumping around. I don’t when I go out for a run as my arms aren’t moving around too much but I use it for anything jumpy and also to protect it from a dumbell potentially scratching it. I’m really happy with that solution but I’ve only had my bracelet around 6 months so still looking after it, I. Sure I relax in time. I definitely am glad I chose size 17 though
 
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#905
MsKaren said:
I think yours fits fairly similarly to mine. The little squeeze you talk about when rotating your wrist is what I had in the 16 and I really didn’t like that at all. I may have got used to it in time but it was slightly uncomfortable and worried me. I workout all the time, I run, do classes at the gym and weights. I bought a couple of Nike wristbands from eBay and I just put them on for doing weights and anything jumping around. I don’t when I go out for a run as my arms aren’t moving around too much but I use it for anything jumpy and also to protect it from a dumbell potentially scratching it. I’m really happy with that solution but I’ve only had my bracelet around 6 months so still looking after it, I. Sure I relax in time. I definitely am glad I chose size 17 though
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Someone else mentioned that! I think it’s a fabulous idea and ordered some off amazon as well lol. Did you have yours during the summer? Did you notice a fit diff with swelling?
 
#906
candyapples88 said:
Someone else mentioned that! I think it’s a fabulous idea and ordered some off amazon as well lol. Did you have yours during the summer? Did you notice a fit diff with swelling?
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No I got mine in October and I’m in the UK so it’s yet to see a sunny day! But I have done some sweaty workouts in it and been in a sauna a couple of times and was definitely glad of the extra room. It’s really such a personal preference though. The wristbands are great I use them when I’m cleaning the bathroom etc and when we were doing some painting in our house, haven’t found it to be an inconvenience at all, it’s good to know that I can protect my bracelet when needed.
 
#907
marinachkaa said:
Thank you so much for all of your help ladies! I can’t figure out a way to tag all of you in the same reply :whut: .
The 16 definitely looks better than the 17. The 17 was very loose on me. The SA did say a 16.5 would be ideal if only Cartier would make that size! I spoke to the SA and she was very helpful! She advised i can come in and definitely exchange if i wanted. I’m giving it a few days to see how it feels. Today it’s much better! I think it’s all in my head since I’m not used to wearing the weight on my hand.
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could u please tell me the inner circumference of ur love 16 bracelet. Thank you
 
#908
I am planning to purchase the thin love online but not sure which size to get. I have the thin juste un clou in a size 16. I know most people say there is one size difference between the regular love and regular juste. Does it apply to the thins as well? Should I purchase a thin love in 17?
 
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#915
SMS_305 said:
It's not uncomfortable at all over my wrist bone. It slides over it just fine. It just doesn't go up my arm as far as most people (from photos I see). I think in an ideal world I would have a 15.5. There isn't anything I can do about it now so I have grown to accept it (kinda lol). Since I wear it alone and not stacked I think it looks fine. Just has more of a cuff look, then a bangle. Thanks for replying!
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My wrist size is 13.5 and I got 15. I think a size 15.5 would be perfect for me too. I wish I saw these threads before I purchased the bracelet. I’d at least give 16 a try lol. I went to to store with a mindset that I like my bangles to be a snug fit as I don’t like it to be moving up and down a lot. I always have difficulty wearing bangles as most sizes offered on the market is too loose for me. If I stack it with other bracelet I feel too much movement will damage the bracelet. But I have had my love for a week, I realize there is actually not much room for me stack with other bracelet lol. ( id like to have love to be on the top) and it’s awkward to stack with my chain bracelets, as most of the chain bracelets don’t fit that snug. My tennis bracelet will slide over my love easily. ( which was resize to 6” already) I don’t know. I tried the 16” tester, it looked really big and it was taken off immediately. I should’ve given it more time and thoughts or maybe try on the real bracelet. Anyway sorry for the long rant, I can’t exchange it as I worn it already.
I attached a photo, it’s pretty how far it will go down on my wrist.

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