Cartier Love Bracelet Sizing Thread!
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This is exactly what I’m going through now! I have size 18 plain one for 4 years and just added the 4 diamond ons.. always felt it’s a perfect comfortable fit until yesterday.. lolSizing is definitely a preference with the love ~ some people like a tighter fit and some a looser.
I've had the bracelet for 7 years now and I like to play a little game with myself every now and then where I drive myself crazy and wonder if I got the right size,. Most days I feel I have the correct size, other days I think I should have gotten a different size
Ok so I’m going through this weird/crazy phase of doubting the size of my love bracelet!
I have the plain for 4-5 years (size 18) which I was my mom’s and she gifted it to me so I never really “selected” the size but I always thought that it’s a great/on the loose side fit! I got the JUC in 17 and recently just added the 4 diamond love in 18 obviously.
Never had any issues, just my brain playing games I guess..
The thing about my arm (which is a good thing in my opinion) is that I have a small wrist/hand bones but round arms so I can slipp off the bracelet without unscrewing and it still looks good when goes toward my elbow..
Why am I thinking a bigger one maybe better? I don’t know? Worrying about future weight gain? Should not really be an issue (had my 2 kids and I’m in my late 30s).. and like someone said here this should prevent me from gaining weight lol plus why worry about the unknown future?!
I can easily rotate the bracelet around and it goes 2-2.5 inches toward my elbow..
I think what makes the bracelet looks looser on others is the fact that those have more slender forearms so their bracelets seem to go further down than mine..
Sorry for the long rant! I know I might have actually answered my own concerns but I always know I can come here for comfort
Some photos for the purpose of showing the size and others from normal daily stacks where I wasn’t conscious about the size!
I have the plain for 4-5 years (size 18) which I was my mom’s and she gifted it to me so I never really “selected” the size but I always thought that it’s a great/on the loose side fit! I got the JUC in 17 and recently just added the 4 diamond love in 18 obviously.
Never had any issues, just my brain playing games I guess..
The thing about my arm (which is a good thing in my opinion) is that I have a small wrist/hand bones but round arms so I can slipp off the bracelet without unscrewing and it still looks good when goes toward my elbow..
Why am I thinking a bigger one maybe better? I don’t know? Worrying about future weight gain? Should not really be an issue (had my 2 kids and I’m in my late 30s).. and like someone said here this should prevent me from gaining weight lol plus why worry about the unknown future?!
I can easily rotate the bracelet around and it goes 2-2.5 inches toward my elbow..
I think what makes the bracelet looks looser on others is the fact that those have more slender forearms so their bracelets seem to go further down than mine..
Sorry for the long rant! I know I might have actually answered my own concerns but I always know I can come here for comfort
Some photos for the purpose of showing the size and others from normal daily stacks where I wasn’t conscious about the size!
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The overthinking continues but oh well.. here it goes.. just to show what I mean..
The 2 black lines show the difference in circumference between the wrist area and the forearm.. so I’m thinking if it wasn’t for the shape of my arm, the bracelet would go further down which is what I see on others (which makes me think mine is tighter in comparison) .. but in my case, if I go for the bigger size, it would be too big around the wrist area.. am I right?
The 2 black lines show the difference in circumference between the wrist area and the forearm.. so I’m thinking if it wasn’t for the shape of my arm, the bracelet would go further down which is what I see on others (which makes me think mine is tighter in comparison) .. but in my case, if I go for the bigger size, it would be too big around the wrist area.. am I right?
Bumping this!Ok so I’m going through this weird/crazy phase of doubting the size of my love bracelet!
I have the plain for 4-5 years (size 18) which I was my mom’s and she gifted it to me so I never really “selected” the size but I always thought that it’s a great/on the loose side fit! I got the JUC in 17 and recently just added the 4 diamond love in 18 obviously.
Never had any issues, just my brain playing games I guess..
The thing about my arm (which is a good thing in my opinion) is that I have a small wrist/hand bones but round arms so I can slipp off the bracelet without unscrewing and it still looks good when goes toward my elbow..
Why am I thinking a bigger one maybe better? I don’t know? Worrying about future weight gain? Should not really be an issue (had my 2 kids and I’m in my late 30s).. and like someone said here this should prevent me from gaining weight lol plus why worry about the unknown future?!
I can easily rotate the bracelet around and it goes 2-2.5 inches toward my elbow..
I think what makes the bracelet looks looser on others is the fact that those have more slender forearms so their bracelets seem to go further down than mine..
Sorry for the long rant! I know I might have actually answered my own concerns but I always know I can come here for comfort
Some photos for the purpose of showing the size and others from normal daily stacks where I wasn’t conscious about the size!
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I know you this is discussed extensively around here and every one is probably tired of discussing sizing again and again and I’ve read through alot of threads but you know how sometimes we all need comfort and reassurance right?
It looks great. I have 2 sizes and wear the looser ones these days because I also like the bangle look. I think it makes the arm look feminine and slim. I wish mine were all the same size so I could stack them all, but I am technically a size 16, can wear a 15, and am currently wearing 17. I have tried a friend’s 18 and it’s not terrible, but loses the Cartier look because it is a true XL bangle on me. My wrist is 14cm. I hope that helps.Bumping this!
I know you this is discussed extensively around here and every one is probably tired of discussing sizing again and again and I’ve read through alot of threads but you know how sometimes we all need comfort and reassurance right?
The only downside is that the looser style is harder for me to stack with other brands. For example, I just bought a pretty Hermes diamond CDC RG bracelet; it is the same size as my Cartier 17, but since the 17 is “too big” I realized that they cannot be worn together (they cross over) and now I need to sell the CDC for a big loss. My Cartiers in 17 stack ok (they cross rarely), but when I wear the 16s it is much easier to stack different brands. However, from your post you seem to be able to stack different bracelets just fine with your 18, so it seems to be perfect for your needs.Bumping this!
I know you this is discussed extensively around here and every one is probably tired of discussing sizing again and again and I’ve read through alot of threads but you know how sometimes we all need comfort and reassurance right?
Thank you so much for replying!
I hope you can find a way to enjoy all of your bracelet and it’s really nice to have a variety!
You are right, I do know that it is perfect and suits my needs very well.. but it seems like I’m going through one of those “what if” phases.. but the more I think about it, more reasons to love mine show up.. for example, I wear long sleeves alot and if the bracelet goes higher it will be hidden most of the time..
Anyway, again, thank you!
Thank you. I understand how sometimes you can start to second guess, but there are advantages to both tighter and looser wearing. It is just up to individual preference and style. Another nice thing about wearing them looser is that you can push the bracelet up your arm if you are doing something where it may get scratched or where the added width of the bracelet would not allow your hand and wrist to fit into a small space. I encounter this almost daily when I am reaching into a narrow space; little things like trying to grab something out of the back of a drawer or from the back of the freezer or if I drop something between the seats of my car.
Exactly!
So mine is considered on the loose side right? I’ve always thought that until this overthinking started.. lol
It looks great on you, and if it feels right also then there is no need for concernExactly!
So mine is considered on the loose side right? I’ve always thought that until this overthinking started.. lol
Thank you so much for the reassuranceIt looks great on you, and if it feels right also then there is no need for concern