Is there a magic number for a balanced stack?
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Agree, and also I have no clue why. Odd just looks better.
Agreed, I love odd numbers. I have 3 now and know DH likes to buy Cartier for our anniversary, and I am trying to gently suggest other things than another bracelet lol
I will add that I'm petite so I don't favor heavy stacks for me personally, and I prefer a mix of textures and colors personally. I like it to look curated, not planned. It's so very subjective and personal!
It's similar to "rule of 3s".
Just like a boy/girl band. Usually in odds too. And in home decoration too. And like a vase, 1 or 3 stalks of roses look better than 2.
Just like a boy/girl band. Usually in odds too. And in home decoration too. And like a vase, 1 or 3 stalks of roses look better than 2.
I really think it depends. I wear 4 on one wrist and it works for me, but I think it only works because the 4th one is the d’amour xs. Sometimes I don’t even see it hidden in the stack. I can’t imagine adding another bracelet with more presence. Although it would make it 5 bracelets and ultimately an odd number, it would still feel like 4.
So I’d say odd number unless the even one is dainty? If that makes sense. Lol
So I’d say odd number unless the even one is dainty? If that makes sense. Lol
“Even numbers create symmetry, but odd numbers create interest. An odd number of details is more effective at capturing your gaze. Odd numbers force your eyes to move around the grouping–and by extension, the room. That forced movement is the heart of visual interest. It’s for that reason that a set of three is more appealing and memorable than something paired off in two’s.”
MAKES SENSE
From apartmenttherapy.com
MAKES SENSE
From apartmenttherapy.com
Although, for one of the most perfect even numbered stacks, see @EpiFanatic ’s four bracelet stack, post #16,643 here
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maybe it works bc it’s three of one kind of bracelet and one bangle, IDK
would love to see a pic, @americanroyal89
Van Cleef in action!
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maybe it works bc it’s three of one kind of bracelet and one bangle, IDK
would love to see a pic, @americanroyal89
I think 1 or 3, 2 looks boring and anything more than 3 just too much. But it’s just my taste.
When building a great stack you need a minimum of 3 pieces with ideally no more than 5. Rules are made to be broken and Equally important is the size and texture of the stack as that is what gives it cohesiveness. This is the most important element when I’m playing with looks. I often break 5 piece rule and add 6 piece if flavor of particular stack calls for something more. If you have added a 7th piece then stop and start over as you have lost the cohesion and it’s turned into a jumble stack. Also take pictures of the stacks you create as the visual helps when you building.
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Here is my stack of 4…which often looks like 3 haha.Although, for one of the most perfect even numbered stacks, see @EpiFanatic ’s four bracelet stack, post #16,643 here
Van Cleef in action!
@eternallove4bag @chiaoapple @Prada Prince @BabyBenV and any one I missed: you are all looking lovely in your beautiful pieces!
maybe it works bc it’s three of one kind of bracelet and one bangle, IDK
would love to see a pic, @americanroyal89
The d’amour is subtle and often hidden. Since I’m not normally a diamond person, I wanted to add a small little one and have it as kind of a “peekaboo”.
So I personally think even numbers can be done, just depends on the bracelets.
But it often looks more like this:
I like odd too… But, for me is more important the “texture” or singularity of the stack. I am not a fan of more than two of the same bracelet. Love+ Ecrou+ JUC is an example of what I really love.