How to Wear Wrap Bracelets

Wrap bracelets are a celebrity style that keeps spreading because they are practical and good looking. These are 5 of the best wrap bracelets starting at just $14 with advice on how to wear them, whether you get a simple leather bracelet or want the Vita Como look.

How to Wear Wrap Bracelets: You don't have to limit yourself to wrapping them around your wrist as many times as needed to get a good fit although that's a great start. Many styles will also work as belts or decorations for your boots giving you a relatively cheap way to update your footwear. With a snug fit, you also avoid being annoyed by dangling parts while you're trying to work. These are 5 of the best wrap bracelets to try.

Urban Outfitters Leather Wrap Bracelet

This simple leather bracelet wraps around the average wrist 3 times with a double snap closure. Choose from brown, teal, turquoise, red, navy or black. Over 700 customers think it's cute, and most say it's a good value for the price. At 32 inches, it can easily do double duty as a belt. ($14)

Vita Como Wrap Bracelet

All Vita Como wraps can be snapped together to assemble whatever mixture of colors and hardware you want. You've probably seen them on celebrities like Heidi Montag looking like a more stylish interpretation of a spiky dog collar. This green calf leather version with gold hexagonal hardware is typical. ($63)

MARC by Marc Jacobs Wrap Bracelet

For another sporty look, this red crocodile-embossed wrap has tonal border stitching and closes with a silver turn-lock with MARC logo engraving. It will look great with denim or rugby colors for the younger customer. ($78)

CC Skye Double Wrap Bracelet

CC Skye was probably the most popular style before the Vita Como wraps. You can still get versatile pieces like this double wrap in woven black leather with heavy gold hardware as seen on Nicole Richie and Mary Kate Olsen. ($285)

Stephen Webster Onyx Bead Wrap Bracelet

For a more sophisticated look, this beaded wrap has a sterling silver clasp and setting. It's designed by Stephen Webster who has won the UK's "Luxury Jeweler of the Year" and "Jewelry Designer of the Year" awards four times. ($495)

The best wrap bracelets are easy to learn how to wear and liven up your wardrobe, whether you choose the popular Vita Como or a simpler leather bracelet.