Jewelry can make or break an outfit. There are so many options to choose from that sometimes you can’t choose between them. But there’s a newer style of accessorizing that is getting popular all over the fashion scene. A phrase has come to light in the past year or two and is found on arms everywhere: the arm party. The arm party is a collection of bracelets, whether similar or different, worn all on one arm.

An arm party has a large variety of choices. The easiest way to start creating an arm party is to make sure there is an outfit to coordinate with. If you don’t have the specifics of clothing down its hard to figure out the colors of an arm party, the types of bracelets that should be a part of it and how many bracelets are needed.

Color coordination is key when it comes to the arm party. There are three color schemes that are used in an arm party: silver, gold and any of the colors of the rainbow. Now the colors are not limited to only using silver or gold, splashing of colors can be and are encouraged to be used. Arm parties can consist of many different kinds of bracelets such as watches, leather bands, beaded bracelets, chains, chords, spikes, diamonds/sparkles or pearls. Some bracelets have words of inspiration or crosses to symbolize faith.

There are so many options of bracelets to add to an arm party, but now how do you decide which to choose?

There are three don’ts of an arm party. First, do not wear one of every bracelet listed. Next, do not wear more than two sparkly bracelets. That way your arm party won’t get over powered. Lastly, do not confuse an arm party with bangles. Bangles and an arm party are similar but different. Bangles are a collection of bracelets similar in style and color. However, they can be a crucial element to an arm party. Usually in silver or gold, bangles can tie together an arm party. The choices are up to you of what your arm party should contain and they are limitless.