Bracelets for men are having somewhat of a renaissance, with the likes of Jaden Smith, Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet all stacking their wrists with them. But before you start braiding friendship bands with your BFF, there are some things you might want to think about.

With that in mind, FashionBeans has pulled together this: the complete guide to men’s bracelets. From cool cuffs to baller bangles and everything in between, these are the styles to use to punch up even the most basic of outfits.

Men’s Bracelets: What To Consider

Bracelet Style

Like most accessories, men’s jewellery is a personal thing and therefore there is no right or wrong style of bracelet. (Unless, of course, you include a mouldy festival wristband from 2015, which you absolutely shouldn’t.)

Whether you go for a gold bangle or a leather wraparound, the choice should be informed by what you like and the rest of your look. “A classic bracelet is always a great investment,” says Liberty menswear buyer Laura Robertshaw. “Specifically cuff bracelets in gold or silver.”

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Bracelet Colour

The advice when shopping for a bracelet, according to Robertshaw, is the same as when looking for a leather jacket or a pair of boots: “get something that will stand the test of time.”

You should also consider any additional jewellery you regularly wear (matching it to your watch or wedding ring, though this is not essential), and your skin tone. Broadly speaking, gold suits warm skin while cool skin looks better with silver. If you’re unsure which camp you fall into, look at the veins on the underside of your arm. If they’re blue, your skin is cool; if they’re green, you’re warm.

Bracelet Material

Though a minimal cuff is arguably the easiest entry into men’s jewellery, wrist accessories aren’t limited to magpie-attracting metals. In fact, bracelets come every which way, from leather and rope braided to beaded styles.