In yet another example of fashion being predictably cyclical, the chunky bangle braceletsâusually made of resinâthat were beloved during the 1970s and 1980s are making a comeback in a big way in 2025.
Weâve seen hints of the trend emerging on the Saint Laurent fall 2024 runway, with models stomping in Dune-esque looks accessorized with chunky resin bangle bracelets. Then, as every Devil Wears Prada fan surely knows, the trend swiftly got picked up by early adopters, also known as street style stars and influencers, before trickling down into fast fashion stores and other affordable retailers.
If 2024 was defined by quiet luxury and minimalist restraint, 2025 is here to tip the scales toward the bold, the chunky, and the unapologetically over-the-top. Itâs an earthier take on the Wonder Womanâstyle gold cuffs that weâve seen on runways and on IG during the last few years, but extra-thick bangle bracelets are no longer relegated to being worn by women who favor the boho aestheticâweâre seeing them paired with everything from sleek pencil skirts and sheer tops to slouchy separates.
As far as the street style crowd goes, the styling of these chunky bracelets has been equally as variedâweâve seen resin bangle bracelets worn with lush suede pieces, minimalist outfits, quiet luxury looks, and prim suits.
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Resin bangle bracelets also add a bit of texture to a basic spring dress and can easily be stacked as high up the arm as youâd like (noise be damned!) Or pair them with a cool denim-on-denim look and aviator sunglasses, and watch the bangles pop against the blue.
Another win: Most resin bangles are waterproof, which means you can keep the trend going at the pool, the beach, or on vacation. Oh, and they can be found at a wide variety of price points, making it an accessible trend to play with this season without worrying about investing in something you might not love a few months from now (or the impending costs of, well, everything.)
Okay, enough talkâshop some of our favorite resin bangle bracelets below.
This story originally appeared in Glamour UK