The fashion world was once ruled by dictums: no black before 5 pm, no more than two rings at a time, no mixing of metals. Those days have gone the way of the girdle, and today we’re free to layer on the shine. An armful of cuffs and bangles is a favorite look among the fashion elite. If you like just-add-water simplicity, try a bangle set from Alex and Ani. If you prefer to pick and choose, try mixing ladylike pieces from House of Harlow 1960 and Juliet & Company with quirky statement bracelets from Kenneth Jay Lane and Fallon. Have fun playing with textures and proportions—leather cuffs from Motif 56 and ribbon bracelets from Bop Basics provide an unexpected textural twist. When layering rings, stick to simple shapes for smooth stacking. Offset a chunky ring from Marc by Marc Jacobs with a delicate, feminine piece from Gorjana or Jacquie Aiche, or pile on as many fine rings as mobility allows. And remember, there are no rules—fashion should be fun, not formulaic. --Rebecca

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