Anklet Sizes and Guidelines

Anklet Sizes

Have you ever wanted to accessorize your ankles? Well, if you have, then you should consider picking up a pack of anklets. These accessories are typically worn on the left foot as a way to ward off bad omens, but today, they’re used as a piece of jewelry to make your feet look fabulous. So, what is the standard size of an anklet?

Anklets typically come in 3 sizes—small (8-9 inches), medium (9-10 inches), and large (10-12 inches).

In this guide, I’ll go into greater detail about anklet sizes, how you can measure your ankle for the perfect anklet, and what an anklet might say about you.

What Is an Anklet?

What Is an Anklet?

In short, an anklet is a type of accessory that you wear on your ankle. It’s sort of like a bracelet, but it goes around your foot to make it look fancy.

Traditionally, anklets were used as a sort of talisman to ward off bad omens. Today, anklets are mostly worn by women as a way to tell people that they’re engaged or married. So, if you’re looking to spend money on an engagement ring, consider getting your fiancée an anklet instead.

Standard Anklet Sizes

Common anklet sizes

When shopping online for an anklet, you’ll typically find online retailers selling these accessories in 3 standard sizes.

Small anklets measure 8 to 9 inches, medium anklets are 9 to 10 inches, and large anklets are between 10 and 12 inches long. The measurement of an anklet is taken by unclasping it and measuring the distance from each clasp end.

How to Size Your Ankle for an Anklet

Measuring the circumference of your ankle for an anklet is pretty straightforward. Before you start measuring, you’ll only need a piece of string that’s 18 inches long, a marker or pen, and a ruler.

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Here’s how you size your anklet for anklet:

  1. Take the piece of string and loop it around the widest part of your ankle.
  2. Take the market/pen and mark the location on the string to record the circumference of your ankle.
  3. Unwrap the string and lay it flat on a table.
  4. Use the ruler to measure the length of the end of the string to the marked spot.
  5. Add half an inch to 1 inch to the final measurement.

And just like that, you’ll know whether you need a small, medium, or large anklet.

How Snug Should the Anklet Fit?

How Snug Should the Anklet Fit?

Anklets are supposed to be semi-loose pieces of accessories that daintily wrap around your ankle. They’re not supposed to constrict your foot, which is why you need to add half an inch to 1 inch to the final figure when measuring your ankle.

That said, some people like to wear anklets that hug their feet. While they’re not extremely taut, the anklets are virtually unmovable when clasped around the wearer’s anklet. That way, there’s no risk of the anklet slipping off.

Others might feel like wearing an anklet that is 1 size or a couple of inches larger than their recommended anklet size, and that’s okay, too. The looseness of the anklet can be comforting to some folks since they don’t have to worry about losing circulation to the foot.

So, to sum up, it’s a matter of personal preference. Your anklet can be as tight or as loose as you want it!

Which Foot Should You Wear an Anklet on?

There is no rule that dictates on which ankle you should wear your anklet. If you feel more comfortable with your anklet looped around your left ankle, feel free!

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However, back in the day, anklets around the left leg were used to symbolize a person’s marriage or engaged status. It pretty much informed all the guys that someone belongs to her and that she was off the market.

Conversely, if you wore an ankle on your right foot, that meant you were currently looking for that special someone and welcoming them into your heart.

Also, if you’re married and wear an anklet on your right foot, it could be a sign that you’re in an open relationship. That said, this isn’t common knowledge, and most people wouldn’t even think twice about the reason behind your wearing an anklet.

Traditionally, when anklets were worn on the right foot, it was used to ward off evil spirits. Of course, there’s no way to scientifically tell whether this is true or not, but it’s still a fun story to tell your friends if they ask about your new ankle accessory.

Can I Wear an Anklet and Toe Ring Together?

By all means, you do you. For the most part, nobody is going to judge you for wearing more than one accessory on your foot, and if anyone does, that’s really none of their business.

Some believe that toe rings help with blood circulation, which is increasingly important during menstrual cycles. However, there is no scientific evidence to back up this claim, so if you wear a toe ring for the heck of it, you might as put on an anklet, too!

That said, there is one helpful piece of advice about your accessory choice that’s worth sharing. Many people believe that wearing an anklet should only be done when your legs and feet are exposed.

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If you’re wearing pantyhose, then do not sport an anklet. It will make you come off as unprofessional if anyone glances down at your feet.

But in the end, it’s entirely up to you. The point of accessories is to make you feel confident, and you can only do so when you feel comfortable in what you wear.

Are Anklets Longer Than Bracelets?

Yes, they are. If you’ve ever tried looping a regular bracelet around your ankle, you’ll probably find that it’s several inches too short. You can prove this by following the anklet sizing method described above but around your wrist.

While I’m unsure whether an anklet can do anything to enhance or inhibit blood circulation, wearing a constricting bracelet around your ankle definitely sounds like a nasty business.

You can pick up matching anklet and bracelet sets online for relatively cheap. When they arrive at your doorstep, you’ll instantly be able to differentiate one from the other by their size.

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BaronCooke

Baron Cooke has been writing and editing for 7 years. He grew up with an aptitude for geometry, statistics, and dimensions. He has a BA in construction management and also has studied civil infrastructure, engineering, and measurements. He is the head writer of measuringknowhow.com

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