Stacking isn't a trend anymore, it's just how jewelry works now. But there's a difference between an intentional stack and a pile of stuff you grabbed off your dresser. Here's how to actually get it right.
Start with a base layer. Pick one bracelet you'd wear alone and build around it. This is usually your thinnest, most versatile piece, think a delicate chain or a simple bangle. Everything else takes cues from it.
Mix textures, not just metals. The easiest way to make a stack look put-together instead of random is to vary the texture: one smooth chain, one beaded piece, one with a bit of sparkle. If everything is the same finish, it reads as matchy rather than curated.
Odd numbers win. Three or five pieces per wrist tends to look more intentional than two or four. It's a small trick, but it works almost every time.
Don't be afraid to mix metals. Gold and silver together is not a faux pas anymore, it's the whole point. A mixed-metal stack looks more like it evolved over time, which is more interesting than a set that came in one box.
Leave room to move. A stack that's too tight looks stiff. Let a few pieces sit looser than others so your wrist still has some movement in it, that's what makes it look worn-in instead of styled for a photo.
Our favorite starting point is the Stack Shop, a small edit of pieces built specifically to layer well together, so you're not guessing which chains play nice with which bangles.