Bracelets
Ways to measure your wrist
1. Use a tape measure
Wrap the tape measure around the wrist on which you plan to wear your illi bracelet. Make a note of the number at the point where the tape meets the 0. You can then add or subtract centimetres according to whether you prefer a loose, exact or tight fit.
2. Use illi Wrist Sizer
Download and print illi Wrist Sizer. Before printing, make sure the "page scaling" option is set to "None" in the dialog box of your printer options. The illi Wrist Sizer must be printed on a full letter size (8 ½ x 11 inches) size page.
How to use illi Wrist Sizer
1. Cut out the paper Wrist Sizer and follow the instructions below.
2. Make sure that the numbers are on the outside of the paper Wrist Sizer and insert the pointed end through the opening you have cut at the other end of the Wrist Sizer where indicated [cut here]. Place your hand through the Wrist Sizer and pull the pointed end until it fits comfortably on your wrist.
3. The number that lines up with the edges of the opening is the size of your wrist.
Necklaces
Understanding length
Generally, necklaces come in 5 lengths:
1. Choker: about 14 to 16 inches (35.6 to 40.6 cm) in length
2. Princess: about 18 inches (45.7 cm) in length
3. Matinee: about 20 to 24 inches (50.8 to 70 cm) in length
4. Opera: about 30 to 34 inches (76.2 to 86.4 cm) in length
5. Rope: any necklaces longer than Opera, typically 35 inches (89 cm) and more