I have fat wrists. I actually have fat everything, but my wrists and fingers are the only things that concern me when it comes to jewelry. Necklaces and earrings don't care what my weight is, but things that are designed to go tightly around my parts do. For instance, when one of my favorite aunts passed away she left me her wedding ring. It's lovely and delicate. My aunt had tiny hands, well suited to quilting and lace-making. I love the ring, but I can't wear it. My fingers are too thick.
I am a firm believer that clothing and jewelry are designed to fit bodies. In fact, fitting on bodies is their ONLY JOB. I'm not about to try to change my form so I can wear anything, no matter how much I love it. Mostly because it's impossible and partly because it's stupid. My body wasn't created for clothing, but clothing is created for bodies. I'm probably going to get the ring re-sized or hang it on a chain.
I made a bracelet today. My first, actually. I made it on an elastic band. I don't usually wear elastic bracelets because they usually make my wrist feel like it's being strangled. So, I made mine pretty big. Big enough to fit me comfortably, without leaving marks in my skin. I know I'm not the only woman out there who has this issue with bracelets, and I hope it will find it's way to a good home soon.
See the bracelet here.
