Anklets never really left—they just tend to reappear when the season feels right.

Bare legs, warmer days, sandals that leave a little more exposed… this is when the smallest details start to matter. An anklet isn’t meant to be the focus—it’s the finishing touch that makes everything else feel a little more considered.

If you haven’t worn one in a while, or you’re thinking about adding one back into your rotation, this guide walks through a few easy ways to style them—along with the small choices that make them feel natural, not overdone.

Why Leather Anklets Wear Differently

Before getting into styling, it helps to understand how different anklet styles wear day to day.

Most of our anklets are crafted on a leather base, finished with silver-plated crescents and beaded accents. Some designs incorporate natural gemstones or pearls, adding a bit of texture and variation to each piece.

A leather anklet has a softer, more organic feel than a traditional chain. It doesn’t sit rigidly—it moves with you, softening and settling in naturally over time. The leather will gently wear in, developing character the more it’s worn, so it begins to feel distinctly your own.

Because of this, leather anklets are best suited for everyday wear on dry land. We recommend removing them before swimming or extended time in water to help preserve their finish.

If you’re looking for something more water-friendly, we also offer chain anklets, along with more delicate beaded styles for a lighter, more minimal look. Some pieces can also be engraved, adding a small, meaningful detail.

Each anklet is handcrafted in our California studio, with the same attention to detail and intention behind every piece we make.

At the Beach

The beach is often where anklets feel most natural—and where the styling can stay the simplest.

A leather anklet in a warm, neutral tone like natural antique brown leather pairs beautifully with sun-kissed skin. The texture feels soft and organic, adding just enough detail without competing with everything else.

For a more minimal look, choose a design with subtle beading or clean metal accents. If you’re drawn to something with a bit more character, a small gemstone or pearl can add quiet dimension without feeling overdone.

Because our leather anklets are best kept out of water, they’re perfect for time spent on the sand, walking along the shore, or heading to and from the beach. If you plan to be in the water, our chain anklets are a great alternative.

With a swimsuit, linen dress, or lightweight cover-up, an anklet often becomes the only piece you need—an understated finishing touch that pulls everything together.

Simple, effortless, and easy to wear.

At Brunch

Brunch sits in that in-between space—slightly more put-together than the beach, but still relaxed enough that nothing needs to feel overly styled.

This is where anklets can carry a little more detail.

A leather anklet with soft beading, a subtle gemstone, or a small charm feels just right—intentional, but still easy. Paired with a midi dress or wide-leg linen trousers, it becomes a quiet finishing touch—something you notice, but don’t overthink.

Metal tone can play a subtle role here.

Sterling silver feels light alongside whites, creams, and softer palettes, while warmer tones—like gold paired with natural or richer leather—complement earthier shades like olive, rust, and caramel.

If you’re wearing bracelets, it’s nice to keep a sense of continuity between your wrist and ankle. It doesn’t need to match exactly—just feel like it belongs together.

In the Evening

Anklets aren’t always the first piece people think to wear in the evening—which is part of what makes them feel so special.

A leather anklet on a bare ankle, just visible beneath wide-leg trousers or a longer dress that moves as you walk, becomes a subtle detail most people won’t think to add. That quiet unexpectedness is what makes it feel interesting.

Darker tones tend to work especially well here—black, or deep brown bring a sense of depth, while warmer metal finishes like gold catch the light softly without feeling too bright.

This is also where keeping everything else minimal can feel especially beautiful.

Let the anklet be the piece that finishes the look—paired with just a few other details, worn simply. It doesn’t need much. That sense of restraint is what gives it presence.

Evening styling often comes down to choosing one piece to carry the look.

An anklet does that quietly—and that’s part of its appeal.

Every Day

The strongest case for a leather wrap anklet is not any single occasion. It is the piece you put on in the morning because it is part of how you dress, and you stop noticing it is there until someone else does.

Everyday anklet wear works best with a natural or light tan leather that reads neutral against most skin tones and most outfits. Single wrap, clean metal finish, no charms unless they mean something to you. Something that disappears into your routine while still doing quiet styling work.

What makes these pieces feel especially thoughtful is the ability to make them your own. With select styles, you can choose your leather color, add a charm that carries meaning, or even include engraving for something more personal. Small decisions that turn the piece into something distinctly hers.

It’s that level of intention that sets it apart—something chosen, not just picked.

A piece that feels personal from the start, and even more so over time.

This is what the Lizzy James anklet line was built for. Not occasions. Everyday wear that happens to look good on every occasion.

A Piece You’ll Wear All Season

An anklet is a small detail—but the right one has a way of becoming part of how you get dressed.

Whether you’re choosing something simple in a leather tone that goes with everything, or adding a touch of meaning with a charm, gemstone, or engraving, it’s a piece that settles in naturally over time.

For yourself, it can be the kind of jewelry you don’t have to think about—easy, familiar, and worn often.

And as a gift, it carries that same feeling. Something thoughtful, personal, and ready to be worn right away.

Just enough detail to feel considered.

Explore the Lizzy James anklet collection and build the piece you will still be wearing in October.