The Best Anklets Around, From Minimalist Masterpieces to Scene-Stealing Stunners

Anklets trigger extreme reactions. It’s either a real love affair or a deep-seated, deep-down feeling of disgust at even the thought of slipping one on. While we forgive you if you fall into the latter category, we’re firmly a member of the former. Why? Because the best anklets amp up any summer outfit.

If you’re trying to change your attitude, start off slowly. Slip on a barely-there version. See Catbird’s tinsel-like take. Then there’s Brenda Grands’ herringbone design, Set & Stones’ pearl-accented creation and MATEO’s aptly-named Venus anklet with the daintiest shell we’ve ever seen.

Once you properly reset your mindset, you can go the extra mile. Switch to chunkier silhouettes. Colorful stones are a good way to go. The red hot shade of Anni Lu’s Reef Anklet definitely makes an impression. Zycloom’s sunny stones will cheer anyone up. Even pearls get in on the action via Atma Prema’s Ocean Blue Pearl Anklet.

Of course Miu Miu is in the mix with its leather option combined with one of the brand’s cord bracelets. Currently trending jewelry label éliou has a lot going on, including pearls, links and shells. No one does chunky better than Cult Gaia, however. Its Nora Anklet could easily be mistaken for a cuff.

Don’t pack away the thinner, starter ones. Layering anklets is a thing, just like necklaces. Shop the best anklets below to kick off your collection on the right foot.