A body chain should drape, not grip. If you’ve never worn one, the size question is the only thing standing between you and the easiest jewelry of summer. Here’s exactly how to put one on and how to get the fit right.
Where a body chain sits
A torso body chain clasps at the back of the neck like a necklace, then falls down the front of the torso with the center line running between the collarbone and the waist. It’s meant to hang softly and move with you — not to cinch.
How to put it on, step by step
Undo the clasp, bring the chain around so the decorative front sits over your chest, and fasten it behind your neck. Then settle the chains so the center line sits straight and the drape feels even on both sides. Do it in front of a mirror the first time; after that it’s as quick as a necklace.
Finding the right size
The pieces are adjustable and designed to drape rather than sit tight, so they suit a wide range of bodies. If you want to check before buying, measure loosely from the back of your neck, down over the front of your torso, to where you’d like the lowest point to fall — that length tells you how it will sit.
Prefer it a touch looser than tighter: a body chain looks best when it moves.
Keeping it comfortable all day
Because it’s waterproof 316L, you don’t take it off to swim or shower, so comfort matters. Set it so nothing digs in when you sit or bend. Once it’s right, you forget it’s there — which is the whole idea.
Questions & answers
Are body chains adjustable?
Yes. Mandelina body chains are adjustable and designed to drape rather than sit tight, so they suit many body types. Set them a touch loose so they move with you.
How do I know a body chain will fit me?
Measure loosely from the back of your neck down the front of your torso to where you want the lowest point to sit. Because the chains are meant to drape, a wide range of bodies fits comfortably.
Ready to try one? The Mandelina collection is three waterproof gold body chains in 316L steel — adjustable, easy to wear, made for the water.
