1
: something (such as an ornament) worn around the ankle
2
: a short sock reaching slightly above the ankle
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But perhaps the most surprising accessory in her outfit: a chunky beaded anklet, which gave the otherwise-timeless look a laidback California twist.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 July 2024
Lawrence wore those anklets with The Row’s Lucca moccasins and a school-girl miniskirt with a leopard print Mehry Mu bag and a Tiffany & Co. link station necklace.
—British Vogue, Glamour, 18 June 2024
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—The Week Us, theweek, 31 May 2024
Considering the fashion world has embraced watch anklets and timepiece chokers, perhaps briefcase clocks and hourglass bags aren’t too far off.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 July 2024
Lawrence wore those anklets with The Row’s Lucca moccasins and a school-girl miniskirt with a leopard print Mehry Mu bag and a Tiffany & Co. link station necklace.
—British Vogue, Glamour, 18 June 2024
Friday's cartoons - a fetching anklet, hurricane season, and more
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By The Week US
published 2 weeks ago
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber.
—The Week Us, theweek, 31 May 2024
Considering the fashion world has embraced watch anklets and timepiece chokers, perhaps briefcase clocks and hourglass bags aren’t too far off.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
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“Anklet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anklet. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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anklet
noun
an·klet
ˈaŋ-klət 
1
: something (as an ornament) worn around the ankle
2
: a short sock reaching slightly above the ankle
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