Wearing a Fashionable Necklace
February 14, 2009
The necklace is one of the easiest and most versatile accessories you can wear. It doesn’t require any special holes in your body like earrings, it won’t get in your way like a chunky bracelet will, and it doesn’t have a stuffy connotation like a brooch. This ease of wear, combined with the wide range of necklace styles that are in vogue right now, means that you can find a necklace to go with any outfit, for any occasion. However, with every clothing store now featuring an accessory rack, choosing the right necklace for the right occasion can be intimidating. With all these cute and trendy necklaces, you’re sure to know the basics on how to be a fashionista.
For formal occasions and events, a simple chain with a diamond or jeweled charm adds sparkle to any outfit. For a more relaxed, yet still dressy occasion, a funky, larger charm or statement piece will add some flair to your outfit. If you choose to go this route, keep all of your other jewelry understated, especially with cute necklaces.
Workplace fashion runs the range from conservative suits to casual Fridays; you can lend a little more gravity to any outfit with a strand of pearls. Try a smoky pair for a less clichéd look. Pearls look best when the strand is shorter; longer, more beaded looks are often too casual for the office. If pearls aren’t your style, look for a vintage strand of glass beads, or plastic beads cut in a faceted style so they have some shine, to perk up your look.
After-work and weekend wear gives you the opportunity to try a wider range of necklaces and to have some more fun with your look. If you’re wearing a more open neckline, like a scoop neck or a deeper V, keep the necklace on your skin so that the neckline of your shirt frames it. Layer a few delicate chains in varying lengths with coordinating charms. Not only necklaces would add appeal to you, but you can also add up trendy women’s handbag that would boost up your style.
As always, keep in mind that the success of a look depends on how you wear it; most people will agree that it’s not the accessories that make the look, it’s the way you hold yourself. If you find a piece that makes you feel completely put-together and confident, wear it.
