Delicate jewelry is so popular this season, and after going crazy over statement jewelry for the last few years, I’m ready to tone it down and go for something a little more simple. But even the most simple jewelry can be fun to play around with sometimes, and one of my favorite ways to amp up the basic, delicate pieces is to layer them.
If you’re trying to figure out how to layer yours, try these tips:
1. Pick pieces that are similar to each other, like the “V” shaped pieces I styled together in my first outfit here, or the spiked pieces in the second outfit. This will make your layering look purposeful and help the pieces flow well together.
2. Create contrast. I love creating contrast in outfits. Try pairing those delicate pieces with chunky pieces, or short pieces with long ones. Also, play around with a lot of delicate ones paired together, or one chunky and one delicate. Mixing and matching is what makes it fun!
3. Choose a similar neckline. Show off your gorgeous layering by choosing a top with a neckline that’s similar to the shapes of your necklaces. If your necklaces are long, choose a deeper v-neck blouse. If your necklaces are shorter and rounded, go for a scoop neck.
4. Mixed metals is allowed! Silver, gold, rose gold — they’re all fair game. Mixing the same metals will look the most purposeful, but don’t feel like you have to stick to just one.
That 2nd outfit is pure perfection, just the kind of look I’d wear myself too! 🙂
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This may seem like a silly question, but how do you keep your necklaces from getting tangled? When I’ve tried to later my chains get all knotted and twisted.
Exactly! The only thing I’ve ever found that works is to not move. Not entirely practical…
Haha, mine definitely get tangled too! But I’ve found that layering delicate with chunky, or longer with shorter works the best for less tangling!
I actually opened this Blog-Post hoping to find the answer to *this* exact question. To coordinate different necklaces, as pointed out by Merrick, seems helpful. The following post mentions that as well and gives some other hints – it may be helpful to some of you: https://www.francesca.com.au/blogs/news/how-to-keep-your-necklaces-from-tangling
Love this! I need to get some delicate necklaces to layer! Gorgeous look!
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<3, Christina
Love layered necklaces! Looks great 🙂
XO Kelly
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I love layering my necklaces too! These are perfect tips and I love what you’re rocking in these pics! Xo, Sarah
I was actually looking for necklace layering tips the other day! This is great, thanks 🙂
Where are your shoes from in the first photo? I am in love with them!
xx,
Sara
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they’re from lulus.com, but they’re sadly unavailable now!
Thanks for this post! I always have the hardest time layering necklaces- I usually end up looking like a 5 year old playing dress-up.
xo Julie
I love this!! Looks beautyful! I’ve never tried layering necklaces but I’ll give it a try, specially with simple outfits.
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I am so into the layering looks right now! All of the looks above are so on point. Don’t you just love how delicate necklaces that are layered look so pretty and feminine?
xoxo
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