Jewelry is the kind of accessory that can either elevate or wreak the outfit. That’s why it’s important to know how to style it.
Putting on every piece you own is not the right way to go about it. You need to know what works best with your outfit and what is too much.
So, to help you figure out how to style your jewelry with your outfits, we made a list of these 7 essential tips every woman should know. Let’s check them out.
Understand how styling jewelry can complement your outfit
An outfit is only truly complete with accessories. In many situations those accessories are jewelry. To be able to put together a perfect outfit, you need to know what kind of jewelry would best go with it.
You may think that styling jewelry is difficult, but truthfully, it’s all a matter of taste and occasion. Once you start trying out different jewelry pieces with your outfit, the right choice will present itself.
There are two ways to style jewelry with your outfit. The first one is the one many women usually go for – choosing the outfit and then styling it with different jewelry options.
The other one, a little less popular way is to choose a piece of jewelry first and then create an outfit around it. Whichever way you choose, you won’t be wrong.
The point is to spend some time experimenting with jewelry and accessories. That’s the only way you’ll be able to understand how styling jewelry can compliment your outfit.
Try layering, stacking, mixing, and matching jewelry
You know that saying that less is more, well that’s not always the case. A single piece of jewelry is sometimes just not enough. Sometimes you need to experiment with layering, stacking, mixing, and matching jewelry to be able to get it right.
Try on pieces with different lengths, shapes, patterns, colors, and styles. This will help you decide what goes together and what does not.
When it comes to layering jewelry, you should know that there are four focal regions (your necks, wrists, ears, and fingers). For a layered look, choose one focal region, any more than that will make your look appear too busy.
Let’s say that you want to layer necklaces. The first thing you need to choose is a primary piece. That can be a pendant necklace – which will be the base or center of your jewelry. Then, you can add other pieces of different lengths, styles, and colors.
For a stacked look, you can use rings. Wearing various rings on one finger is a great example of stacking. You can choose rings with different textures, gemstones, and metals. You can try staking bracelets and earrings as well.
When layering and stacking jewelry, don’t be afraid to mix and match different colored metals.
Know how much jewelry is too much
Styling jewelry can elevate your look, but it can also create a fashion disaster. If you over-accessorize the jewelry, you risk looking too flashy and kitschy. That’s why you need to know how much jewelry is too much and when to stop adding more.
We mentioned that when you’re layering jewelry, you should choose only one focal region. Since you’re already layering more than one necklace, choosing more than one focal region can result in a complete disaster.
On the other hand, choosing a necklace and a pair of earrings can also be enough, depending on the outfit and occasion.
The point is to be aware of when to stop. If you feel good about the pieces you’re wearing, stop there. You don’t need to be wearing every piece you own.
Decide the focal point of your outfit
Certain jewelry pieces can highlight different features and parts of your body. For example, earrings can highlight your face. So, you should choose earrings carefully and go subtle with a necklace and bracelet or ring. If you want to accentuate your chest area, wear an eye-catching necklace or layer more necklaces.
All in all, the goal is to decide which focal point you want to accentuate and then style your jewelry accordingly.
Another very important thing to consider is what you want people to focus on – your outfit or your jewelry. If the answer is the outfit, then you’ll have to tone it down with jewelry. Wear something subtle and unassuming.
On the other hand, if the answer is jewelry, then you should wear simple outfits and focus more on jewelry.
Don’t go crazy following trends
Trends come and go, and if you let them dictate your styling decisions too much, you’ll never have your style. That’s why it’s important to craft your style, know what works best for you, and only integrate the latest trends when you can, not be a slave to them.
For example, you don’t have to wear all the latest jewelry, you can use your old pieces. Simply learn how to keep your jewelry clean and well-maintained. And your old pieces will always look like new ones. Invest in an ultrasonic cleaner and learn how to make the most of ultrasonic cleaning.
Choose a style that you feel good in and that best matches your personality. This style may not be according to the latest fashion trends, but at least you’ll feel good about it – which is the goal.
Try customized jewelry
This brings us to customized jewelry. If you really want to stand out, following trends is not the right way to go. The right way is to wear jewelry that will reflect the essence of your personality, jewelry that was custom-made for you.
Customized jewelry is usually one of the kind jewelry, made just for you. This type of jewelry caters to your specific tastes – metals you like, stones you prefer, and styles you love. Customized jewelry is a great way to express yourself in more ways than one.
So, if you want to stand out, go for customized jewelry.
Be bold with colors
If you like to wear neutral-colored outfits, jewelry is a great way to add color and charm to those outfits. So, don’t be afraid to play with bold colors, mix and match metals, and stack and layer your pieces. Going for bold colors will also make you stand out.
On the other hand, if you like your outfits to be bold, you should tone down your jewelry. If you’re wearing a bold-colored dress, make sure your accessories are simple and small, so that your dress can shine.
Bottom Line
When it comes to styling jewelry, it’s all about experimenting and figuring out what works and what not.
So, don’t be afraid to layer, or stack your jewelry, don’t be afraid to mix and match metals and gemstones, be bold when you need to, and also tone things down when you think it’s appropriate.
All in all, when styling jewelry go with your instincts and you won’t go wrong.
Article by Erin Lane
