Don’t be daunted by statement necklaces!
Chunky, blingy, colorful, big, cascading or bright. Sometimes all of those things at once. Statement necklaces live up to their name, and they can seem a little intimidating. You can’t hide behind your outfit when you’re wearing one.
Paradoxically, I became a fan of the statement necklace because jewelry is my weak spot. I have a good set of basic pieces, but tended to rotate through a handful of simple, and nearly identical, silver necklaces with the occasional pair of earrings to match. Jewelry was always a bit of an afterthought, and you could tell.
But put on a big dramatic necklace and bam! Deliberate jewelry.
So fear not the statement necklace, mamas. They can be a fun addition to your accessory wardrobe. Here are some ways to wear them fearlessly.
How to wear a statement necklace
- Dress up a casual outfit. Put on a multi-strand beaded necklace and suddenly no-one will realize you’re just wearing jeans and a T-shirt. Instant glamour.
- Contrast a solid color. Make a solid color top or dress pop with a patterned statement necklace. (I’m fond of leopard print with red.)
- Contrast a pattern. Do a little pattern mixing between your necklace and your outfit. Try contrasting two multicolored pieces.
- Fill in a neckline. Want to wear a dress or top to work but the neckline is a little low? Fill it in with a big bad necklace.
- Make it your power piece. Superheroes often have amulets; Wonder Woman has her bracelets. Find a bad-ass statement necklace and wear it when you want to feel (even more) powerful.
So which statement piece is right for you? Classic and Chic mamas, your statement necklace might be a bigger than usual multi-strand pearl necklace. Boho mamas, you might like an organic piece with oversized wooden beads mixed with stones. Modern mamas, anything big and bold and dramatic is right up your alley. Romantic mamas might like a choker style. And Sporty mamas might opt for a rope of thicker than usual metallic chain.
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