Accessories can feel like a bit of a minefield. Yet, they can simply be the missing piece of the jigsaw when it comes to what you wear.
A necklace can be the perfect accessory and, it’s often underrated.
But, fear not. Here are six reasons to consider including a necklace in your outfits.
- It adds visual interest when you wear a solid block of colour. Adding a necklace will ‘break up’ the colour you’re wearing.
- You can ‘rescue’ the colour you’re wearing that isn’t one of your best. Let’s say the colour is making you look a little washed out, by choosing a metal or coloured pendant which is flattering on you will instantly lift the ‘wrong’ colour.
- Disguise your ‘problem’ areas. Let’s say you want to take attention away from your hips or your tummy. Adding a necklace is a clever trick to lift the eye away from what you don’t want people looking at.
- Balance your neck proportions. Wearing a longer chain will elongate a short neck and a shorter one will shorten a longer neck.
- Express your personality through the jewellery. What we wear makes a statement, and your accessories and jewellery is all part of this. Embrace this and express it.
- Elevate an outfit. This is my favourite and the most effective for anyone who doesn’t wear jewellery. A necklace and other bits and pieces (like a ring or bracelet), can take an ‘ok’ outfit to the next level.
It’s all clever trickery and visual balances.