6 reasons why a necklace is more than just an accessory

Posted on by Toni Carver

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.

  1. It adds visual interest when you wear a solid block of colour. Adding a necklace will ‘break up’ the colour you’re wearing.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Balance your neck proportions. Wearing a longer chain will elongate a short neck and a shorter one will shorten a longer neck.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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fuss free necklace ideas

Fuss-free necklace ideas when you don’t wear jewellery

Posted on by Toni Carver

Have you got any parties planned?

I’m sharing some tips on jewellery here as I find a lot of people struggle to accessorise their outfits. Sometimes, it’s about knowing where to start so I do hope they inspire you.

This is ideal for you if:

– You’re not a big jewellery fan

– You struggle to wear costume jewellery

– If you’re a natural style personality

– You’re a classic style personality who prefers a minimalist look

– You don’t want to stand out from the crowd

– Hate anything jangly or noisy

– You’d rather all eyes be on what you’re wearing and not your accessories

– Prefer to look classy and fuss-free

I produced this short video and shared it on Instagram a few months ago. I’d been asked for some ideas to ‘dress up’ a simple dress a client had picked to wear to an event. She wanted some ideas on ‘how’ to wear jewellery for such an occasion.

Simply by having a look in my jewellery box, I managed to come up with these 10 simple ideas to show you.

Here’s the list and do watch the video below:

1. Pearls (real or not)

2. Beads

3. Layers

4. Small chain

5. Choker

6. Textures

7. Long

8. Large pendants

9. Tassel

10. Diamond

I’m sure if you take a look inside your own jewellery box, you’ll have similar items. If this has inspired you and you think you’ve identified a gap, then do consider picking something up. There are lots fo good budget options available if you’d prefer to experiment without investing in the real thing.

Some of these items I’ve had for years! As a natural, I don’t tend to wear these all the time of course! They do tend to come out for dressing up occasions and where the outfit needs it.

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Watch: 10 simple necklace ideas