10 Tips for Wearing Jewelry Like a Pro
These 10 tips cover how to layer, stack and mix the pieces you already own, plus a few accessories that work alongside them.
Start with Layering Necklaces - Layering necklaces adds texture to a plain outfit. Use different lengths, widths and styles, and feel free to mix metals. Try a few combinations until one sits well with your neckline.
Add Some Statement Earrings - A bold pair of earrings is the quickest way to change a simple outfit. Wear them alone, or pair them with smaller studs in a second piercing.
Stack Your Bracelets - A bracelet stack can be two thin chains or a full wrist of bangles. Stop before it looks cluttered, since too many bracelets pull attention from the rest of the outfit.
Wear Multiple Rings - Several rings worn together look deliberate and polished. Mix shapes, styles and metals for a bolder ring stack, or stay with one metal and stone for a cleaner look.
Get Creative With Hair Accessories - Hair accessories work for adults too. A clip or barrette with an interesting design adds a little sparkle without looking childish.
Use Brooches - Brooches are an overlooked accessory, and they come in enough shapes and styles to suit most wardrobes. Pin one on a hat, a bag, a scarf or a jacket lapel.
Play Around With Scarves - Scarves add color, pattern and texture, and they keep you warm in colder months. Layer two together, or drape one long scarf across both shoulders like a shawl.
Experiment With Different Colors & Metals - Jewelry is no longer limited to gold and silver. Rose gold, white gold and colored stones give you more to mix, so try a colored stone next to a metal you would not usually pair it with.
Don't Forget About Watches - A watch is also a style piece. Pick one that suits your skin tone and wardrobe without looking flashy, or choose a simple, classic design you can wear every day.
Accessorize With Pins - Pins come in every shape and size. Put them on sweaters and jackets, or on bags and hats.
Start with one tip at a time, such as a two-necklace layer or a small ring stack, and build from there.
