To look great in a necklace – whether it’s a chain, pendant or string of pearls – look to your face, neck and body type to get the right “fit”. If you were to go through your jewelry collection right now, would find a necklace – or five- that rarely, if ever, wear? It could be that you just don’t like the piece anymore . It could have been part of a fun fad and you got bored with it. And, of course, it could have been an unfortunate gift from someone in the past.
Below Things To consider When Wearing A Necklace:
Sticking Your Neck Out
For a super-quick way to figure out the perfect necklace length, measure the extended length of the necklace you wear most often. That’s likely the most flattering length for you, or the one that works best with your wardrobe. For a more measured process, think about your entire body – from the shape of your entire body – from the shape of your face to the size of your bust to your height to your general body type. All necklaces actually touch your neck, so what’s going on there counts a lot. Necks have length and necks have width. And some necks have wrinkles. Long necks can wear just about anything. Short necks and wrinkly necks have issues to work out, so not every necklace will be a good fit. And do remember, as with any general advice, there are always exceptions so it’s best to try necklaces on, if possible.
Lengths And Widths Of The Necklace
A choker will work beautifully on a long, thin neck. Choker on a short neck can make that neck look stubby – and possibly wider that it is. A wide, short neck can’t rock a choker, especially a wide one. Don’t try. Instead, choose a necklace 20 to 24- inches long; this will elongate your type of neck and make it more swan-like. Wrinkled necks need to stay away from short and tight necklaces too. Unfortunately, they draw the eye to those wrinkles – use a longer necklace , perhaps with a stunning pendant, to draw the viewer’s eye away instead. Another key part of your body to consider is your upper torso. Usually, a necklace shorter than 22 inches sits above or at the bust. When you go longer, though, you want to be sure the jewellery works with the length of your torso and your bust especially if you are short or full-figured. Where many women make a mistake is by not considering height. This is understandable because women of average height and taller can wear just about any length in terms of necklaces. But short women may be overwhelmed by long necklaces and chunky designs. If you’re 5’4” or smaller, choose a length that sits on your collarbone or just below. However, look in the mirror and decide how the necklace looks on you; and if you like it, wear it.
Your Closet Influences Your Necklace
Your everyday wardrobe is another important part of your necklace length decision. Let’s stick with turtlenecks as a wardrobe example. Long ropes of chain or beads will look great with turtlenecks on most women, but if you are short or full-figured, they may not. Once you have decided what you will wear, just make sure the necklace length you choose adds to the overall look and enhances your appearance.
