Foolproof Guide to Wearing Statement Necklaces

The statement necklaces has turned out to be a very important and very popular fashion accessory for the last year, and they are not going away any time soon. Statement necklaces have been all over the runway, and even though many women have a hard time styling them, the ability to make an outfit because of statement necklaces has made them an in demand item.

If you are attracted to the beauty and boldness of statement necklaces, but you are unsure of how to wear them, there are really only a couple things that you need to keep in mind when styling them. Here are some tips to wearing statement necklaces without having to add to your wardrobe or leave you spending money on jewelry that you will never get to wear.

Buying the Perfect Statement Necklace
There are several different types of statement necklaces, but all of them are big, bold and make a statement when you wear them around your neck. Not all statement necklaces are made from chunky metal and stones, but include tiny beads, chain link necklaces and small gemstone that are combined and used in a way that make them stand out more. Ultimately, choosing the perfect statement necklace should be based on the style that you like. But, it is important to look at each piece and determine if you already have clothing that you can easily style it with, how it looks on you and make sure that it hangs and wears well before you make the decision to purchase.

Another thing women need to keep in mind when buying and wearing statement necklaces is how the piece will look on them. A lot of the times we see models wearing these gorgeous necklaces and thing that because it is a necklace, it will look just as spectacular on us too. This is not always the case though, and most models are tall and very skinny, which does make a difference when the length of the statement necklace is a factor. Longer necklaces on petite women can actually shorten your frame more than it already is, and shorter necklaces on women with very long torsos are not always as flattering either. So, take the time to try on the pieces and determine what length and style falls better on your frame.

What to Wear Statement Necklaces With
Statement necklaces are meant to be the focal point of your outfit, so keep everything else you have on simple. That does not mean that you can just toss it on with unstructured outfits or pieces. Instead, opt for solid, well tailored pieces whose strengths are in the styling rather than in the color, embellishments or prints. With that in mind, it is best to avoid prints all together, since it is often hard for most to determine which prints are too busy, too large or too small.

Necklines for Statement Necklaces
Most women have a few favorite clothing necklines that they prefer to wear-- even if they do not already know it-- because the neckline of the top shows off their neckline well. There are a couple necklines that work better with statement necklaces, than others, and that is because they do not interfere or crowd the necklaces and allow them to drape well on your chest. Those necklines that are best for pairing with statement necklaces are boat necks, v-necks, scoop necks and sweetheart bodices as well as strapless or spaghetti strap styles.

Avoid Over Styled Hair
One thing most women do, and that they should avoid, when wearing statement necklaces, is trying to make everything else about their outfit a statement as well. This goes for hair, and makeup, which can be over styled and overdone. Opt for sleek, straight looks over intricate updos or sloppily styled hair.

Do Not Over Accessorize
Your necklace should be the only piece of jewelry that you are wearing that is making a statement, so keep it that way. Avoid wearing too much other pieces of jewelry and avoid anything that is big and bold in itself, especially any other jewelry on your head like jewelry or hair ornamentation.