4 smart ways to wear a statement necklace.

by JASMINE GARNSWORTHY

Desperate to update your look but can’t afford a wardrobe makeover? Think inside the box. The jewellery box.

Yeah, okay – worst pun ever. But this isn’t the worst jewelry trend ever – in fact it’s the best.

It means you can completely change the appearance of an outfit that you already own for a minimal financial investment.

The statement necklace is an EASY and high-impact accessory trend that is worth buying into. Whether you’re a jeans-and-a-tee kind of person, or wear heels every day except Sunday – the statement necklace is a seriously powerful and SIMPLE styling tool.

But, chances are, if you clicked on this post you already know WHY to wear a statement necklace, you just want to know HOW.  So I’ve broken it down into a friendly formula that absolutely anyone can do. No stylist required.

1. Layer it:

You don’t need to invest in a chunky neck-piece, or neon-bright necklace to make a statement – work with what you’ve got and layer necklaces to make them stand out a little bit more loudly. Perfect for the commitment-phobe, this is an effort-free way to try out the trend before you buy in. Click here to shop the trend

2. Wear with a collared shirt: 

If Fashion Week is anything to go by, this is probably the most ‘on-trend’ way to wear the statement necklace. I love a flat necklace (like this one here) under a peter pan style collar but any ‘normal’ style shirt that’s already in your wardrobe will work. The key? Keep your shirt buttoned up to the top and try for a flat, flat necklace. Click here to shop the trend

3. Show some skin:

Make the most of bare neckline and place emphasis on your statement necklace by keeping within the lines of your top. Got an old scoop-neck tee that could use an update? Try this. Click here to shop the trend

Admittedly a little less low-key than the necklace and tee idea, but just as effective, update an over-worked strapless cocktail dresses with a chunky necklace.  Click here to shop the trend

Still want more? There are millions (okay, maybe not millions but definitely hundreds) of ways to pretty-up an outfit using a statement necklace. So make yourself comfortable and get ready to see some fabulous neck candy:

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