How to Build a Jewellery Collection that Works Across Every Outfit
If you’ve assembled an amazing capsule wardrobe, then you’ll want to be able to accent it with a collection of jewellery that’s not only cohesive, but that also reflects your personality. A chaotic jewellery box can undermine your look. But by restoring a little bit of order, and making the right choices, you can bring everything together.
The Neutral foundation of Jewellery
When the colours you employ are bright and saturated, then you’ll have difficulty matching them with one another. It’s for this reason that black garments tend to go with just about everything. The same goes for silver jewellery, which might suit just about every outfit and situation. From your evening drinks to your everyday office wear. This versatility will allow you to wear the same items more often, which in turn will allow you to commit a greater portion of your budget to them.
The everyday hoop
When it comes to earrings, you’ll need to determine just how dangly you’d like to go. Studs lie at one end of the spectrum, but in some settings these can be much too safe and dull. At the other end are chandeliers. But these are often much too elaborate and attention-grabbing for everyday use. A happy medium is struck by classic hoop earrings.These will frame your face effectively, wherever you are.
Intentional layering of jewellery
You might suppose that less is more. But if you know what you’re doing, layering your necklaces can look stunning. You might choose items of several different lengths, to avoid having them stack atop one another. A trio of necklaces, properly arranged, can create a cascade effect that naturally draws the eye down toward the rest of the body. This can add an extra dimension to everything from formal wear to a basic jeans and t-shirt combo.
Breaking the metal rule
One classic piece of fashion advice, when it comes to jewellery, is that two different pieces of metal should never be mixed. Instead, you should pick gold, silver, or platinum, and keep them consistent throughout your outfit – or, perhaps, across your entire wardrobe. But intentional mixing can actually create some unique arresting looks. Just be willing to experiment a little bit, and to dial things back if you should push them a touch too far.
Lifestyle Compatibility
If you do a lot of work with your hands, then you’ll need to avoid buying a lot of delicate rings and bracelets. The same applies to those who play a lot of sports or who are prone to sweating. Think about the amount of movement you’re doing, and how bezel-set stones might match with your lifestyle.
