The Guide To Necklace Lengths & Layering + Link-Up
Layering delicate jewelry is such a fabulous accessory trend that is so current. While I don’t think I’ll ever set my statement necklaces aside, playing around with delicate necklaces has been so much fun lately! I first saw this trend on a segment of a morning show well before the start of the summer, but I found it kind of tricky to implement. There’s a real art to choosing what necklaces to pair together and what lengths complement each other! Most necklaces are adjustable but even with this feature, not all necklaces go together as I have found out through much trial and error. So after some practice and Pinterest browsing, I’m here to make things easier for you by taking out the guesswork.
Here’s my… ‘Guide To Necklace Lengths & Layering!‘
After reviewing several resources, I put together my own reference guide for you! This french mannequin graphic depicts that there are many different necklace lengths ranging from 14″ to 33″. While no one expects your neck to look like this mannequin’s, this is a great reference guide to help you with deciding what necklaces to pair together.
You can measure your current necklaces with a tape measure if you’re unsure of the lengths, but most newly purchased necklaces will say the length on the tags.
You might say ‘ok, what does length have to do with layering?’ These two go hand in hand! It’s the same as with elementary math, whereas you can’t possibly learn long division without first knowing the basics of division. You can’t learn how to write without first knowing the alphabet. The same applies here in fashion! There must be an understanding of length and the different types of necklaces before efficient layering is possible.
Now that we have a better understanding of the necklace lengths, let’s move onto the fun stuff; layering! While I wish I could write a really clear, concise ‘do this, not that’ guide, this trend isn’t so cut and dry. You’ll really need to use your own judgment and design aesthetics because every necklace- even delicate ones- have different pendants. Some pendants may be longer or larger than others, so the lengths that complement each other can vary based upon the necklace.
That being said, here’s a good starting point!
Best Lengths & Combinations
A length combination I have found to be the most versatile- and one you can turn to in almost any case- is a 16″ necklace with a 20″ necklace. This will leave enough space for almost any pendant size.
Minimalism
For a more minimalistic look, trying pairing 2 or 3 tiny pendants. Because of the tiny pendants, you don’t need as much space between the necklaces. The best lengths for this type of look is:
2 Necklaces: 16″ and 18″
3 Necklaces: 16″, 18″, and 20″
Somewhere In Between
For a little more pizzazz- but without being the bling queen- try pairing a tiny pendant with a longer pendant. A good example is what I’m wearing in this look. I chose a circle for my smaller pendant and a chevron design for the longer pendant. While there’s a little more to the chevron design, the detailing is still delicate. The best lengths for this type of look is:
2 Necklaces: 16″ and 20″
3 Necklaces: 16″, 18″, and 24″
Luxe
So you’re a bling queen by nature but you want to try out this trend. There’s an option for you, too! Try pairing 2 delicate necklaces with 1 very long necklace. You can apply the same pendant size combinations as above but add in a longer necklace. The long necklace can have a very thin chain with a stone pendant or even a thicker chain like the long tassel necklaces we’ve been seeing everywhere.
3rd Necklace: either 30″ or 33″
Rules of Thumb
Whichever style you choose, it’s a good rule of thumb to go with a small pendant for the 1st necklace. The 2nd and 3rd necklace can both have longer or more detailed pendants- just make sure you space them out enough.
THE LOOK
Free People Bell Trapeze Cami // Free People Galloon Lace Racerback Bralette in ‘Ballet’ // Express High Waisted Jeggings // White House Black Market Jeweled Sandals (similar: Nina ‘Kelisha’ Sandal, Nordstrom) // LC Lauren Conrad Circle Drop Earrings // kate spade new york ‘One in a Million’ Initial Necklace // LC Lauren Conrad Triple Chevron Necklace
What are your favorite necklace layering combinations? Do you have any style tips? Leave a comment below!
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Linking up with these fabulous ladies!
This week I’m excited to be co-hosting The Wednesday Pants Link-Up with Allison of Sydney Fashion Hunter.
Allison created her blog to share her experiences of hunting down that
perfect fashion item in the beautiful harbour city she calls home. She’s
a globe trotting, shoe loving, designer handbag toting Aussie who loves
to shop up a storm with a wine glass in hand. On the blog she mixes
high end and high street. In “The Wednesday Pants” series the challenge
to wear the same white pair of Calvin Klein pants every Wednesday for an entire year, styled differently of course! This week Allison is in beautiful Hawaii and finally enjoying some sunshine. Head on over to her blog and follow along.
Allison created her blog to share her experiences of hunting down that
perfect fashion item in the beautiful harbour city she calls home. She’s
a globe trotting, shoe loving, designer handbag toting Aussie who loves
to shop up a storm with a wine glass in hand. On the blog she mixes
high end and high street. In “The Wednesday Pants” series the challenge
to wear the same white pair of Calvin Klein pants every Wednesday for an entire year, styled differently of course! This week Allison is in beautiful Hawaii and finally enjoying some sunshine. Head on over to her blog and follow along.
We’d both love to see your style this week so link up below following these simple rules:-
3. Your post should be either a white pants outfit from your archives or your best OOTD from this week.
3. Ensure your link goes to a specific blog page rather than you blog home page.
4. Include a link back to Sydney Fashion Hunter in your blog post.
5. Visit a couple of the other links and discover new blogs to love.
Great tips on layering! Love your feminine top!
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
That is the prettiest top!
These are great tips and I love the way you accessorized that top. Such a pretty look!
Jackie
Something About That
I have yet to try to layer necklace. I will have to keep these tips in mind. Also I'm in love with your tank top. You overall outfit is very chic and prefect for summer time.
http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home
I love layering necklaces, this is such a great guide!
XO Chelsea http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com/
Such a lovely post – love layering jewellery especially necklace, they're so pretty! 🙂
Layla xx
http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk
Super helpful post, I'm defiantly going to try layering necklaces more often now!
-Ruya
sweetshortandstylish.com
What a great post Christie, I love your tips!! This outfits is so pretty, I love everything about it! I need that top in my life;)
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
So many pretty details! I really need to try out layering more
Great tips! I love your layered necklace look! And I must say your hair looks so pretty like that!
This is a great one to pin! Love the tips, I've never worked it out to a science like that, impressive!
Brooke
Great tips. I think I tend for statement necklaces or a couple of shorter layered pieces. I rarely wear longer chains. I like your pieces!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
I always forget to do this, haha. I love the look- need to incorporate more necklace layering in my accessory game. 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
This is such a unique and great post. I have never seen a post done like this before. I found it very helpful and you taught me some things that I never knew before! Thanks so much for that:) great blog! xx
Love the graphic you created! Sometimes it's hard to tell what's going to work. AND I love that top! Well I'm just a big FP fan!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
Those dainty necklaces are so pretty!! Great tips!!
~Sara
Love the necklace tips girl!! xo ~ Megan The Fashionista Momma
Awww you look gorgeous – such a lovely post!!! 🙂
Layla xx
http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk
Amazing post! The necklaces you layered are too cute together!!
XO Courtney
http://www.colormecourtney.com
Such unique post ! love your tips of layering ! looks pretty as always!
http://chicglamstyle.com
looking simple yet beautiful 🙂
http://chicglamstyle.com