How To Style A Statement Necklace To Make It The Focus Of The Outfit

There are so many different elements of fashion that one can play around with. The most creative among us will attest to the sheer joy of experimenting with different outfits, silhouettes, patterns, fabrics, and of course, accessories! Statement necklaces — the bolder the better — are one of the easiest ways to make a style statement with fashion accessories. In fact, XXL jewelry is on trend for 2024. For those who haven't played with statement necklaces before but are keen to dip their toes into this trend, one easy way to start is with statement pendant necklaces. Others may already own many different kinds of bold pieces, from the chunky to the sparkling.

Whatever the case may be, you may have wondered how best to style a statement necklace to make it the focus of your outfit. Should it be paired with basic clothing, neutral colors, or low necklnes? The answer is yes, yes, and yes, but there are always exceptions. Follow our best tips and you won't have to face this quandary.

You may be of the opinion that crewnecks or turtlenecks don't pair well with statement necklaces. But this is far from the truth. Turtlenecks in a lighter color palette, or in a sheer fabric, make the perfect backdrop to let your statement necklace shine, no matter its style or size.

A surefire way to draw attention to your neck piece is by wearing a statement necklace in a choker or layered style with a blazer or blazer dress. The low and deep V-neck of the garment ensures that your necklace will pop against your beautiful skin, and offset masculine and feminine elements well.

Styling them over bare skin is perhaps the best way to show off your statement necklaces. One way to do this is by pairing them with off-the-shoulder tops, corsets or dresses. The focus will most certainly be on your neck piece in this case.

If an off-shoulder style is too intimidating for you to wear but you still want to show off your beautiful statement necklace on bare skin, why not wear a deep V-neck top in a spaghetti strap or halterneck style? Match with extra-long glamorous earrings to let the world know you're shining.

The thing about neutral colors like black, white, beige, and gray, is that they provide an even canvas for you to experiment. They also allow you to accessorize or wear a complementary statement piece such as a bright red lipstick, patterned scarf, or statement necklace, which stands out well with the muted backdrop.

Sometimes, a single statement necklace isn't enough to pack a punch. In that case, you can easily layer statement necklaces together to achieve an impactful fashion look and ensure that the necklaces remain the focal point of your outfit. While doing this trick, be sure to find necklaces in complementary styles so they don't clash with each other.

Making your statement necklace the focal point of your outfit means that it must stand out. This can certainly be achieved by layering it on top of a buttoned-up collar. Reach for a white shirt and cardigan to contrast preppy and glam vibes, or throw on a denim shirt for an edgier look. If the statement necklace is ornate, it will pack even more of a punch.