Stacking necklaces also known as layering is a trend that started few years ago and it is still going strong till date. Layering gives a chic look and it may be all you need to do to spice up your look. Updating your style and look can be as simple as evaluating your accessories. You may have piece of accessories most especially necklace that you wear separately which you can layer together to give a different look.
However, there is a way to go about layering, necklaces stored together in abox gets easily tangles how much more wearing then together on the neck where a lot of motion takes place. The secret to layering is in the length of the chain.
You may be thinking where do I start from? OR how do I pull off this look. Well, you can follow this simple golden rule below to get the perfect layering effect.
The Foundation Piece
Everyone has different necklace that comes in different shapes, design and length, so it’s important decide on the main necklace you want to wear, then test the length to see what works best for you, this first length will serve as a foundation for you.
Getting the right chain length
If you have difficulty knowing the different chain length you have. Our chain length guide will help you. Once you have decided on the main necklace you want to wear, it’s time to layer it. But bear in mind that less is more. If your foundation necklace is long then you need to layer it with a shorter necklace and vis versal to get the best effect the necklaces should be at least two inches apart.
Layering in 3s
When layering three necklace you want the attention to go to the top layer and the bottom layer while the middle layer can be something clean and simple.
Experiment with shape
When layering pendants with different shapes pay attention to how the shapes works together. Make the first layer more of a choker with the pendant hanging close to the neck and the second layer 2 inches apart.
Stay True to yourself
The most important thing to note in layering is staying true to yourself. Own the look and make it personal. It can be a personalized name necklace (like our personalized name necklace, our initial personalized necklace or our semi-precious stone necklace), whatever look you choose shine with it.
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