Avoid these common fashion jewelry mistakes

We have all seen it before. Honestly, we have all probably done it before. Picture this – you are dressed up in an amazing outfit with plans to dance the night away. You are wearing sexy new shoes and carrying a gorgeous new purse to match. You are the picture of perfection…until you add your fashion jewelry and make the whole thing an utter mess!

Did that scenario sound all too familiar? If so, welcome to the world of fashion! But do not worry – all is not lost. We all know the rules of no white after Labor Day and which lipstick shades to wear in the fall, so we can easily learn the rules to wearing fashion jewelry. That is right – just a few simple rules, and you will be ready to step out in style next time you go out!

First of all, be confident enough to wear jewelry that stands out. This tells the crowd that you are comfortable with yourself and are not trying to blend in with the white linen tablecloths. However, at the same time, you have to remember that more is not always necessarily better. If you decide to wear a chunky necklace and bracelet set, it is better to forego the glitzy ring and earrings. You want people to focus in on your one large fashion jewelry piece.

Along those same lines, make sure your outfit can handle whatever fashion jewelry pieces you decide to wear. If you are wearing larger, more colorful pieces, go for a simpler outfit. Black, white, and other solids are perfect for this jewelry style. Avoid large prints at all cost.

Another rule to remember is in regards to mixing metals. We have all heard that you cannot wear gold and silver jewelry pieces together. However, this is not necessarily true anymore. Sure, if you are going for a classic look, wear all gold or all silver. If you are going for a more modern, trendy look, feel free to mix metals. However, the important thing to remember is that you should keep the style of the costume jewelry the same. If you are going for a vintage look, wear all vintage looking pieces. If you are more trendy, stick with that alone. Do not feel bad about mixing metals; just do it in style.

One thing that can quickly turn your outfit sour is a necklace that is not the right length. You should always make sure your necklace complements the neckline of the top you are wearing. Otherwise, this seemingly tiny mistake can become a fashion disaster. The most versatile necklace length is a princess length that fall from 17 to 19 inches. If should hit just below the throat and can be worn with any top, except one with a high neckline. Adding a charm or pendant or some sort can help create a soft, elegant look. Be careful not to wear a necklace that hits the top of your bustline, especially if you are wearing a top with a neckline that plunges. Doing so can create a battle for attention between your necklace and your top. Collar necklaces and chokers are perfect to wear with plunging necklines and strapless or off the shoulder tops. If you are wearing a high neckline, consider wearing an opera length necklace that falls below the bust.

Your final consideration for choosing the right fashion jewelry pieces is your age and body type. You want to emphasize your positive areas while avoiding those that you are not as happy with. If you have an aging neck, you want to wear pieces that will draw attention away from that. If your neck is wide, consider using graduated necklace lengths to help hide that imperfection.

It is not difficult to select the right fashion jewelry pieces. You simply need to know what to do and what not to do. Follow these simple rules and you will always look stunning!