The ultimate guide TO STACKING JEWELLERY
WHETHER YOU’RE MIXING OR MATCHING, STACKING OR LAYERING, OUR SIMPLE STYLING TIPS WILL REVAMP YOUR JEWELLERY BOX
The world’s most stylish women know that when it comes to pulling together a great look, the devil is in the detail. Accessorising with statement jewellery is one of the simplest and most effective ways to instantly elevate an outfit, whether it’s adding a touch of finesse to your trusted jeansand-white-tee uniform (cue: layered gold chains and everyday hoops) or giving your after-dark minidress some added oomph (we’re thinking chandelier earrings and a matching choker).
The key is to mix and match with care. Jewellery layering – or ‘stacking’
– is a well-established styling tradition, as demonstrated by 1970s style icon Loulou de la Falaise’s signature stacked bangles, Kate Moss’s quintessentially rock ’n’ roll layered pendants and, more recently, Blake Lively’s cute trio of initialled rings adorning the same finger.
Mastering the art of the stack is no mean feat; while it gives an air of no-holdsbarred maximalism, it requires the ability to edit, curate and balance. But as fashion embraces a fabulous and fun new approach to dressing (here’s looking at you, Y2K renaissance), there has never been a better time to give jewellery layering a try.
Follow our three easy tips to nail the look yourself.
TOY WITH TEXTURE
One way to keep your stack looking fresh is to mix up the textures of the pieces you’re wearing. Play with the types and sizes of chains and finishes, and combine delicate, understated styles with bolder gold items.
MATCH AND MATCH
There’s a saying that fashionable women tend to follow: ‘If all else fails, coordinate.’ When mixing your jewellery, stick to a recurring motif – for example, a heart pendant and heart-shaped studs – and keep all other (if any) pieces pared back to emphasise the look.
EMBRACE THE ARM CANDY
Layering statement bracelets is all about the proportions. Choose your colour palette: yellow, white or rose gold, and mix bangles, bracelets and cuffs in that metal, varying the silhouettes and finishes. Bring it all together with an androgynous-style watch and enjoy the effortlessly chic result.
London-based influencer Charlotte Olivia shared with ELLE her five favourite items from Pandora’s 14k gold-plated collection. Favouring timeless pieces with a modern twist (think vintage denim with a new-season bag and chic gold accessories), Olivia advocates dressing everyday looks with liberally layered jewellery.
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