Layering Jewelry on Black and White Garments
Use these two neutral colors as a blank canvas
Dec 5, 2008
Of course, there are really no new trends in jewelry or clothing. In the case of jewelry, prehistoric amulets and adornments have migrated and mutated through the centuries. Different fabrication methods and arrangements have been added in as time progresses but the basic article remains the same.
While layering has been a top trend lately, the use of layering dates back centuries. Look at some portraits of Marie Antoinette – she was quite the layering whiz. Ditto portraits of English royalty from the 18th century.
Layering Necklaces for Black and White Garments:
Black and white garments are awesome as they can be used as a blank canvas. Just about anything goes on these two colors and they also make an easy transition from office to party. Gold jewelry looks particularly good against white. Either silver or gold jewelry combines well with black.
On a budget? Here are some cost effective alternatives:
- Gold plated or gold filled instead of karated gold jewelry
- Replace sterling silver with stainless steel or silver plated.
When layering, it’s more effective to use different lengths, shapes and sizes. So layer a 24" necklace with several in 16" and 18" lengths. Large looped chains can combine with delicate figaro, cable and figure eight style chains. Then add a gemstone choker style necklace and perhaps hang a single coordinating focal gemstone from one of the longer delicate chains. The only style rule that shouldn’t be broken is not combining silver and gold. That normally looks awful.
Moving from Day to Evening
Changing jewelry, hose and shoes dramatically changes the look of an outfit. If transitioning from work to a holiday party wear a couple of chains with your day wear and pack several to add on before leaving the office for the party. Consider buying a great base necklace that already has two or three chains attached.
Transporting Chained Jewelry
It is not good if those chains are snarled in the trip from your home to the office. Here’s how to keep them unkinked on the cheap:
- Cut a length of heavy card or poster board the length of the chain, minus one inch. A good width for the board is two inches.
- On either end cut a small slit in the board lengthwise in the middle.
- Insert your chain into the slit on either end. It should be held snugly against the board.
- Place in a plastic bag and stick in a purse or briefcase.
Ready Made Layering
The image on this page is the busy woman's answer to the layering issue. Available from Amazon.com, this 1928 Jewelry Company necklace is a three for one and is affordably priced at $38.
Bracelets and Layered Necklaces
A very delicate bracelet will combine well with layered necklaces.
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