Unlock Your Style: A 3-Step Guide to Perfectly Layered Necklaces

 By now you have seen the fashion girls occasionally swap minimalism for maximalism; wearing stacked necklaces. Looks so chic, put together, fun and effortless; doesn't it?

Layering necklaces adds a finishing touch that allows you to express your individual style; gold + silver, dainty + thick, beads + metals, different lengths; you name it! 

This 3 step beginner guide to layering necklaces is bound to get you to PRO level before you know it, plus we have a little yet big game changer - read on! 

Start short, start sweet

A collar length necklace is the best place to start, usually 15” or 16” is a flattering length sitting at the base of your neck and the perfect place to begin your layering. This initial layer serves as the foundation for your ensemble, setting the stage for what's to come.

Chain 2, the main event

Now, let the creativity flow. Here is where you mix it up to personalise your look. Mix metals for a bold statement or keep it classic with matching gold or silver chains. Experiment with different textures, from dainty to bold, and don't forget to play around with the extensions on your necklaces. This step is the heart of your layered look, where you showcase your unique style.

Chain 3: Add a longer chain here. Choose from midi length, a lariat or a longer chain necklace to extend the look.

You can keep going and adding more, to create the look you’re going for whether its fine or chunky, lots of lengths or super simple! Remember, the key word is cohesive. 

The absolute game changer: a necklace separator. This Layered Necklace Separator lets you wear  layered necklaces - without tangling, and prevents the clasp of the chains moving round to the front of your neck.

Necklace Lengths to Consider

Necklaces come in a handful of standard lengths, so look for these measurements when shopping. The most common necklace lengths are:

• 14" — Doesn't fit as snugly as a choker but sits high on the neck
• 16" — Settles loosely along the neckline.
• 18" — Sits halfway between the collarbone and chest.
• 20" — Hangs slightly lower but doesn't quite reach the chest.
• 24" — Sits right at the upper chest.
• 30" — Hangs much lower and rests just under the chest.
• 33" — One of the longest necklace lengths; it settles just above the navel

Happy layering!