Traditional Jewelry Styling with a Fresh Approach

I’m not gonna lie. Styling your jewelry is not rocket science. Most of what goes into creating the perfect outfit and adding the right accessories, primarily jewelry, is simply instinct. Everyone has a 6th sense of styling to a degree, but it doesn’t hurt to have basic guidelines to refer to. A starting point, if you will, to get the creative juices going. 

So, in this post, you should leave knowing the following - 

• How to wear silver jewelry

• What colors go well with silver jewelry

• How to make silver jewelry work for day and night

• How to Layering silver jewelry

You Make The Rules When It Comes To Your Style

The chances of overdoing it with silver jewelry are about the same as Anna Wintour stepping down from Chief Editor at Vogue magazine. It’s too classy, always in style, unassuming, and elegant like Queen Bee of fashion herself. 

Just about any item in your wardrobe would appreciate a facelift from a piece of silver jewelry. Plus, with the endless options of styles to choose from, every neckline is also covered. Since earrings, bracelets, and rings are essentially solo acts without the need of supporting necklines, there’s even less consideration for coherence with clothing. 

What all of this really comes down to is personal taste, creating your own signature style, and ultimately, what you’re comfortable with. You can either be in the Iris Apfel camp where “More is more and less is a bore.” or the Coco Chanel camp of “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” Both are a perfect embodiment of personal style; they just express it differently. So can you.

Know the Rules to Break the Rules When It Comes to Style

Alright, we’ve established the best way to wear jewelry is to express your personality. This could almost be perceived as a card Blanche. However, would you wear the same thing to work as a corporate law office partner as you would, say, clubbing?  Again, instinct goes a long way when it comes to personal style, including your jewelry choice. 

Consider functionality. Wearing an arm party of bangles when your job is a court stenographer may not be the most practical choice. Is it evident that I’ve seen every episode of Law and Order yet? 

There’s a time and place for everything but not every situation is well-suited for any and all options. Most work environments today are pretty casual and even encourages individuality. The number of situations that require more careful considerations has decreased considerably in modern times. This means the instances where appropriateness is still relevant; it’s probably wise to pay attention. 

Make a Statement at Night with Your Jewelry

The moon-like, milky color of silver jewelry is the perfect companion to your nighttime frivolities. After hour looks are the ideal stage to get dramatic, throw a little caution to the wind, and break every rule you can. 

Get loud, make a ruckus, and prepare yourself for frequent compliments if that’s your thing. 

Statement pieces are popular for a reason; they’re incredibly empowering. They amplify confidence in a fun and elegant way. Whether it’s a bold pair of earrings to frame your face or the commanding presence of a statement necklace. Either way, you’ll be watching the ladies watching the men watching you as you glide through the room. 

Complimentary Color Combinations With Silver for All Fashion Styles

If the color silver were a person, then its yearbook comments must have looked something along the lines of “Best team player” or “Classiest dresser.” It’s the perfect intersection of both black and white, making it completely unbiased. This neutrality allows for a wide range of colors to pair nicely with it. Not to mention it’s classy and modern. 

With so many well-suited options, it, again, comes down to personal preference. 

If you fancy yourself a sophisticate whose closet looks like the made-up movie ‘fifty Shades of Black’, then silver is your best friend. In fact, silver jewelry shines brightest against any darkly colored backdrop. Including colors such as navy, burgundy, deep purples, dark green, deep russet, dark brown, and even charcoal.

If you’re more of a whimsical romantic whose closet looks like groundhog day in the springtime, then you too are in luck. Pastels play perfectly with silver jewelry. These soft shades work wonders in complementing the metallic quality of silver. Tiffany & Co figured this out a long time ago with their iconic cyan robin egg blue and silver packaging. 

If your closet boldly goes where few have the confidence to go, then guess what? Yup, you as well are a perfect candidate for silver jewelry. The contrast with jewel tones is quite striking. Plus, it acts like a great wing-man (or woman) to bold colors because it enhances them without upstaging them. 

If you consider yourself a more natural woman type with a wardrobe full of safe neutrals, then you can also get on the silver jewelry bandwagon. Since silver is the most neutral color, pairing it with other neutral colors creates a gorgeously uninterrupted and cohesive look. Any shades of white, brown, grey, ivory, or cream will partner exceptionally. 

One consideration that applies no matter your color style preferences is busy pattered clothing can easily swallow up silver jewelry. The reflective properties of the metal don’t like to compete with fussy motifs. It doesn’t need to be exclusively center stage like it is on black or dark colors; it can be a complementary sidekick, as we already discussed. However, to make the most of your silver jewelry, let it do its best work with solids or subtle patterning. 

That being said, rules are made to be broken at your discretion, in my opinion. Individuality is at a premium in a world full of trends and imitating influencers. 

Layering Tips With Your Jewelry

The rules here are, there really are no rules. The best advice I can give is to keep your silver jewelry layering unexpected. Some examples of this are - 

• Layer chunky and bold pieces with delicate pieces.

• Get messy and embrace the ‘undone-cool’ look by layering pieces at all different lengths without regard for perfect spacing. 

• Mix genres such as heavy chains that your husband or boyfriend would wear with more feminine pieces. 

• Break up a solid-colored top with multiple necklaces for a bold ‘color-blocked’ look. 

• Throw a party for the whole crew with both an arm and neck party by piling it on.

• Let your hands do the talking by stacking multiple rings on multiple fingers and keep the rest of your look streamlined.

Conclusion

Now you know just how accessible styling your silver jewelry is. Experiment, play with different combinations; jewelry is supposed to be fun. Remember, these are just basic guidelines to help you explore what works best for you.

It’s important above all else that you feel good, and the result is something you’re super comfortable with. If it’s outside your zone, even a little, you’ll know, and so will everyone else.

Go forth and style with confidence. If you want a closet companion cheat sheet, you can download your free copy below.