Statement Jewelry For The Diva In You

Do you ever feel like your outfit feels incomplete? Tired of TikTok convincing you that all you need are gold hoops and a few rings to look good? Well that may be the case for a lot of people out there, say the clean girl aesthetic girls. But what if that is not just your vibe? Do you crave a new look every day and your personal style demands a creative vision every day or even every few weeks? Statement jewelry is similar to wearing art as fashion. The time that goes into crafting every piece into a timeless piece is what makes it special. While minimal jewelry blends rights into your outfit making it look coherent, a crafty and bold accessory can uplift your whole look. Plus you never have to worry about looking good, because even if you are not wearing anything “trendy” per se, you still look put together and incredible. And you can be the kind of person who leans towards minimalist, clean cut and professional fashion and still wear statement jewelry. The key to styling statement jewelry is not to pick the most colorful or heavy accessory, the primary function of the jewelry is to stand out and look personal and unique to the wearer’s style.

HATS

Hats are such an important and underrated fashion statement. People often forget that hats are not only practical for protecting you from the sun and wind but also great for tying together your whole look. There are practical hats like baseball hats, bucket hats, and straw hats for protecting yourself from the harsh sun at the beach. With crochet and knitting still being a forward trend this summer, it’s safe to say that everyone is experimenting with how they like their hats. Some like it to be simple and practical. For some, hats polish up their look more. Like wearing a beret on a bad hair day to look French chic at work. Wearing a bucket hat with sunglasses for hungover days and creating a proper K-Pop idol look. Some take it up a notch by including embellishments and fur hats to their looks. Fur hats surely had their glory moments during winter. As summer comes closer you may just see embellished hats becoming a norm amongst the party mongers or Harry Styles concerts.

HEADPIECES

A piece of the trendy brains as necklaces are disappearing from the red carpets, more and more celebrities are also seen in glamorous headpieces from time to time. Be it with metallic flower crowns or a simple ensemble of hairclips. Edgy styles include more metallic pieces with a DIY edge that was associated with the 70s and 80s punk scene. Rhinestones in the hair are a new and fascinating trend that is still niche amongst the night-life high fashion girls. But if you are not into the excessive look, try opting for simple but XL accessories for a posh and bold look. Nothing says “I went to private school and still have a sense of fashion” like an XL satin scrunchie.

EARRINGS

Bold earrings don't necessarily have to be colorful or heavy, they can be as light as a feather and resemble Swiss cheese. But it adds an interesting dimension and personality to your look simple hoop earrings won't do anymore. It’s time to retire the clean girl look, go bold. Include colorful gemstones in your accessories, every simple outfit needs to be accelerated with new motifs, heavier designs, and even maybe flowers. Bold earrings have the power to uplift your outfit if done right. A simple trick to know is to see if your outfit is top-heavy, AKA large collars or embellished jackets, or bottom-heavy with extra high heels and dramatic pants. Shoes, bags, and earrings should always align with each other in terms of intensity. A simple large pearl earring has the power to change your look just like an asymmetrical gemstone earring.

NECKLACES

The axis of any go-to bold jewelry is to include a statement necklace with 4 layers of embellishment and uncomfortable designs. But it doesn't have to be complicated, minimalist designs or functional structures can work just as well as colorful and quirky designs. Minimal jewelry was a huge trend in 2021, however, sometimes you need to look exceptional, polished, and fancy. So having at least a couple of bold pieces reserved for such occasions is a good investment. As for the ones who are not shy about fashion and want to build a memorable collection, investing in jewelry for purpose needs more time. Starting out with unique pendants, and layering chains that you already own, chain link chokers are a great start. They give the illusion of personal style, a fashionista eye, and take eyes away from the simplicity of your outfits.

BRACELETS/BANGLES

Chunky bracelets were all the rage in the 2010s, especially the ones available in shades of teal and turquoise. While they are in their re-introduction stage as of now, they have been modified to fit the modified aesthetics. Because trends always come back with a revision, and least to say we have been loving chunky, bold bangle bracelets in neutral colors with little to no cravings on them. Mixing and matching wooden bangles with chunky tortoiseshell link chain bracelets might just be the next form of sophisticated jewelry. Summer demands flowy clothing and if you are tired of dainty bracelets getting stuck in sweat and getting ruined due to moisturizing, try switching to colorful bracelets or bangles available on eBay or Etsy. Leather bracelets are another niche style that was popular during the Y2K emo scene, it’s never too late to get one to embrace the old emo in you.

RINGS

Thanks to gen z getting into the 70s hippie vibe, as their fascination with thrifting vintage jewelry gave the fashion industry the incentive to bring back oversized gemstone rings. With the heavy influence of DIY culture on fashion trends, using resin to make colorful and custom-fit jewelry. Right from oversized rings with colorful gemstones and stacking rings to match your outfit's vibe has revived the joy of accessorizing. Big, bold, and chunky rings are perfect to be worn alone too, as they stand out better that way. Stacking is more a common way to accentuate the concept of your outfit.

SCARVES

With creative liberty being trendy, maximalist fashion has taken a route we hadn’t seen in a few decades. Brands like Gucci and Versace re-popularized their signature scarf looks on celebrities like Harry Styles, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and many more. Scarves are no longer a piece of fabric or accessory that only your grandma owned. They are super versatile, they can be used as belts, as headwear, around your neck, as chokers, or even tops! Your job is to find a scarf that works for you. Do you use them for practical purposes like a classic 1950s way of protecting your hair? Go for satin, square-shaped scarves, they also work for elevating simple outfits. If you like to use them as a statement, go big with 3D flower motifs, embroidery, or simple skinny ones. Either way, it will never be a waste to invest in a few scarves!

BELTS

Remember those days when belts were just about holding your pants up? Well long gone are those boring days. Now belts have more than just one function than cinching in your waist or fitting loose pants. They are much fun now, and of course, no fashionista has a complete wardrobe without at least 4-5 types of belts. Primarily, to maximize your wardrobe you need accessories to change and freshen up your looks. Then come in belts that work as both a fashion statement and for functional purposes. The ones that you really need for both function and fashion are; corsets, metal, embroidered, skinny, or thick belts. A classic corset belt works with oversized t-shirts, shirts, dresses, or even skirts! Adding metallic or rhinestone belts to monochromatic outfits is a common way to make any outfit a party outfit. And if you are up for it including belts with different materials and textures change up your outfit in seconds. They not only accentuate your waist, and make your clothes fit better but also can help you balance out the look by adjusting where you want your waistline (try placing your belt higher for an empire waistline on days when you're bloated) to start in the look.