How to wear jewelry so that it does not look “cheap”: the opinion of a Moda stylist

Now we wear jewelry more often than jewelry, and this has not bothered anyone for a long time. The prejudices that only very young girls can afford base metals and stones and after a while they will have to switch to “heavy jewelry” to match their status are dispelled. No, non-jewelry and precious metal alloys can look amazing too – the question is how to find and wear them.

So today let’s talk about how to choose and style jewelry to look “expensive”. A guide with tips compiled for you by Alexandra Badova, a professional stylist.

So…

First of all, I recommend taking the jewelry in your hands and asking yourself an honest question: “How does it look?”. If you feel that a ring, bracelet or necklace is unattractive or somehow repulsive to you, put it away and don’t wear it. Too shiny and light jewelry, stones of unnaturally bright colors, ridiculous children’s patterns should alert you.

Do not wear rings and bracelets that squeeze your fingers and wrists. Fingers start to look like sausages and blood circulation is really impaired. No aesthetics, no pleasure. It’s ugly and unhealthy!

Do not mix jewelry of too many different styles and textures in the set, for example, combine plastic bracelets and a pendant with feathers, pearl earrings and wooden beads. It shows an explosive mixture of colors and styles, which is difficult to “digest”. It usually looks pretty weird, not chic.

If you hear the sound of bracelets, chains ringing, earrings rustling when you move – know that others will hear it too. No need to wear everything at once! This inevitably reduces the visual value of the kit. According to the golden stylistic rule, I recommend wearing 3 jewels in one set. If you really want, you can add one more, but not more.

Remember, mixing thin and small with fat and big always results in a fashion fail. Therefore, you should not hang a large pendant on a thin short chain, attach a massive metal brooch to a thin dress, try to hold heavy earrings in small earlobes, etc. When choosing jewelry, remember the principle of similarity: big with big, small with small.

I teach my students the following formula: we complement one accent (size or color) decoration with several products in a calmer row and in a smaller size. So add a small bracelet and a couple of rings to the big accent earrings. The main decoration sets the tone for the whole set, so choose it with love and care – see point 1.

Any conflict between jewelry and clothing immediately reduces the cost of the image. Accessories should complement the outfit, not argue with it. So add simple, calm jewelry to brightly colored outfits, and you can pick up something more interesting in shape with minimalist things.

Check that chains, necklaces do not “fall” over the neckline. Honestly, don’t wear evening accessories with casual clothes: anything too shiny looks vulgar during the day. In the evening, minimalist jewelry turns into something indescribable – including pom poms.

Many girls do not wear rings – and in vain. Those around you most often pay attention to your hands! A thin nondescript ring will not add style or visual “weight” to you.

My recommendation for a stylish and expensive look, choose your ring that will become your stylistic element. Experiment with shape, color, insert. It can be an amulet symbol to support you, or it can be a powerful natural gemstone for protection. The main thing is that you like it 100% because you will wear it all the time.