Pearls have been slowly making a resurgence in recent years. They’ve come a long way from the “old fashioned” classic pearl necklace of years past and there are more ways than ever to make them look fresh and new. Your personal style doesn’t have to be classic or preppy, nor do you need formal occasions to wear them. The beauty of pearls is that they can be worn with anything, anywhere….just take it from Coco Chanel who popularized wearing strands of pearls on a daily basis. Do you have traditional pearl necklaces that have been passed down to you? Do you love classic styles and don’t know how to wear them without looking matronly? If you are ready to incorporate pearls into your wardrobe in a decidedly modern way, read on. Here’s how to style a pearl necklace in V cool, new ways. Plus, shop some of my favorite current pieces below!
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THE ART OF HIGH/ LOW DRESSING
Adding a pearl necklace to your everyday look is easier than ever. Just take a cue from @whatgigiwears who pairs a track jacket and jeans with different lengths of pearls for a modern way to wear pearls and a fun twist in the art of high/ low dressing. While a pearl choker or long pearl necklace are nice worn alone, they make a real style statement when worn together.
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PEARL NECKLACE STACK
Another fresh way to wear pearls with different types of outfits is to add a strand of classic pearls to a necklace stack with other chains and pendants for a chic look (a modern pearl pendant is also a great addition!). Taking basic pearl pieces and incorporating them into your everyday outfit and jewelry is a great way to mix things up and have fun.
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SINGLE STRAND
Wearing just one shorter length single strand of pearls with multiple, edgier earrings is such a modern way to incorporate pearls into your overall look. A single pearl necklace becomes less serious when worn back to different styles of pearl jewelry.
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STATEMENT PIECE
For special occasions or formal events, you can always channel Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s by wearing a statement piece with a little black dress. (Who can forget her huge choker-length pearl necklace with multiple strands?!). Statement pieces now look a little different with brands like Completed Works creating contemporary designs that are decidedly modern.
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BALANCING A PEARL NECKLACE WITH TOUGHER PIECES
Adding pearls to tougher pieces like a leather jacket is the best way to ensure they don’t look old or matronly! This look is a lesson on how to wear a long pearl necklace or stack a double strand of pearls. For a modern pearl look, take multiple sizes or lengths and mix them in different ways to create your own unique style. Wearing other pearl pieces like a pair of pearl earrings, a delicate pearl bracelet or a pearl ring also balances the hard and soft look in a cool, modern way.
Here’s a style guide on other ways to wear pearls in cool, modern ways.
