https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 19:30:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442944 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:01:39 +0000 psychedelicate 1442944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never wear pearls unless maybe they were with spikes, as mentioned earlier in the thread. Seems like I'm in the minority </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442939 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:52:00 +0000 annagybe 1442939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/50172983322243899/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/50172983322243899/</a> </p> <p></p> <p>ETA&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/394768723559701513/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/394768723559701513/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442932 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:32:45 +0000 Echo 1442932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day Vies, those earrings are beautiful and edgy at the same time. I think I've either seen celebrities on television or in magazines wearing similar/the same ones! How do they feel to wear? I have kind of stiff earlobes (at least the earlobes are still standing at attention, even if other parts of me aren't!), so I wonder if they would show well. But the post must be curved, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442921 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:37:19 +0000 Aziraphale 1442921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marilyn -- oops, I didn't notice the knee hole in her jeans. OK, I agree, that does make the outfit a little more 'rough'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442813 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:10:09 +0000 Mellllls 1442813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear that look to work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442704 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 03:34:31 +0000 BluePlaid 1442704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love pearl studs. Always have (well, always being 7th grade), always will. I am dark complected and I think it brings out such brightness in my face. Attempt to keep every else less Tiffanys/Jackie O but sometimes I think it is fun to play that up too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442646 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 01:59:05 +0000 Deborah 1442646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, they look stunning. &nbsp;I adore the pendant. &nbsp;That is a very cool piece. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442620 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 01:01:21 +0000 Echo 1442620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, that's an amazing piece; I can't believe you made it!</p> <p>I wore the new strand today with a keshi pendant I already had. I attached two photos - one of how I wore it, and another that's probably more true to colour or appearance while being worn (fewer rosy overtones show up at a distance, and they look more smooth and round).&nbsp;</p> <p>I read about necklace extenders, and I think it might be an interesting look if I can find a silver chain to extend this and make it look like a half chain/half pearl necklace. I will have to look into that. I should think about a longer strand that I can double or tie, but I'd have to go with freshwater pearls for that.&nbsp;I prefer the look of akoyas but would likely never pay for a rope of them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442564 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:21:22 +0000 Roxanna 1442564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi echo, I've just discovered I like pearls after years of thinking them too prim and stuffy. I like them best juxtaposed against urban relaxed pieces - I wear them with dressy silk sweatshirts or dressy track pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442533 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 19:50:42 +0000 Mellllls 1442533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what about an all black outfit with a string of milky white pearls?&nbsp; the black is tough and hte pearls are a little bit of contrast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442531 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 19:46:42 +0000 Zibbets 1442531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, try them with white or another&nbsp;low contrast color. Try darker ones with a tonal top.&nbsp;I think bright white pearls with a high contrast top can easily look frumpy.</p> <p>I love pearls and wear them often. I usually wear them&nbsp;against my skin with an open neck shirt or sweater. I've noticed that when I try a longer string, they can look dated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442497 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 18:33:12 +0000 Thistle 1442497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two strands of traditional pearls. I keep them because . . . well, one strand I was going to wear with my wedding dress and then wore flowers in Hawaii instead. The second strand was a gift.</p> <p>I feel like I am already quite classic and a bit preppy, and these might push me into Mrs. Cleaver territory. Still, I can't quite part with them :)&nbsp; I figure they don't take much room, so that's okay.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442491 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 18:25:10 +0000 Marilyn 1442491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I consider to be the "tough" in the photo I posted is the destroyed denim.&nbsp; IMO it is in contrast to the more lady like lace and pearls.&nbsp; A pair of dark wash jeans would give the outfit a whole different vibe.</p> <p>Aziraphale.....I love destroyed denim but I would have to disagree that it is "normal denim".&nbsp; It's one of those things that women love or hate and many women find it to be a little too rough.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442400 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:23:52 +0000 Deborah 1442400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forgot I made this recently;). My own Chanel DIY:). Another modern pearl look:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442397 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:16:05 +0000 Dimity 1442397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear pearls fairly often. My two favourite ways to wear them at the moment is a necklace wrapped around my wrist and fastened. One of mine wraps perfectly three times and looks great that way. The other way I like to wear them currently is three different sizes of pearls (large, medium and irregular shaped, and small) all in the same length and worn together. The different sizes make it look interesting and fresh. I generally wear this with jeans and maybe a tshirt or buttoned shirt, definitely the more edgy clothes that I have (not that I'm edgy at all, but what I mean is that I try to keep the look modern and contemporary rather than Queen Mum). You could try it with your three necklaces and see if they work together. Mine are all the same colour, whereas I don't think your are. I'm always on the lookout for fresh ways to wear them because I love them so much.<br />I can buy a strand of freshwater (irregularly shaped) pearls for $4 and up, depending on size,&nbsp;and then I string them myself, so it's economical. I don't knot them on thread as is traditional, I just put them on fine wire called tiger tail. It's quick and easy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442372 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:51:35 +0000 Day Vies 1442372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love pearls real or fake. I wear them in polished silver (not that silver beads are pearls but they put one in the mind of pearls), shades of gray, traditional white, chocolate brown I have a chocolate pearl and rose gold pendant I bought on my honeymoon in Hawaii that I wear very casually. I love long ropes of pearls, short chunky statement pieces and mixing different size beads. I just love the juxtaposition of pearls with more casual pieces like plaid flannel shirts. My new favorite "pearl" earrings have the traditional sized bead in the front and a huge marble sized bead in the back. I posted a pic below. </p> <p>As far as working pearls into an UPW style that's a tough one for me simply because it doesn't mesh well with my personal style. If forced I would say that stainless or silver beads in different sizes paired with leather or some other exotic (real or faux) animal skin works for me. Alligator or eel anyone? ( I think I like that for myself!) What if the silver beads were oxidized and worn with a sour/citrus yellow with gray and black?&nbsp; I can also see a mix of chunky metal necklaces mixed with a few ropes of gray pearls with army green or a rich olive.&nbsp; I would also consider studs that have the shape and size of a pearl but maybe they aren't pearls. Consider a pearl-sized bright red bead, electric blue or neon green. (My bias for color is showing now).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442367 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:26:51 +0000 Anonymous 1442367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, I'm away from home for a few weeks and did not bring the pearls, but it is a very economic way to acquire pearls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442360 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:12:55 +0000 Echo 1442360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Joy, you know how to string your own pearls? That's a skill I'd love to have! I understand that there are sometimes gorgeous, unusual pearls at bead shows. I'd love to see pictures of them if you have any. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442356 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:07:37 +0000 Anonymous 1442356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a long string of black pearls that feel a bit edgy. I bought them at a bead show and strung them myself. They are real but large rather than dainty. I also did a sting of pearls mixed with uneven chunks of quartz which made the pearls look more earthy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls/page/2#post-1442350 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:55:07 +0000 Echo 1442350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, those are definitely edgy, and I love the alternative to a traditional strand. It is much harder to find genuine pearls in jewelry like this, but I may have to start looking!</p> <p>And Marilyn, while the look may not be edgy, I do appreciate seeing more casual, jeans looks with pearls. It is sometimes difficult for me to get over the idea that pearls are conservative or uptight and only to be worn Jackie-O style. My lifestyle is definitely more casual, so casual pearl looks are the most helpful for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1442309 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 03:29:13 +0000 Deborah 1442309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just popping back to say I am always on the lookout for "edgy" pearls. I bought these last year and they kind of fit the bill for me:)</p> <p>I also don't see the "tough" in Marilyn's pin but maybe it's my own perspective on way is "tough":) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1442305 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 03:20:43 +0000 Aziraphale 1442305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marilyn -- how is that picture tough? Am I missing something?&nbsp;I see a pretty blond woman in pearls, a demure white lace top, normal jeans,&nbsp;a conservative white handbag&nbsp;and nude high heels. :-)</p> <p>Rachy, you <i>are</i> smart. ;-)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1442265 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:47:54 +0000 Marilyn 1442265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a beautiful double strand of genuine pearls that belonged to my mom.&nbsp; After my dad died she dated a man who was a goldsmith/jeweller and he selected the pearls and strung them for her.&nbsp; I've never worn them....they just feel a bit conservative....and they are heavy.</p> <p>Found this pic on Pinterest.&nbsp; A little tough, a little lady like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1442218 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:41:43 +0000 rachylou 1442218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did I say that? I certainly think it's true. *I'm so smart.* Lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1442217 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:40:55 +0000 AM 1442217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For years I thought they were just to conservative for my taste. Then I came across a strand of baroque black/gray pearls (of varying hues). I thought to myself, "Now these are pearls I can get into." And I actually wore a triple strand of gray pearls with a large brooch attached on my wedding day. I think you just have the right pearls for you. And I think you've done that. Nice job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1442206 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:28:59 +0000 Aziraphale 1442206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own any real pearls, although I think they are lovely. I prefer black and grey ones. I do own a strand of awesome faux pearls that I inherited from my grandma -- they are a kind of caramel colour. I don't wear them that often, but once in a while I'll wear them wrapped twice around my neck so it's almost like a choker, with an outfit that's all black and very 'hard rock'. Rachylou once said that pearls with black leather is 'subversive', I think, and I remember thinking at the time that she was right. Maybe that's why it's the only way I will wear them. Otherwise they are too preppy for my style, although I do think 'preppy pearls' can&nbsp;look fabulous on others. &nbsp; </p> <p>ETA unfortunately the term 'pearl necklace' has been co-opted for something else, and now I can't read it without chuckling like a 14-year-old boy...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1442019 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:52:31 +0000 rachylou 1442019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've gone down the delicate jewelry path, and don't wear pearls so much anymore. Well, I don't wear real jewelry much anymore. But it's always good to have pearls. I like pearls with diamonds and opals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1441925 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:14:31 +0000 gryffin 1441925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love pearls.&nbsp; When I got married I told my husband there were only a few pieces of "good jewelry" I really wanted.&nbsp; Wedding/engagement rings - platinum/diamonds, diamond stud, white gold diamond watch and then pearls.&nbsp; I have a double strand necklace with a diamond and pearl clasp with matching bracelet/earrings and no matter what I dress for when I wear them I just feel fabulous.&nbsp; Pearls throw such flattering light onto the skin and since I wear a lot of black and am a bit hard edged/tailored they are a fantastic juxtaposition.&nbsp; Real or faux if you love them, I think they are a great choice!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1441922 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:47:31 +0000 frannieb 1441922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love and adore pearls and would wear a pearl necklace every single day of the week. I have 4 pearl necklaces<br />1. one 24 inch<br />2. one choker<br />3. one super long pink pearl necklace - I think it is 42 inch length it needs to be worn wrapped<br />4. I call it pearls and it is kinda my signature piece - a silver necklace that looks like pearls.<br />5. And for my anniversary which is tomorrow my DH just bought me another pearl necklace<br />Brooches, pearls and scarfs you can't have too many.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearls#post-1441914 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:41:13 +0000 Summer 1441914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, I love the pearls you have just purchased. &nbsp;I tend to like the coloured versions, and those lovely, irregular freshwater pearls that I'm seeing a lot recently. &nbsp;I have a short, single strand necklace that was a 21st birthday present, and also some&nbsp;stud earrings. &nbsp;What I would love to add would be a long, multistranded necklace&nbsp;that can be knotted; I think they can look so elegant worn with a simple dress or sweater.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>