https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tidying-jewelry-should-any-clip-ons-make-the-cut Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:47:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tidying-jewelry-should-any-clip-ons-make-the-cut#post-1448788 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:11:54 +0000 unfrumped 1448788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, interesting approaches.<br /> None are super sentimental. More that some I selected as being the closest I had found to not looking so clip-like, so , not as long to find again . I've tossed over half my collection is a types, and maybe even now there are on me 3-4 pairs I like the best.<br /> I'm in this odd zone in my editing, of sometimes only needing to whittle down numbers and meh items, vs. Clearing more radically to be open to a new phase, leaving the past behind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tidying-jewelry-should-any-clip-ons-make-the-cut#post-1448730 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:50:32 +0000 tulle 1448730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Unfrumped.&nbsp; Another unpierced one here.&nbsp; I've been looking at my earrings recently, too, keeping in mind Angie's observation (for all earrings) that bold dangles and small stud-type earrings still look current, but medium-sized shapes, especially clips, tend to look frumpy.&nbsp; It's not difficult to toss the costume jewelry blob or button clip-ons, but what about better jewelry and vintage or signed pieces?&nbsp; For me, this includes some beautiful Mexican silver clip- &amp; screw-back designer-marked earrings from the 1940s.&nbsp; I will not get rid of these, because they are either classic enough (plain silver hoops) or unique enough (bold wrought-silver orchids) to stand apart from trends. I also have some of my mother's quality 1950s costume pieces--rhinestone starburst clips, etc.&nbsp; These I find work quite well with today's oversize tops and narrow pants, that mid-century Mad Men look.&nbsp; I've also clipped favorite sparkly earrings through the buttonholes of preppy shirt collars to tweak the boyish look.&nbsp; All that said, I do find myself wearing earrings--jewelry in general, really--less and less these days.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tidying-jewelry-should-any-clip-ons-make-the-cut#post-1448704 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:47:00 +0000 Anonymous 1448704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they are sentimental or something you really like but don't feel that you want to wear as clip ons, how about making/ having made a statement necklace using them? You might try just clipping one or more on a chain or leather cord to get the idea of what it might look like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tidying-jewelry-should-any-clip-ons-make-the-cut#post-1448694 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:33:29 +0000 Anonymous 1448694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Unfrumped. &nbsp;I wear earrings because they are part of my signature style. &nbsp;I have pierced ears though and once I insert the earrings I am oblivious to it. &nbsp;How do your clip-ons feel to you? &nbsp;Are they comfortable? &nbsp;Do you like them? &nbsp;I was say keep them and see if you wear them. &nbsp;If you don't then you can donate them later. &nbsp;I frequently put a date on items like this. &nbsp;For example, if I don't wear these earrings by December 2015, I will donate them. &nbsp;That gives you ten months to assess and you know that in December you will have to make a decision. &nbsp;I hope this helps.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tidying-jewelry-should-any-clip-ons-make-the-cut#post-1448686 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:21:57 +0000 unfrumped 1448686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Iisap, no pierced ears. I meant I have some in which the clip concept is less obvious, such as part of a circle style , or magnetic, and also they don't look button-y.<br /> There was an interesting thread on earrings recently but I wasn't sure if it dealt with only pierced styles vs. the fraught clip- on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tidying-jewelry-should-any-clip-ons-make-the-cut#post-1448664 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:42:23 +0000 Anonymous 1448664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying to understand what you've written here and am a little confused - do you have pierced ears? &nbsp;(you mention hoops and dangles) If so, why bother with clip-on earrings? &nbsp;Button style clip-ons are pretty dated, unless they are a special, dressy, vintage-y looking earring . &nbsp;I think unless they are really valuable and contain real stones, I'd move on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tidying-jewelry-should-any-clip-ons-make-the-cut#post-1448651 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:26:55 +0000 unfrumped 1448651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was able to separate out most of my collection as not being close to.my style and needs without regArd to the underlying issue of clip-on status.<br /> My final dilemma is that later on I got some that were less obviously ( in my mind, ha!) and less button style, maybe a small dangle or hoop. With short hair hand long neck, earrings can be a good look for smart casual or fun.<br /> Here's the rub- I don't hAve much the-heck-with - you confidence in this. If clip-ons of any type send a total frump message,I would feel dumb. Funny how I do not have that issue with things like wearing hose when others won't.<br /> So I haven't decided whether to just close that chapter or whether selected ones along with modern outfits could be part of myself style.<br /> (At one time I thought I would have fun with vintage costume jewelry, but now I think my age precludes any irony there!)<br /> These don't take up much room , so holding zone works , and wear some in next month or so and see how I feel, but I don't TRUST that, really.<br /> Sorry to be such a sheep, but would be interested in advice here. </p>