How to layer necklaces - YouLookFab Forum

Hi all

I mentioned this video a couple of times in my posts and Inge linked to it on Link Love but I thought I would post it again for those who might have missed it.

I found it quite inspirational and used it to guide my Etsy necklace purchases for project dark romance.

My main takeaway was that I wanted an opera length chain to anchor my looks. I ended up getting one in gold and one in silver. Opera length is about 45 inches for me but I am long in the torso. Others might prefer a little shorter.

I then took special care when purchasing other necklaces to make sure that they were a little shorter than my anchor chain (or could be adjusted so that they were shorter). No more buying a chain just because I liked the look of it - length is important!

I also took care (to the extent that I could, using Etsy) to try and match the level of refinement of my anchor chain. That is, I asked the Etsy seller specific questions about how big the pearls or beads were, and the chain links, to make sure pieces blended well together.

It also has some good tips on how to wear brooches.

Here is the video. It goes for about 12 minutes:

http://www.susanjanejewels.com.....ng-pearls/

By coincidence, the stylist who made this video has an Etsy shop and I ended up purchasing one of the necklaces that she uses in the video. How cool is that

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Suz

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OH, thank you, Brooklyn -- this will be hugely helpful to me. I feel at sea with necklaces but would like to learn and really adore the way you use them. I feel as if I have figured out rings, bracelets, earrings for myself but necklaces remain mysterious yet appealing.

Elizabeth P

Thanks Brooklyn. I love the look of layered necklaces. But like most things fashion, it takes effort to look effortless.... so tips and techniques are appreciated!

rachylou

Oh, now that’s interesting: someone has broken down necklace layering to a science. Now I feel I have to work on my own theory of jewelry. I have sorta just relied on the old Disney model... small discreet gold button earrings...

Joy

Thank you, Brooklyn. This will be helpful as I like to layer necklaces but am just feeling my way.

jussie

Thanks for this, it’s fantastic.

Gigi

I enjoyed the video. I love the idea of adding brooches to the layered necklaces. I liked the Breakfast at Tiffany's re-creation.

Brooklyn

Oh, I am glad people like it.

I love it when she says "I've used 6 (?) necklaces here and I don't think it's too much". I nodded in agreement because I thought it looked fantastic!

So far the highest I've got is 5 necklaces. I expect Joy to beat that.

Amy Isabella

FANTASTIC - just watched this, it's super helpful. Thank you

Gail

Thank you for this, I just watched it and am heading upstairs to see what I have !

Staysfit

I watched the video when you first posted it. I loved it, particularly the way she adds brooches. I heave found myself thinking about wanting to do something similar but not having the right brooch. I have layered my gold chain necklaces before, but they are all fairly fine, thin and much shorter than any she shows. I would love to see you model your layered necklace look.

ETA: I just saw the pics of your layered necklaces in your layers post.....sorry! They look great!

No worries SF. I don’t wear fine necklaces much, but I like her idea of incorporating them as a very top (shorter) layer over longer, chunkier pieces.

I have experimented with clipping my brooches to necklaces but haven’t come up with anything that I am wild about yet. But I like the idea. I think it helps if you have brooches that form a cohesive set.

Anonymous

What a valuable tool. Thank you so much.

Mirjana

Thanks Brooklyn, it is fantastic video, very, very useful for me, as I like necklaces and will try with brooch.

Runcarla

What a great video!

Katerina

Thank you Brooklyn! Very useful. Especially love the double brooches on the necklace - can't wait to try.

Sara L.

Thanks for this! I think my problem is that I keep trying to layer with what I already own and they aren't quite right. I need to purchase one or two that add to what I have and make a complete set.

The Cat

Thank you so much for the link, Brooklyn. I don't have time to see the video right now, but will save your post as a favourite so that I can study it later.

I love your use of necklaces and view them as key items in your very inspirational outfits. You have a gorgeous style.

Mainelady

This is a wonderful video, thank you! I have been layering my necklaces and I have a few brooches, but I haven’t worn them together. I can’t wait to give this a try!

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