Picking the Perfect Necklace Length that Suits Your Style

Picking the Perfect Necklace Length that Suits Your Style

Necklaces can make or break your look. This is why choosing the right necklace length is a handy trick you should learn to complete your outfit. With that in mind, here are things to consider when choosing a length.

Neck Size

Let's start with your neck. It might be silly and unnecessary at first, but taking the time to measure your neck can make all the difference when shopping for a new necklace. Here are some of the tips that can help you:

1. For people with long necks, you can take comfort that you can wear almost anything. With all these styles, it can be confusing. You can rock a choker for that 'swan neck' effect, showcasing your features elegantly. 

2. A necklace of 20- to 24-inches long can elongate the body frame of people with short necks and make their appearance more seamless. 

To help you visualize what a necklace length usually looks like when worn, here's a handy guide:

LENGTH

STYLE 

APPEARANCE

14 inches

Collar

Tightly around the neck

16 inches

Choker

Tightly against the base of the throat

18 inches

Princess

Best worn on the collarbone

20 to 24 inches

Matinee

Fall just below the collarbone

28 to 34 inches

Opera

Hang below the breast area 

36 to 45 inches

Rope

Sit on the center of the bust or hang close to the navel

Height

This is why height is also an important factor when choosing a necklace. For one,  28 to 34 inches can overwhelm a person with a 5'4 below height as this necklace length usually falls below the breast area. 

Here's a quick guide that you can consult: 

HEIGHT 

NECKLACE HEIGHT

REASON

5'4” or below

16”-18” length, 20”-24” length 

This will elongate your frame. 

5'4” to 5'7''

Any necklace length

As all length can be flattering to your height, it is best to try the pieces to see what looks good. 

5'7'' to up

Longer necklaces like a 36-inch to 45 inches

This will balance your torso. 

The Neckline of Clothing

You should take a look in your closet as well. Knowing what necklines you can work with will help you decide what necklace to buy. Here's a quick guide you can refer to: 

TYPE OF NECKLINE

TYPE OF NECKLACES

Scoop

Short necklaces with pendants 

Strapless

Choker 

Square 

Angular pendants 

Turtlenecks

Long chains with pendants, mid-length necklaces

V-neck 

Fashion necklaces with pendants 

Collar

Choker 

Sweetheart

Fashion necklaces with pendants, curved beads 

OVER TO YOU!

If possible, try on first the necklace you're eyeing before purchasing. See if it fits and if this defies all these tips, then so be it. Hey, when you know, you know.

  • December 21, 2019
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