Show off Your Earrings Flawlessly with These Styling Tips

Earrings may seem like the smallest aspect of any outfit you curate. Earrings are not always tiny and dainty and may be big and bold or somewhere in the middle! However, these little accessories from humble beginnings have made their way into becoming a staple that could make or break your look.

You need to constantly show off your earrings to look your best! On some days, you may not want your earrings to fade into the background, and sometimes you wouldn’t want them overpowering your look. From simply classic hoops to statement droppers, here are styling tips to show off your earrings flawlessly.

Understand Your Earrings

There are so many earrings out there, with lots more being discovered. Now, personal style varies, but there are a few basic styles that you may run into or even have in your collection. The basic types of earrings, some of which you can find at Veils Jewelry, include:

• Stud earrings
• Hoop earrings
• Drops
• Dangles
• Chandelier earrings
• Teardrop earrings
• Ear cuffs
• Bajoran earrings
• Barbell earrings

Mix Things Up

Fashion is constantly changing. A while ago, mixing different colors of metals was a grave fashion sin, but now, we say mix it up! There’s no need to stick to all silver jewelry or gold when you could stylishly mix and match to curate the cutest looks! When done tastefully, experimenting with metals is a great way to style earrings and make the most of your look. 

Accessorize for The Occasion

It's a little too easy to throw on any pair of earrings you find and go about your day. When styling your earrings, it's essential to pick them according to the occasion. Are you headed to work? Go the simple route with a pair of studs. A fancy date night? Spice things up with something that swishes and sways - dangle or chandelier earrings. Ensure that your earrings are always suited to the occasion and look just right.

Use Earrings to Play Up Your Features

Many people might not know this, but your accessories play a huge role in highlighting your features. Get acquainted with your face shape and what works for it. Anything that sparkles or glimmers, regardless of what metal it's made of, would illuminate your face and make your features pop. Diamond-shaped and heart-shaped faces (shapes with wider cheekbones) fare best with balancing, long earrings that emphasize the vertical. 

Compact earring styles like studs or climbers for longer-shaped faces help draw the eye horizontal instead. You can highlight your eyes with compact earrings centered on your ears, such as studs. A longer earring style like a dropping earring or chandelier will flatter your jawline and cheekbones.

Don’t Be Scared To Layer

If you're a bit unconventional and love to mix things up, layering can be a great way to style your earrings. Give it a go by layering from smallest to largest for a more symmetrical look, and like we already stated, don't be afraid to mix up metals. If you have multiple piercings, don't hesitate to try a combination of earrings.

Compliment Your Clothing

Some of us wear the same simple studs every day until an event comes up. On the other hand, some of us treat earrings like outfits - changing them every day. Either is fine, but do you know what works best? Using earrings that compliment your clothing. 

Whether you've decided to pick an everyday statement piece or want to wear a specific piece for an outing, ensure that your earrings match what you'll be wearing. This gives your whole look some cohesion and keeps you looking stylish and put together.

Pick a Focal Point

Sometimes we wear earrings and necklaces. Other times, we wear either and, in some cases, neither! No matter what you're doing with your fashion jewelry situation, ensure that you pick a focal point if you intend to wear pieces that catch the eye and match your earrings. 

Styling earrings can be tricky when you don't know where to start. If your earrings are the outgoing, attention-drawing type, skip the necklace bit and vice versa. Decide the focal point, and make sure your other pieces don't subtract from it. With these tips, you're well on your way to becoming a self-taught fashionista!