Poll Post: Statement Accessories and Three Bangin' Ways to Wear 'Em!

Alas, another late Poll Post. Before we continue, please accept my sincere apologies.

This week, I'd originally planned to highlight one statement accessory. However, your apparent love for them changed those plans. 

1) Necklaces

I like to play it safe when it comes to statement necklaces because I don't have that many and they don't always go with my style. Whatever your favorite look is-- neon, natural stone, or crystal-- your best bet is to wear a necklace with just that in it. Let me explain.

Pretty Highlighter Yellow Necklace, $14, lulus.com

This necklace has three focal points: gold, neon, and diamond (above the neon triangles). I'd pair this with a leather skirt, white tee and black ankle boots, but for an outfit with more detail in the clothes, the necklace has to be toned down to avoid clashing. Say I wanted to wear a vertically striped chiffon button-down instead of a plain white tee. If I wore a simple chunky gold chain, neon triangle, or diamond statement necklace, there would be no clashing to worry about.

If you feel confident rocking all the trends in one piece, go for it! I'm giving advice based on my style and experience.

Another important thing to know about statement necklaces: where to buy them!

• J. Crew These are shiny and pretty and preppy, great for semi-dressy to formal outfits. You could rock these to school, on the streets, to work, and maybe even out at night, with the right outfit. 
• Free People This store's necklace collection is great because they range in style from super boho to casual to even J.-Crew-like. I personally would buy a boho one since they're so for them and, as you probably know by now, I'm really into boho-inspired style.
• Anthropologie This brand is very similar to Free People, but geared toward middle-aged women as well as younger people. What I mean by that is that there aren't too many frayed hems or floor-grazing cardigans. Also, their necklaces are slighty more polished than FP's. You can get necklaces here for nearly every occasion; they all just have a hippie/boho vibe.
• BP at Nordstrom The junior's section at Nordstrom is great for trendy teens. There's a great variety of necklaces and a lot of them can be dressed up or down. 
• Forever 21 This place is the trend capital of the fast-fashion world. Their pieces are just like BP's, but cheaper. And there's a wider selection!

These are just a few stores I could think of off the top of my head. There are tons more to check out.

Now let's see my pick.

Nocturne 'Tonya' Statement Necklace, $285, calypsostbarth.com

I really like this necklace because it's neutral but so intricate. It definitely commands attention; I'd make it the center of my outfit.

Clockwise from top left:
Nocturne 'Tonya' Statement Necklace, $285, calypsostbarth.com
Club Monaco 'Geraldine' Silk Charmeuse Dress, $349, clubmonaco.com
Rebecca Taylor Sleek Bootie, $395, rebeccataylor.com

2) Earrings

Statement earrings come in all different shapes and sizes. There are studs and dangling earrings, stone and enamel. Any material can be in a statement earring; the shape and size are what determine whether it's a statement piece or not. Here are my rules.

Studs Big studs are usually the way to go for a statement unless they're made of a super-shiny or attention-grabbing material (ex: holographic/prism). Studs are my favorite!
Dangling These make the best statement when they aren't too big/long (Limit: 3-4 inches! No shoulder grazers!). Let the punch be in the material and color of the earrings, not the length. 

Dannijo 'Lovisa' Earrings, $395, shopbop.com

This colorful pair would look great with a colorblocked outfit. The sparkling crystals add extra drama.

Clockwise from top left:
Ivanka Trump 'Natalie' Suede Pumps, $130, lordandtaylor.com
J. Crew Silk Cami, $59.50, jcrew.com
Roksanda Ilincic 'Bramall' Two-Tone Wool-Crepe Skirt, $910, netaporter.com
Dannijo 'Lovisa' Earrings, $395, shopbop.com

3) Belt

Statement belts are most commonly worn around the waist, cinching a dress, sweater, top, or layers. They can be narrow or wide, colorful or understated. Most people think statement belts can't be narrow, but if they're bright or otherwise bold, they sure can! 

My main tip: If you want a really eye-catching belt (e.g.: brightly colored patent leather), wear a skinny belt. Wide belts will look overwhelming since there's so much space with so much detail. 

For wide belts, stick with colors other than blinding brights and neons. Other than that, go crazy!

Oscar de la Renta Faille Enamel Buckle Belt, $590, neimanmarcus.com

This belt is very formal, but can also dress up casual-chic pieces like in the outfit below. 

Clockwise from left:
T by Alexander Wang White Classic Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $90, ssense.com
Rare Disco Skirt, $25.31 (on sale), asos.com
Windsor Black Strap Heels, $26.90, windsorstore.com
Oscar de la Renta Faille Enamel Buckle Belt, $590, neimanmarcus.com

Overall, statement accessories, especially the three we just saw, are a lot of fun. You can wear them everywhere and they're super easy to style. What statement accessory is your favorite? Comment and email me at leatherandrouge@gmail.com.