Statement Earrings Are the New Wear-with-Everything Wardrobe Must
Because you needed that extra 29 minutes of sleep this morning, it’s definitely a day for your go-to T-shirt and jeans. Ahhh, yes but you do have that parent-teacher conference, and you need to make a good impression. The solution? A gorgeous pair of statement earrings. Yep, they’re back. And they’re the solution to all of your styling problems.
Oh, and a little tip if you’re scared of the weight of heavier earrings—these transparent support stickers give you all-day comfort). Now go forth and get all statement-y.
Match Summer Stripes with Round Drops
Sometimes more is more. A string of globe-shaped drops in silk or shimmering beadwork can add pizzazz to a preppy look and really anchor the outfit.
Get the look: Kenneth Jay Lane ($95); Sachin and Babi ($250); Rebecca de Ravenel ($295)
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Add an Unexpected Pop of Color to a Solid Look
Buy a pair of major earrings in a color you don’t usually wear, then wear them with your most basic wardrobe essentials. Suddenly, you’re all edgy and fashion-y.
Get the look: Loren Hope ($78); Misa ($108); Oscar de la Renta ($475)
Pair Some Tassels with a Flowy Summer Dress
These beaded tassels have a little stone, a little metal and a lot of swing. And you know what? Sometimes more is more. And since we’re all about that flow, we can’t get enough of this look.
Get the look: Bauble Bar ($36); Kendra Scott ($125); Lizzie Fortunato ($195)
Go Sculptural with a Loose Sweater and TopKnot
You don’t go in for anything that’s too flashy or ornamented, so the new crop of graphic wooden and metal earrings in free-form shapes is going to work with your go-to casual pullover.
Get the look: Madewell ($34); Elizabeth and James ($110); Annie Costello Brown ($239)
Wear Chunky Metallic Hoops with a Muted Color Palette
These are not your mother’s hoop earrings: Today’s trending look is longer, metal and more dramatic than in years past. Pair them with your Millennial Pink dress and you’re basically a fashion blogger.
Get the look: Forever21 ($6); Alexis Bittar ($195); Marni ($570)
Pair Crystal Chandeliers With Your Army Jacket
Opposites attract: Sparkly, swinging earrings transform your rugged, knock-around army jacket into a thought-out look.
Get the look: J. Crew ($65); Kate Spade ($98); Dannijo ($320)