Marie-Hélène Proulx - Personal stylist
Match your jewelry to your body shape!
Written by Carrefour Rimouski | December 5, 2023
The choice of jewelry depends on taste and style, and is often matched to the outfit of the day.
On the other hand, have you thought about adapting them to the shape of your face, your silhouette and your colorimetry? When chosen wisely, jewelry becomes an ally that will enhance all your looks and brighten your complexion!
Here are some simple tips to help you see more clearly!
Tip #1 – Think the opposite: the key to success!
We will favor jewelry with a different shape from that of our face to advantage it. For example, we will reduce the roundness of the face with a longer (dangling) earring or one with a geometric shape.
On the contrary, an angular face will be enhanced by more rounded rings and earrings. If you have a very narrow face, avoid bulky jewelry, which will make your face appear even smaller.
TIP #2 – BALANCE YOUR SILHOUETTE
In the same way as clothing, jewelry can enhance your figure by balancing it.
For example, to enhance the A figure (with shoulders narrower than hips), the emphasis is on the upper body with short or medium-length necklaces.
In the case of the V-silhouette (with shoulders wider than hips), a long necklace is best to reduce the square appearance of the shoulders and draw attention to the lower body. I therefore advise you to avoid chokers.
It is also suggested that you choose your accessories & jewelry according to your size. Taller, curvier women will look better in more voluminous jewelry, while petite women will look better in more minimalist jewelry.
For example, on a thin wrist, small chains are more flattering, and on a wider wrist, a cuff bracelet will look magnificent. The same goes for watches and rings! Large rings on short fingers will look less attractive than a selection of small, minimalist rings, which will have the effect of lengthening the fingers. Similarly, a very small watch face will be lost on a larger wrist.
Tip #3 – Know your colorimetry and master the art of layering!
Cool complexions will be enhanced by silver and white gold jewelry, while warm complexions will shine with gold and copper finishes!
But don’t be afraid to mix the two metals, it’s very harmonious! Contrary to popular belief, it is not a style faux pas to do so. Dare to layer necklaces of different lengths and discreet and matching charms, vary the styles, formats and metals, and deconstruct your “kits”!
In conclusion, these suggestions aim to enhance your morphology, but the BASIC rule is to wear jewelry that reflects your personality and suits your style, preferences and values.
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