How to Wear Layered Necklaces – CULT OF SUN
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It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with layering necklaces. If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you’ll know I’ve already covered layered necklaces in-depth, but I thought it was time to take a fresh look at the trend. With the jewelry trend going mainstream, our favorite influencers and celebrities are shifting their focus to mixing and matching different elements to give their layered necklace set added dimension. 

Layering necklaces is the perfect way to lower the cost-per-wear of your accessories, whether you’re mixing a chunky pearl necklace with a gold chain or juxtaposing different trends. Having fun with your necklaces and creating unique sets adds a little of your personality to any outfit.

In this post, I’m inviting you to steal three of my favorite combinations to give you inspiration for how to wear your layered necklaces.

Chunky Oversized Gold Chains

When it comes to gold chains, I live by a simple philosophy: the chunkier, the better! I always reach for oversized gold chains on those days when I’m keeping my clothes more lowkey, but still want something to make my outfit ‘pop’. This layered necklace hack is the easiest way to instantly elevate an outfit.  

I’ll sometimes bring my Lovina Necklace Set in my bag if I’m heading straight from the office for a night out. It’s the perfect statement trio, complete with feminine pearls, that you can wear with anything from a white tank top to a matching pantsuit or a leopard print slip dress.

layered gold chains and pearl necklaces

Lovina Necklace Set

model wearing a white tank top with layered gold chains and pearl necklaces

Lovina Necklace Set

Reimagining Baroque Pearls

When you’re experimenting with layered necklaces, it’s easy to feel intimidated by baroque pearls. If you want to layer necklaces like a fashion girl, you need to start incorporating pearls into your stack. 

Trust me, these aren’t your grandma’s pearls! Baroque pearls are my go-to as they have a luxe feel without a crazy price tag and add texture to a stack of gold chains and pendants. If you want to give your layered necklace set some added dimension, then choose baroque pearls in irregular shapes or pick up the Dreamland Necklace Set.

model wearing an open white shirt with layered gold and pearl necklaces

Dreamland Necklace Set

model wearing an open white shirt with layered gold and pearl necklaces

Dreamland Necklace Set

model wearing an open white shirt with layered pearl and gold necklaces

Dreamland Necklace Set

Channel Your Inner Beach Babe

Going to the beach doesn’t mean you have to leave your fashion ‘A’ game at home. Having waterproof jewelry in your rotation makes it easy to wear your favorite layered necklaces wherever you go. 

As someone who loves the beach aesthetic, I always like to add a whimsical touch to my favourite Karma Necklace Set by adding a Shell Pendant for a playful twist. A shell necklace will make your layered necklaces look vacation-ready and will work with any bikini or swimsuit.

shell necklace gold layered with pearl necklace

Karma Necklace Set + Shell Pendant

model on beach wearing layered pearl necklace and shell pendant

Karma Necklace Set + Shell Pendant

model on a beach wearing layered pearl necklaces with a shell pendant

Karma Necklace Set + Shell Pendant

A layered necklace set is the ultimate staple for any jewelry box. Whether you want to wear pearls the modern way or love chunky gold chains, this trend is easy to make your own by mixing and matching your signature metals. Looking for more layered necklace ideas? Scroll through the blog for in-depth style guides. 

Want to learn more about the latest jewelry trends and styling? Check out these posts:

How to style statement earrings

Biggest summer trend: shell necklace

Beach-to-bar: best waterproof jewelry to buy for summer

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