How To Wear Choker Necklaces

Choker necklaces were meant to be worn tight against the throat and can be seen adorning women as far back as mediaeval times. Many people find these necklaces uncomfortable and like to wear a looser necklace, but they can be very attractive with the right outfit and neck structure.

Traditionally, choker necklaces were only worn by young women, but today women are aging so much more gracefully and there are less restrictions on what older women "should" dress like that chokers are fun for all ages. They can enhance many kinds of outfits and look great will all lengths of hair from very short to very long and especially enhance your looks when the hair is worn up off the neck.

Choker necklaces can hide some flaws and enhance others. If you wear a wider choker, it can mask loose skin or wrinkling around the neck. It can also make the neck appear longer, however pay close attention to make sure the width of the choker is appropriate for your length of neck as a choker that is too wide can make your neck appear shorter! You might want to stay away from chokers if you have double chins as you should stick to a longer necklace that will draw the eyes away from the chin.

Choker necklaces can enhance any style clothing but look particularly well with off the shoulder styles and boat neck styles, although they can make a smashing addition to a V neck cocktail dress outfit too! When wearing this style of necklace, it is best to accompany it with matching earrings since the necklace is worn so close to the ears. It doesn't have to be an exact match, but a pair of earrings with the same stones or complimentary colors will work good. You don't want anything that clashes as the pieces of jewelry are worn so close together.

Choker necklaces come in many forms. The most popular is the pearl necklace of several strands (or even 1 simple strand) that sits right on the neck. Of course, there are diamond and rhinestone chokers often seen at glamorous parties and chokers are a favorite for brides, especially in diamonds and pearls. Ribbon chokers are popular today - a simple ribbon that sits tight on the neck and has a pendant hanging from it or an initial plaque in the center. Today, they can be made from most anything and there are many innovative and intriguing ways that artisans use to create unique and unusual necklaces.

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