Bling it on!
One of the major questions we get asked a lot when it comes to fashion is, ‘Is jewellery really a man’s thing’? If you are one of those who say no, we are here to change your mind. There are loads of ways one can get decked up, but today we shall focus on necklaces.
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No, we aren’t saying that you don’t know what a necklace is, it’s pretty obvious that you guys know (you do right?). Necklaces for men are a lot more than just dog tags and skull chains, as they have evolved with time and how. Here are a few queries you need to find answers to before you commit to wearing one…
1. What’s the general vibe you’re going for?
Every piece of jewellery has a story to tell. Wear your neckpiece in accordance with where you are heading. Wanna go bold or subtle, you choose.
2. What are you wearing it with?
Don’t go about mis-matching your jewellery and clothes. Will you be wearing a tee or a shirt? Necklines are important too, people. You have to wear clothes that showcase your necklace the best.
3. What length should you choose?
Are we going long or short on the chain length? Know your chokers from chains and you are all set to look your fashionable best.
You know the ‘whats’, now, onto the ‘hows’. If you are a newbie and don’t know where to begin—fret not, we got you covered! You can get overwhelmed at first, but once you know how good you look wearing them, there is no turning back.
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One of the most common go-to necklaces for a man is undoubtedly a silver chain. When you are confused about what to pair with your garment choose silver. An ideal combination for black tees and open buttoned white shirts, silver chains are a must-have in your trinket box. You can also wear chunky silver chains and not look like The Rock on most days. Wear it right and you will slay the silver chain like F1 racer Lewis Hamilton. To make a statement, match a full black suit and a black shirt, with a few buttons open and pair a silver chain with it. If it doesn’t make you look formidable like a leader of a clan, we don’t know what will!
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We aren’t telling you to get decked in gold like some archaic brides, and we are also not talking about wearing gold chains like Bappi Lahiri (if that’s your vibe go ahead). Gold chains are often misinterpreted as gaudy and too OTT, but we beg to differ. Wearing the right shade of gold makes all the difference, and also, what you wear it with. Go for a subtle gold necklace when you are starting out on this journey of accessorising. You could also wear it with a pendant like actor Rohit Saraf for an effortless addition to your casual look!
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The key to acing the necklace game is layering. No one does it better than singer Bruno Mars hands down. Layering on a close neck tee and shirts are a great way of showcasing the staggering lengths. You can have two or more layers of necklaces depending on how comfortable you are. Start with a choker and build up your stack. If in doubt, have a look at the way Sabyasachi does it! His layering skills for jewels on men are on point. You could also choose to wear multiple same length necklaces of different types if you are confident enough to carry them.
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Throw out the rulebook that tells you to wear one metal or one type of necklace at a time. This old-school thought is no longer applicable. Mix silver with gold. Add beaded necklaces to your metal chains like singer Drake and watch heads turn. Opt for neutral colours when wearing mix and match necklaces.
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Yup, you heard it right! Pearls aren’t only meant to be worn by grandmas or aunts. Choose the size of your pearls and length before deciding to wear it with your outfit. Pearls are so versatile that you can wear them with something printed like actor Ranveer Singh or wear it like a choker with a suit like rapper Travis Scott.
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but they also happen to look darn good on men. If you are ready to experiment, wear some bling with your clothes. You can go dainty with a tiny diamond necklace or all out with multicoloured stones to create an elevated look. Pair your bejewelled necklace with a shirt and if you like going street style, pair it with a jersey or tee. Have a look at singer Pharrel Williams killing it with his jewels.
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Change your fashion game with one necklace at a time!
[Image Credit: Hardik Pandya]
Shraddha Shetty