How To Match Your Jewelry To Your Body Structure

Necklace by Jonesie

Necklace by Jonesie

When I was younger, any jewelry I thought of purchasing had to be owned by at least a dozen of my peers. I figured that if the group wears it, it must be fashionable. I never thought to stop and think that even the most exquisite of craftsmanship on jewelry could make me look like a fish out of water. Wearing the wrong type and color of accessories can make you look old and dull, as was in my case. Taking jewelry making for begginers class was not an option at that time. Here are a few simple steps that you could follow to enhance your natural beauty and make heads turn whatever the occasion.

Step One – Determine your body type:

Rings by Jonesie

Rings by Jonesie

I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed but jewelry usually has a huge impact on your body frame and size. Slimming down your shape, drawing attention to your best features is possible by wearing the right jewelry. To accentuate your best features, the rule of thumb to follow is to choose jewelry with details and that which is in light but bold colors. For example, a dainty necklace will make a voluptuous woman look bigger in comparison and a petite woman wearing a wide, chunky necklace will make her look fragile and weak.

Some of the recommended jewelry according to body frames is:

1. Plus Size Women – Wear dainty jewelry in groups to give the effect of cascades. Thin, large hoop earrings and strong, many times oversized accessories such as bangles, cocktail rings etc bring out the best in your frame. Don’t feel shy to use large, bold beads and wider wrist watches.

2. Petite and Shorter Women – Too many accessories will overwhelm your figure. Wear dainty and ultrafine chains. Stacked, thin bangles look good on you. Stick to accessorizing only one focal part (say neck) and leave it there. Choose watches of similar proportion to your wrist size.

To bring out your best features try these steps:

1. Full Bust –  Necklaces that fall at the base of your throat to mid-chest should be picked. The focal part, if using a pendant should be right above your breasts.

2. Full Necks –  You can slim down your neck with long earrings. You should avoid anything that creates a horizontal line at your neck.

Retain your personal style and taste in any jewelry you make after attending jewelry making for beginners class or buy, but remember you are beautiful and to own/make jewelry that brings out the best in you – there’s nothing like it!