Lockdown 2.0 is starting to feel all the more familiar. The faint smell of banana bread lingers through the air, our Zoom accounts have been reactivated and our work-from-home jogging bottoms are back in rotation. After experiencing a glimpse of normality over Autumn time, we refuse to revert to our old ways. Re-discovering our closets after the first Lockdown was a joyous occasion but just because we are putting away our fancier going-out clothes for the next few weeks, doesn’t mean we have to compromise on everything. No more refusing to put our cameras on during work meetings or cringing when we see our reflection in the tiny box at the bottom of the laptop screen.

This time around, experimenting with jewellery is a quick and easy way to feel a little more put together without needing to rock a cocktail dress in the living-room. Here is your easy guide to styling necklaces in Lockdown #2 which will convince friends and co-workers alike that you have your stuff together this month. (Spoiler: none of us do.)

Start Simple

Sometimes the simplest pieces are the most powerful.

Initially, layering necklaces may seem daunting but it needn’t be overwhelming. Start with delicate pieces like a dainty chain or a single pendant. Just like styling clothes, there are some universal basics that everyone should have in their collection; a classic rope chain is a timeless piece and a great starting point for layering beginners.

When scrolling through the Missoma website, you may have to fight the urge to put everything in your shopping basket all at once but the Gold Catena Chain is a nice place to start and can also be jazzed up later by adding a personalised charm or a pendant.

Create Space

A layered look should feel effortlessly stylish and nothing ruins the vibe more than a mess of twisted, tangled chains. When creating a layering masterpiece, make sure all your chosen necklaces have enough space between them and adjust the lengths where needed. Perhaps, try a longer chain or a modern choker to add dimension and variety.

Still in a twist? The Orelia Layered Necklace Separator is an ingenious little tool designed to keep chains tangle-free.

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Picking Pendants

Selecting pendants offers a great opportunity to showcase your personality.

Wearing a unique pendant is sure to be a conversation starter in weekly zoom meetings. Why not celebrate the female form with the Daisy Vita necklace or dive into their Isla collection for stunning sea-inspired treasures like the Large Shell Necklace.

Meaningful pendants make beautiful Christmas gifts or, a well-deserved treat after surviving yet another 4 weeks in isolation. Mejuri‘s Boyfriend Necklace something simple but very meaningful, with a thin gold chain and gold pendant, it’s a perfect necklace for layering.

When it comes to selecting jewels and pendants, size matters. Make sure to mix and match both small and larger pendants on different chains for a fun and novel look.

Trust the Experts

After all, they do know what they are on about. The experts at Missoma have developed a fool-proof formula for layering and styling necklaces. They say to start with a base chain, then contrast with texture and finally add a third that creates focus with length. The Missoma Layering Lab is an interactive try-before-you-buy simulator where customers can experiment with different styles and combinations before committing to a purchase – a great spot for anyone practicing to become a layering guru.

Ruth Bewsey, Creative Director of Daisy Jewellery says, “when styling same metal necklaces, start with your smallest pendant on the shortest length that feels comfortable. Wear the bigger necklace on the longest length.”

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Buy an All-in-One Piece

If you are still feeling a little overwhelmed, then take all the stress out of layering all together by purchasing a multi-chain necklace. These pre-layered savors require little effort and are widely available at affordable prices.

Words by Yasmin Norvill

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The heatwaves are finally over, and cloudy skies are back again. In despair for a hot cup of tea to snuggle next to, getting outside can seem the opposite of fun when our wardrobes are still full of summer dresses, jumpsuits, and skirts. But do not despair – welcome in your outfit layering as a styling technique, that will keep you both fashionable and warm this season.

Designers have included in their looks summer pieces (such as bralettes or corsets), accompanied by layers of knits, coats, and shirts on top or underneath. While Burberry and Fendi kept structured corsets on top of knits or relaxed blouse, Jacquemus gave us a hint of summer with a bralette peeking out of an open cardigan and an undone cropped puffer jacket. Chanel has also adopted an undone look to spice up an autumn outfit: a sheer, lace top is revealed underneath an open shirt and coat.

Blazers and suits make for amazing timeless pieces to utilize when experimenting with layering. Dolce & Gabbana and Versace opted for suits when layering an outfit. Versace has showcased multiple layers in their looks by using colour blocking, while Dolce & Gabbana kept their looks neat and classy with the same head-to-toe pattern.

Saint Laurent showed us that a mini leather skirt can easily be paired with knee-high boots and an oversized blazer to keep warm and stylish. Prada has also not given up on skirts by adding layers to the top half of the body: a shirt is classily paired with a knit on top. For a modern twist, the look is kept monochrome and completed by an oversized blazer on top of all the other clothes, hinged at the waist with a statement belt.

While the runaway can be a true inspiration, gripping a technique such as layering can be daunting. To be sure that you achieve your desired look, we have selected four outfits that are compiled of different amounts of layers and colour palettes – while we love beige and black for autumn, we believe that they are not ruling the season this year.

Layer Look 1

Colour blocking is the best way to show the multitude of layers your outfit has. But being colourful does not mean the opposite of a classic look. A midi skirt paired with a fine-knit turtleneck and a crisp white shirt is the perfect office combo. Keep it simple by pairing the outfit with minimal jewellery and a white envelope bag. Finish the look with daring yellow knee-high boots.

Top: Christian Wijnants, Turtle neck jumper, (£377.00)

Shirt: Maison Margiela, Cut underarm button-up shirt, (£570.00)

Skirt: Balenciaga Pleated elastic skirt (£1075)

Boots: Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Yellow Kline Boots, (£900,00)

Bag: Gucci 1955 Horsebit wallet in chain (£700,00)

Earrings: Tory Burch, Miller Huggie Hoop Earrings, (£70.59)

Rings: Filament, Set of 5 Stacking Rings, (£22.46)

Bracelet: Gigi Clozeau, 18k yellow gold Classic Gigi black beaded bracelet, (£120.00)

Scrunchie: Jil Sander, Hair scrunchie, (£170,00)

Layer Look 2

Suits are a staple of our autumn wardrobe and they are the easiest piece to utilize for layering. Usually, we like to pair them with a coat in the same colour for a neat look. This classic look can be accessorized with a vintage-inspired bag, such as the popular Staud bag and gold jewellery – you can use a modern chain instead of a dainty necklace for a more powerful and modern outfit. Finish the look with a masculine shoe – we absolutely love Tod’s brogues.

Coat: Toteme Studio, Annecy coat camel, (£800.oo)

Blazer: Baum Und Pferdgarten, Bryony fi5ed blazer, (£422,00)

Top: Cami NYC, The Everly lace-trimmed silk-charmeuse camisole, (£185.00)

Trousers: Baum Und Pferdgarten, Mid-rise flared trousers

Bag: Staud Bisstt Bag Garnet Croc Embossed, ($131.25)

Shoes: Tod’s Lace Up Leather brogues, (£439.00)

Earrings: Chloe, Gold Darcey Baroque Earrings, (£415.00)

Necklace: Laura Lombardi, Gold Calle Necklace (£250.00)

Belt: Laura Lombardi, Amara gold-plated belt (£420.00)

Layer Look 3

Even with layering, you can still achieve a sexy look. A fitted jumpsuit paired with with back knew high boots will enhance your figure. For extra warmth, add a classic shirt underneath the jumpsuit, keeping the sleeves undone – they will reveal your motorbike inspired gloves (we did not expect that either). To define the waist, add a statement belt. To finish the look, pair it with sunglasses, a pouch bag, and a khaki leather coat.

Coat: H&M Imtation Leather Jacket, (£49.99)

Shirt: Aspesi, Oversized striped shirt, (£204.00)

Jumpsuit: Galvan, Signature corset jumpsuit, (£995,00)

Boots: Prada, 65 Leather Ankle Boots, (£795,00)

Bag: Bottega Veneta, The Pouch, (£1,990)

Gloves: Manokhi, Two-tone cut-out detail gloves, (£219.00)

Belt: Loewe, Reversible Leather Belt, (£450,00)

Chocker: Gucci, Patent- Leahter silver tone and crystal chocker, (£240.00)

Sunglasses: Dior, Tortoiseshell DiorLink1 Sunglasses, (£320,00)

Earrings: Miu Miu, Star motif drop earrings (£265.00)

Layer Look 4

If you are just starting to experiment with layering, we recommend to always go for a statement, warm coat that can be paired with a basic T-shirt. You can look effortlessly sexy by going for a leather midi skirt and black high heels to accompany the outfit. Keep your makeup minimal by adding some sunglasses.

Coat: Stand, Nino long Check Coat, (£499.oo)

T-Shirt: Vetements, Oversized logo-print t-shirt, (£230,00)

Skirt: Nk, Leather Mestico Fay midi skirt, (£2,047.00)

Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Black Patent Love 100 Heels, (£495,00)

Bag: Saint Laurent, Black Round Jade Camera Bag, (£800,00)

Sunglasses: Loewe, Pink Acetate Oversized Sunglasses, (£285,00)

Earrings: Fendi, Zucca stud earrings, (£170,00)

Necklace: Justine Clenquet, Silver & Gold Gemma Necklace, (£90,00)

Anklet: Petite Grand, Radiance anklet, (£103,00)

Ring: Marc Jacobs, The Logo Stack ring (£90,00)

Ring: Versace, logo embellished ring, (£200,00)

Words and Edit by Emilia Roman

Graphics and Edit by Lucy Gifford

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