Jewellery can effortlessly reflect your personality. However, work-wear or classic jewellery can be sometimes challenging to keep ...
Know the rules
before wearing jewelry to work. Even if there are no official rules, you should
be able to gauge the atmosphere and ethos of your workplace. If it’s a
conservative environment, you know not to be too showy. If your office is
smart-casual, you can afford to be a bit more daring.
Unless you work
for a fashion magazine, it’s unlikely to be appropriate to wear earrings, a
necklace, an arm full of bangles, a watch and a brooch. If you’re not sure
whether you’ve gone over the top, a good tip is to remove one item of jewelry
before leaving for work. For some offices, just one piece of jewelry might be
enough, and any more will be overkill.
Your clothing
should never compete with your jewelry for attention. If you have a statement
necklace, wear it with a simple neckline and colors that allow it to stand out.
If you do choose
to wear several pieces, don’t choose a number of big and bold items. There’ll
be too much going on, and your jewelry will become distracting, both from your
outfit and the work environment. Choose simpler pieces if you plan to wear both
a necklace and earrings, rather than more complicated items that are warring
for attention. Try to see your jewelry as a few finishing touches to compliment
your outfit, not as embellishments to take it to the next level.
Try and stay within
2-3 colors. For example, pair your black skirt/pant with a pink blouse/shirt
and then repeat the bottom color as a solid color accessory like a scarf or
jewelry. When you take the bottom color and bring it up to the face, it simply
brings the whole outfit together.
Pendant: A
simple gold/silver chain with a pendant is timeless. You can also go for
semi-precious stones. Workplace is not for dangling chains and crystal
encrusted necklaces. Keep it simple and yet classy.
Earrings: Earrings are short and sophisticated. If you
choose to go for a drop or dangling pair, go for something meek and delicate.
Rings: Wedding
band and engagement rings are definitely work appropriate. Other than that you
can always wear stackable bands, or semi-precious stones on your fingers. Try
to keep it one ring on each hand.
Bracelets: No
bangles, please! They are noisy and rather unprofessional looking for
workplace. Choose bracelets – plain or with stones. Cuffs are also fine as long
as they don’t make noise. Keep it classy nonetheless.
Watches: A
professional watch is both attractive and functional. It adds professional
polish to a wardrobe and is often versatile, allowing an easy transition from
work to casual wear. Both metal and leather bands work in a professional
setting, and picking one or the other is mainly a matter of personal taste.
Dressing well in
the workplace can help professionals advance in their careers and open up
opportunities for them. Women in particular can use jewelry to enhance their
wardrobes and create a polished appearance in the workplace.
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