One trend that has successfully transitioned into Autumn/Winter this year is the bib necklace, otherwise known as a 'choker' or 'collar' necklace. Browse any online retailer right now, from Forever 21 to Chanel, and you will find an assortment of necklaces in this style. In summer it was all about the bold African-stylee or floral bib necklaces, but as we head into the darker months it is clear to see how the trend has evolved to fit the season. Cue dozens of choker necklaces hitting stores recently, with thicker features and more metallic colours to match our wardrobes.
A bib/ choker necklace is one thing I felt I needed to enhance my wardrobe this winter. I'm all for the oversized plain jumpers and comfy leggings, but after stumbling upon this piece of jewellery I felt it would add a splash of colour to my outfits. The mix of colours on the necklace and gold exterior make it perfect for this seasons style, and the shapes on the necklace adhere to another trend this season: geometric shapes. Dark silvery greys and golds are in perfect fitting with the metallic revival of this season;
My necklace:
(Primark, £4)
Designer options:
(from left to right: Lanvin, Chanel, Kenneth Jay Lane, Glossy Queen)
There are a handful of ways to wear the bib necklace, and I'm thankful that it's use isn't constrained to being worn on a night out. To go to class one day this week, I found myself wearing the necklace with a white oversized tee, turned up jeans, loafers and my black duffle. The outfit was warm enough for the weather right now and the necklace added just the right amount of colour that our otherwise dark outfits this time of year need.
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1. Black duffle coat, barbour.co.uk
2. Dark skinny roll-up jeans, hm.com
3. Brown loafers, aldo.com
4. White burnout tee, topshop.co.uk
5. Choker necklace, in Primark stores only |
Below are some other outfit suggestions for the bib necklace. Here we have a chameleon trend that I'm confident will continue into next Spring. If you decide to buy one, remember that oversized, statement necklaces work perfectly with plain outfits - sometimes the necklace is all you need to set off the outfit.
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| Try teaming a necklace with a knitted jumper |
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Matching the necklace to the tone of
your top works perfectly, as seen here
at Donna Karan |
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For a more glamorous look, try a gold bib and
use bronze tones with your makeup |
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Wearing a white top makes the necklace
more of a statement feature. Think contrast. |
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Heading out in the cold? Wear the necklace under
a coat, leaving the top buttons undone so it
still shows. |
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Bib necklaces transition perfectly
into nighttime, too. Try tied back
hair to accentuate the necklace. |
There are a handful of trends to be fond of this season - and to thank designers for - from leather, to metallic, to psychedelic patterns and oversized clothes. Whatever the trend, one characteristic sticks out: boldness. Embrace this whilst you can, and look fit for the season with a statement bib necklace. On a final note, remember that you don't have to break the bank to get one - I found mine in Primark!
- A.T.
