How to Wear a Long Chain

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A long chain makes a great addition to any woman’s jewelry wardrobe. It is also a very versatile piece which can be worn in many different ways. These include the following:
One way to wear a long necklace is to wear it long, hanging down in front of you. This can be very good when you have a very plain dress and you want a statement piece that will be very noticeable and hang all the way down.
Another way to wear a long necklace is to loop the necklace around to make several layers of a shorter necklace. Depending on the length, you may be able to do this several times. This can provide a very sophisticated look. Experiment with making the chains different lengths. For instance, you can have two loops and make one of them the choker and another one long and hanging down. This is an attractive look for many people. If the chain has a clasp, then you will be able to make even more loops.
Just because the chain was made to be a necklace, does not mean that you have to wear it as such. A long chain can also make a great belt. This can be very attractive with a long dress. This will especially work well if it has a clasp and round links so that you can make it as tight or as loose as you want it. You can also wear it with jeans or anything else you want. Part of how good a chain will look as this look will be dependent upon the chain and the clothing you are pairing it with.
A long chain can also provide a sexy look as a belly chain. This can work very well if you are going to a beach or on a cruise and you want something to accentuate your midriff.
You can also wear a long chain as a bracelet. Simply loop it around your wrist as many times as is comfortable. This can provide a great look that might be expensive to replicate with individual bracelets. Another way to wear long chains is layering them; Glamour magazine illustrates this method with celebrity photos.
No matter how you wear the chain, you can add a charm to it. A large charm may work well if you are having it hang down in one long loop. You can also put several charms on it if you are going to turn it into a layered necklace. You can also experiment with the placement of the charm. For example, Nina Cooper of Beads, Baubles and Jewels recommends creating your own necklace using themed charms that tell a story. Necklaces with charms are also used in belts or as bracelets.
There are many different ways to wear a long chain. Experiment with the different ways to get the most use out of this piece of jewelry.