The long necklace – either with or without a pendant attached – has emerged as the option to drag you out of your style slump.
Though it’s another hint we’re finally emerging from an era of fashion minimalism, choosing a long necklace doesn’t have to mean going for one that’s overwhelmingly colorful or expressive either. This means if your taste tends toward considered restraint, there are understated, sculptural options to perfectly complement that silk bias skirt and plain white tank. In fact, this is exactly how fashion enthusiasts have been wearing the look in the steamy northern hemisphere summer.
Coloured beading and tassels are also at play if you like that look. They provide a more artsy twist that gives a nod to the craftwork details (get ready to see crochet everywhere!) also making waves in fashion.
Organic shapes drawn from nature also figure. This includes smooth bean-like metal details recalling Elsa Peretti’s famous designs for Tiffany & Co, and more whimsical seaside picks using shells or ocean-inspired shapes.
In a way, given their placement front and center, these necklaces are a statement in themselves. They are easy to come by, and can be worn with what you already own. In fact, if you have collecting tendencies, you might still have pieces from previous times this look was embraced in the fashion world.
And the thing we love the most? As a simple addition to any outfit, the long necklace trend can elevate the most basic of outfits. In fact, paired over a white tee could be our favourite version.
Here’s what long necklaces we’re shopping now:
Khaite long pendant
Witchery long tassel pendant
Marco Bicego necklace from Orsini
Juju Vera shell pendant
Lie Studio necklace
Jasmin Sparrow beaded tassel necklace
Zara long beaded necklace
Dinosaur Designs rock cluster pendant
Zimmermann lariat necklace
