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Wearable art: the statement necklace

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Looking for a new way to get more mileage out of your current wardrobe? Have you considered nabbing yourself a statement necklace (or three)? These great buys can be an inexpensive way to add high-impact, runway style to your everyday outfits.

A statement necklace is so versatile it can add instant glamour to your fancy cocktail dress, work suit or a $5 T-shirt.

Our favourite statement necklaces

Work-of-art necklaces are like any other piece of art but you can get much more mileage out of them because they’re hanging around your neck, not on a wall somewhere. A necklace like this can transform an outfit. It can spice up a subdued look or add more wow to an already amazing look.

A piece like this can be hard to pull off, so tailor the look to the occasion. If you’re off to work in a corporate office, keep the colours and design more plain and low key, if your office is more of a creative one you can go all out with bow and baubles and feathers (oh my).

As you see, there are no hard-and-fast rules. Experiment with different necklines to create a new look each time.

Your say: Have you experimented with your look recently? What are your favourite new styles? Where do you buy your jewellery from?

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