Have any of you ever taken several pieces of necklaces and tried layering them on top of each other? I do it all the time! It gives an outfit a cool, edgy, fun and sophisticated appeal. Just like the stacked bracelet trend I wrote about last week, it works the same way! No need to be too matchy-matchy here, because it’s an art. If you’ve got that creative flair, don’t be afraid to experiment because practice makes perfect.  As far as celebrities go, the Olsen twins just popped into my head–though I think they overdo it at times, don’t you think? In the above photo, Sarah Jessica Parker makes a really BOLD statement with her screaming necklaces, whereas Blake Lively’s layering is more light and airy. Check out PerfectBound.blogspot.com for a more detailed post.

So how do you layer necklaces, you ask?

There are no absolute rules to this mish-mash style, but it’s good to choose pieces with graduating lengths.  A lot of it is contrasting textures: pearls and pendant necklaces, chains (figaro, scalloped, twisted rope, double cable) and beads, and many more possibilities. Multi-layering necklaces works best with solid color outfits. If there are too many patterns and graphics, it can get too chaotic with no focal point to the outfit. Think of the layered piece of jewelry as a centerpiece. For inspiration, take a peek at our Polyvore set featuring several of our individual necklaces stacked on top of each other!

Layering Necklaces featuring 1928 jewelry