Necklace Length Style Options
Womens Stylish Necklace Length Options:
| LENGTH | STYLE | PLACEMENT | WORN BEST WITH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 inches | Collar | Tightly around the neck | Open-neck clothing such as scoop necks, V-necks, off-the-shoulder and boatnecks |
| 16 inches | Choker | Tightly against base of throat, with or without a pendant | Almost everything, from low collar t-shirts to formal gowns |
| 18 inches | Princess | On the collarbone with or without a pendant | Almost everything, from t-shirts, business attire, to formal evening wear and gowns with an open neck |
|
20 to 24 inches |
Matinee |
Between the collarbone and the bust, with or without a pendant |
Great for both business, casual, to formal wear, from closed high collar to low |
| 28 to 36 inches | Opera | On the bust or an inch or two below. Pendants not recommended due to catching on something | High, mid, and low necklines, business wear to formal and evening wear |
| 36 to 42 inches | Rope | Wrapped to sit on or just below the center of the bust. Pendants not recommended due to snagging on something | High to Low collar for Elegant evening and formal wear |
* Active women, anything beyond a 24in length has a risk of snagging on something especially if there is a pendant added.
Note for men and women: For wider necks, generally you can add an inch or two in length to the standard sizes to get a similar standard placement.
Mens Chain Necklace Placement Options
| LENGTH | PLACEMENT - Looks Best With... |
|---|---|
| 18 inches |
Rests on the Base of Neck of most slender men. Pendants can be worn. Pairs well with - mostly all shirt styles and collared shirts with top button or 2 undone |
| 20 inches |
Resting on the Collarbone is the most common size. Pendants can be worn. Pairs well with - mostly all shirt styles and collared shirts with top button or 2 undone, or laid on top |
| 22 inches |
Rests a few inches below collarbone. Pendants can be worn. Pairs well with - mostly all shirt styles and collared shirts with top button or 2 undone, or laid on top. |
| 24 inches |
Rests above the breastbone. Pendants can be worn. Goes well with - mostly all shirt styles laid on top. |
* For active men anything beyond 24 inches in length can end up getting in the way and snagging on something especially if there is a pendant added.
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