Velvet choker
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Stylish accessories are in fashion today. They complement casual and evening wear, allowing the woman to be the center of attention. One of the unusual and catchy adornments is the velvet choker.
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Features and Benefits
The velvet choker is considered a kind of necklace and is a piece of jewelry that fits tightly around the neck. At the same time, it does not tighten or squeeze the neck and can be adjusted in volume.
Such an accessory keeps on the fashionable Olympus for several years and has an unusual shape. Made of velvet, it looks bright and becomes the accent of the image.
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Initially, the decoration was an amulet of ancient Indian tribes. Later, only the royal nobility and courtiers could wear it. Today this accessory is very popular with celebrities. It helps to bring different shades of style to the image.
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The velvet choker suits women of different ages and styles. This decoration is universal, it goes well with different clothes, is made with the addition of different decorative elements and differs in design.
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Choker often replaces jewelry made of precious metals or is worn with them.
Such a necklace is worn exclusively on the bare neck. Clothing should be open, not covering the accessory.
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Color solutions
The color of the jewelry depends on the image; it can be in the same tone with the clothes or it can be matched in contrast. The most popular shade is black. This necklace is universal. The product, made in burgundy, emerald and chocolate colors, looks no less elegant. Occasionally, outfits are adorned with powdery, smoky, white, red and blue chokers.
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Due to the texture of the material, the choker makes the look elegant and is great for everyday and formal bows. It is the finishing touch to any outfit from classics and romance to "going out". For delicate bows, fashionistas choose jewelry in shades of fuchsia, coffee and mint tones.
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Current models
Several varieties of velvet necklaces are in fashion this season. Most of them are made in a monochromatic version, but there are models with contrasting decor.
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The most versatile and popular model is a simple velvet ribbon without unnecessary load and intricacy. Its width varies from a very thin strap to a wide band of 5 cm. There are models that combine two types of belts. The most fashionable are wide options.
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With suspension
Since the material has a soft structure, the strip can be double. In front, it is usually decorated with a pendant or small metal fittings. These can be various stones in a setting, metal amulets, elements with certain symbols or pearls.
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Typically, the trim is different from the color of the choker. It is the accent of a laconic necklace and is often performed in a minimalist style. These jewelry perfectly complement urban everyday looks and are popular with young people. Moreover, the narrower the style, the greater the versatility of the choker. This design will allow you to combine it not only with different clothes, but also combine with other jewelry (chains, pendants).
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A black velvet choker with a silver chain attached to the front in the pendant's ring looks brutal. The accessory will become a stylish and effective addition to a casual or gothic outfit.
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With knit and lace trim
Knitted patterns add luxury to the design. Such a necklace looks quite elegant and aristocratic. Lace goes well with velvet, and if the front is a stone or bead in the same palette as velvet, the effect will be luxurious. The decoration can become an accent of an evening dress.
If the choker is decorated with knitted trim, she frames it on both sides to maintain its shape, or the belt is passed through holes in the lace. Lace color can be black or beige.
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With rocks
The product, made in oriental motives, is distinguished by special luxury. A wide black velvet strip is tied on both sides with a simple lace pattern and decorated with stones, colored beads and a brooch with crystals. In this case, the color of the knitted trim matches the tone of the material, the stones are selected in dark shades (dark green, black-blue, rainbow), and transparent beads in beige tones.
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How to choose?
In order for jewelry to be an adornment of an image, it must be correctly matched to clothes. It is necessary to consider not only the combination with things. It is important to pay attention to the features of the figure and skin color.
If the neck is short and the shoulders are full, this accessory will highlight the flaws. Therefore, it is contraindicated for such girls. The wide model will not work for them either.
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For women of fashion with a long neck, such an accessory is simply shown. In this case, its width can be any.
When buying a product, you need to measure it. If it bites into the neck, it will give an unpleasant impression, so it is better to choose a larger cut.
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What to wear with?
Wearing a choker implies clothing with an open neckline. This accessory is not suitable for blouses with a tightly closed collar and turtleneck sweaters.
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Stylists believe that a velvet choker can liven up any outfit. It will look most beautiful and luxurious with an evening look, classic colors and velvet models.
An ideal option for combining an accessory would be a spectacular evening dress with open shoulders. Velvet stripes of different shades look advantageous with a laconic dress and a loose shirt with an open collar.
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Such an accessory, made without sparkling decor, fits well with the Gothic style.And if it is decorated with a single pendant made of stone, pearls or decorated with a chain of golden color, then it is quite suitable for a small black dress for "going out".
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For summer bows, you can choose a colored velvet choker. It goes well with tops with spaghetti straps, T-shirts, shirt dresses and even T-shirts.
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Creative women of fashion wear such an adornment to a business trouser suit. A more casual look can be a shirt and jeans, which are matched with a narrow choker with a single pendant.
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Velvet models, complemented by rhinestones, are good for evening and cocktail dresses. They also look beautiful with lace translucent blouses, formal trousers or leggings. Pajama style will be no less successful combination.
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If you want classics, you can wear a black choker with a strict satin blouse and a straight or flared skirt without unnecessary decor.
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The combination with evening overalls will also be successful. It is better to choose a wide accessory for such an outfit: the image will be feminine and effective.
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For urban dynamism, the piece can be worn with white shorts and a black off-the-shoulder top. If it's cold outside, a set of an oversized jacket and tight-fitting trousers will be a harmonious ensemble, which will complement the black accessory of medium width.
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