How to layer necklaces like a celebrity

Why wear one necklace when you can flaunt five at the same time? Minimal styles are the way to go this summer—we’re talking gold chains with tiny pendants, diamond chokers and silver chains with charms—and they're best worn together if you want to make an impact. If you’re looking for pointers, just look to the celebrities who are effortlessly nailing the trend for notes. From Deepika Padukone’s showcase at this year’s Cannes Film Festival to Gigi Hadid’s Coachella version, inspiration is aplenty.

Take style cues from Priyanka Chopra, Gigi Hadid, Rihanna and more

Rule one is to remember that there are no rules—layering your necklaces is all about having fun. Mix and match, and play with lengths and colours to make an effortless statement.

On her second day at Cannes, Deepika Padukone put her best foot forward in a white sheer blouse and high-waisted trousers combination, accessorised with two gold necklaces featuring statement pendants—one a pearl, the other a big gold number.

And Priyanka Chopra also recently experimented with the look at a music event—she layered three diamond necklaces by Tiffany & Co, all in completely different styles, with her full-sleeved, low-necked ivory gown.

Disha Patani went down the same route by layering different lengths and styles of necklaces—chokers included—but only in gold. Notice how the actor skipped earrings?

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has given the trend a try as well—with multiple chokers worn together with a statement neckpiece and a long, thin necklace featuring a big pendant.

Rihanna’s take on the trend saw her layer multiple gold necklaces with emerald pendants in varying lengths.

And in another instance, she layered her cross necklace with a minimal choker, adding big hoop earrings to complete her look.

Gigi Hadid has no qualms about going OTT with the trend. Here, the supermodel plays with minimal gold and azure necklaces, and don’t miss those mismatched earrings either.

Hadid took the trend to Coachella 2019 too, pairing brightly-coloured beaded necklaces with a seashell necklace and a thin gold choker. She looked to mismatched earrings to complete her look yet again, and added bracelets to mix as well.

Kim Kardashian West wore two matching statement chokers in gold, featuring the slightest difference in length and size, together.

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