An outfit is never complete without jewelry as a finishing touch. Some rings and bracelets or just earrings and a necklace can really elevate a look without doing too much. But as simple as it seems, I’ve always struggled to pick out jewelry. From material to finish, I feel like it can be really hard to find the perfect jewelry combination. For me, the biggest challenge is a simple question: silver, gold, or both?
I personally opt for gold-plated jewelry rather than silver. This is for a couple reasons – most of the jewelry I already have is gold so it’s easier to just keep buying pieces that match, gold suits my tan, olive complexion better than silver does, and I just prefer the way gold looks in comparison to silver. But this doesn’t mean I avoid silver at all costs. In fact, I have several silver earrings and necklaces that I like to add into my rotation. However, I’ve always been tempted to try to style my silver jewelry with my gold pieces but this leads me to my dilemma – is mixing metals a fashion sin?
Whenever I decide to wear silver jewelry, I feel like I have to switch out all my existing jewelry like my gold hoops and gold necklace for consistency. However, I’ve been noticing others’ jewelry ensembles and it seems like mixing metals is much more common and acceptable than I think. In fact, some jewelry brands have started designing jewelry that incorporate both gold and silver finishes in a single piece. In other words, it seems like mixing metals is becoming more and more common.
At the end of the day, it all boils down to personal preference. If keeping all your finishes consistent helps you feel more confident and put-together in your outfit, go for it! But if you want to mix your gold angel number necklace with your silver Vivienne Westwood earrings (like I sometimes do), don’t let the fashion police stop you! It’s important to remember that our style is a creative outlet where there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ – instead, your closet is meant to reflect your own individual style, not just what’s trendy right now. So even if mixing metals is a “fashion sin,” who gives a f@#&? You’re the designer of this personal fashion show we call ‘life,’ so own it!