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The Choker Trend: Coming or Going?

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at ECU chapter.

Unless you actually live under a rock, you’re probably somewhat aware that the 90’s are back. Flannels, light-wash denim, boy bands, we love it all. One of our all-time favorite 90’s inspired pieces is the classic choker. Once the signature look of the 7th grade badass, this trendy piece of jewelry is making its way across college campuses everywhere.

However, not everyone is on the retro bandwagon. There are those who say that this look is stuck back in our middle school days; that we should cut our losses and leave the trend in the past.

So what’s a girl to do? Embrace the 90’s trend or move on to a new one? The answer is both. Yes. Both.Wear chokers, but make them modern; make them relevant to today’s style. Instead of wearing cheap plastic around your neck, make it boho-chic with faux leather or metallic beads. Take a longer necklace and wrap it around twice for a layered look. Or, if all else fails, wear whatever the hell you want. Fashion is about what makes you feel beautiful. But to the ladies who are looking for guidance on this controversial trend, I say, choke away.

Born and raised in Fayetteville, NC, but Ocean Isle Beach is closer to my heart. I'm an East Carolina University sophomore and a passionate English and Creative writing major.