Wearing pearls at work
Pearls add a sense of both femininity and style and sophistication at the same time. These are the qualities that every businesswoman should aim to project in the workplace in her choice of clothes and accessories. Read on to find out more about wearing pearls at work.
Pearls blend well with almost all business attire. Even on casual days, they add class and a professional look to the most simple outfit, such as jeans and a simple but elegant blouse.
Forget the cliché of a dowager or elderly woman wearing pearls. While it is true that pearls convey power and dignity, young professional women have discovered the versatility and timeless appeal of a simple strand of pearls or a pearl pendant, or pearl earrings.
How do you wear pearls with your work clothes? Well, the key is to impress but not overwhelm. This means that as with any jewellery, with pearls, less is more. You need to aim for quiet elegance and professionalism.
If you are wearing earrings at work, choose simple pearl studs, not dangling earrings. Dangling earrings are distracting – they remove attention from you.
If you wear a necklace, wear a simple single strand as shown in the photograph above. High quality white pearls will complement almost any business wear. Chokers are fine for evening wear but not at work. Some people may be able to successfully wear a rope of pearls, but if you are working in a conservative industry, you should stick to the single strand.
There are also pearl necklaces that have widely spaced pearls – these can look great and are modern and slightly edgy while still being classy.
Another option is a pearl pendant. This may use a larger single pearl that hangs on a simple gold chain, or for the woman who wants a modern look, even a neoprene rubber cord. This is simple and again can be worn with almost anything.
Pearls are not cheap costume jewellery – pearls do represent an investment, although they are a lot more affordable than most other gems. Shaped by nature, they are timeless in a way that few items of jewellery are and will never go out of style. When you buy a strand of pearls, you have an item that you can wear daily for the rest of your life and pass on to the next generation as a legacy.
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