Struggling to Style Chains Every Day? Try These Picks for Men
Men’s fashion, specifically jewelry, is a difficult road to tread on. Most men aren’t able to accessorise their outfits well, and that ends up making them look dull. However, styling them with proper jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, and everyday wear chains for men, can further enhance the ensemble. In case excessive ornaments seem too flashy, you can never go wrong with simple chains and pendants, even for formal occasions.
But the question remains: How to style your chains for different occasions? If you are someone struggling with the problem of wearing the same repetitive outfits week after week, then we are here to help you out. We will not guide you on how to style your chains for daily wear, but also give our top picks. Read on to find out more!
Why are Chains Best For Men’s Everyday Wear?
Although one can go for other jewelry options, chains remain the best choice. They are not too gaudy and can subtly add the depth your outfit is lacking, even in the case of formal wear. With a rise in men’s minimalist fashion, chains have gained special popularity, especially thin figaro chains for layering or wearing solo.
Chains can be worn along with all kinds of clothing and occasions and styled accordingly. If it’s a formal occasion, you can go for a thin but statement piece, for casual events, layer it, or wear a single bold chain. They basically go with all kinds of moods and styles.
Daily Styling Tips
Different styles go for different occasions. If you want to make a style statement wherever you go, then we have brought you a simple and perfect guide to follow!
Casual Days: Keep it Simple
For casual outdoor events or any normal gathering, keeping it simple makes it elegant. We suggest wearing a simple chain (2mm-4mm), be it gold or sterling silver, like our Sterling Silver Double Ball Cape Cod Necklace, with a plain t-shirt. You can also go for light chains with minimalist pendants, like our Larimar Small Totem Pendant with Chain.
Wear it solo, don’t layer it, or it will complicate the look. But if you want to, you can layer it with a single very thin chain, in the same color as your main piece.
Subtle Dressing
You can wear box chains (4mm-6mm) if you want to dress up simply and yet add a subtle depth to your attire. Wear it with crew-neck t-shirts, polos, and blazers. Mid-length chains work best. You can also wear Franco chains instead, as the look is almost the same.
These are some suitable options of everyday wear chains for men for both formal and casual wear. Try to choose silver chains, or 14K gold, as 18K or 22K might look a little too flashy.
Layering the Right Way
Layering goes best when you want your look to be a little ‘out there’. Make sure you are going for different lengths: a short, a medium length, and a long chain. Here, the mid-length chain should be the statement piece, with thin chains on either side; this gives it a cascading effect.
Make sure that all your chains are of the same color; in fact, that should be followed for your complete jewelry. Also, keep in mind to keep a maximum of 3 layers only. You can follow this guide for layering: a thin figaro chain, followed by a box or a rope chain, and finally a thin chain with a minimalist pendant.
Here are some chains for layering necklaces: Cape Cod Cut Out Map Pendant with Chain, Cape Cod Wave Necklace, and Cape Cod Outline Map Necklace. These can be used as the central or the last piece, giving an elegant look to your ensemble.
Pendant Makes The Statement
Pendants don’t just make a statement, but offer the versatility you might need. For example, if you want a simple and subtle look, yet want your ensemble to stand out, then a minimalist pendant like our Cape Cod Mini Aqua Enamel Pendant with Sleek Chain is perfect.
However, if you want to go for a more bold look, then try going with a larger pendant with thicker chains, like our Tail-roped Bluefin Tuna Pendant on Cord or the Large Horseshoe Crab Pendant on Cord. These pendants with cord are great for fishing trips, outdoor day events, and beach parties.
Bonus Pro Tip
Now that you have learned about the basics of styling everyday wear chains for men, you are ready to delve deeper into experimenting with different designs and outfits. But before you move ahead, we have some bonus tips to help you style it better:
Make sure that your chain does not overpower attire but complements it. Wear silver jewelry with cool or neutral colors and gold jewelry with warmer tones.
Cuban link chains are best worn solo, while going with thin figaro chains for layering gives your ensemble a different edge.
Never wear 3 similar kinds of chains when layering; always mix lengths and styles.
One can never go wrong with snake chains; they can be worn both solo and in layers.
Always consider the neckline of your shirt; your chain should frame it and not clash with the neckline.
Consider the thickness of your chain; it is best to stick below 10mm, otherwise it can look too overpowering and divert the focus entirely from the complete look.
Conclusion
That being said, you are ready to style your brand-new look! We suggest you should be open to styling new looks, be it wearing different styles of chains for layering necklaces, or exploring bold pendant designs like compass, ocean motifs and creatures, dog tags, and more.
However, keep in mind that you dress according to the occasion and don’t wear excessive layers. Otherwise, it will end up making you look too shabby rather than elegant. If you feel too confused, go for a single silver, mid-length chain with a thickness between 4-6mm, of any kind.
All we say is, it’s never too late to start adding elements, like simple or bild chains for daily wear, to your attire. Who knows, you might end up making a style statement.