A well made hoop earring justifies it’s place in your jewellery box by working overtime. Frame the face like nothing else in your jewellery wardrobe does. Catch the light with every movement. Perform just as well underneath a collar, clashing with shoulder Skin or peeking out from underneath a hooded jacket. What makes a quality pair worth returning to time and again however are questions of weight and closure. Hoops made from hollow tubes will feel light against the neck and will stay comfortable, rather than pulling down on the earlobe by lunchtime.
Solid metal hoops need backing that screws tightly in place rather than relies on a hooked wire that will fall apart after an hour. Size matters too: smaller than two centimetres and they whisper, blending into your day time look. Bigger than four and they really start to make a statement, transforming the vibe of your whole outfit.
Think less about matching metals and more about matching the size of the hoop to what you’re wearing elsewhere.
Delicate hoops can be stacked with a stud or small drop if you’re working on building up an ‘ear that looks intentional, rather than OCD. Medium, beefy hoops look great on their own, where they can shine against an open-neck shirt or top, a slicked back hairstyle or neat ponytail that exposes the ears. Gold hoops will soften the overall look while being more suited to autumnal/warmer colour palettes and night time outfits. Silver, or blackened metal offer a sharper contrast to blazers/coats and plain white shirts.
Desk to Dinner: hoops are some of the only jewellery that can take you from morning to night without swapping. Small hoops are versatile enough for the workplace. Medium hoops taken with denim and a blazer are perfect for day drinks and a big, sculptural hoop is a great reason to keep your outfit of choice monochrome; letting the earrings be the centre of attention. A well loved hoop should never be an afterthought.
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