Just as clothing can flatter your body shape, so can jewelry. As small as necklaces and earrings can be, these small details can play a large part in your overall look. To truly be a fashionista, it helps to know how to accessorize properly and which items can bring out the best in you, no matter what size or shape you are.

It may seem like common sense, but many women aren’t aware of just how large of an impact jewelry can make. For example, it’s pretty obvious that necklaces draw more attention to the neck, chest, and bust, but did you know that necklaces can also affect how your waist appears in your clothing? It’s true!

Before delving into the obvious areas that you’ll want to enhance or hide, it’s important to first talk about the one area that is often overlooked: the hands and fingers. Rings can make a large difference in how your hands look. For short fingers, you’ll want to opt for a ring with a stone or gem that doesn’t extend past your knuckle. Doing otherwise will only serve to make your fingers look even shorter and more stubby. Long fingers are ideal for just about any style of ring, but look best with rounded and oval settings. Women with long fingers should also stick to wearing rings with a wide band as opposed to a thin one. If you’re a fan of bracelets, make sure you choose those wisely as well. If you’re a plus sized woman, try wearing multiple bracelets of different widths to create balance and draw attention away from a thick wrist. Only wearing one bracelet, especially if it’s very thin, can make your wrist look even thicker. Women with small frames should stick with narrow bracelets and bangles. Average sized women should opt for wide bracelets.

Next up are earrings. This type of jewelry is all about flattering different facial shapes as well as body shapes. Those with round faces look best wearing earrings that are not round in any shape or form. Instead, such face shapes should go for earrings in various shapes that contrast such as rectangles, squares, oblongs, and dangling designs. These types of designs are also ideal for plus size women. Tall women should sport earrings that are long and dangly. Those with thin, rectangular, or square face shapes look best with hoops and rounded designs, while earrings with a wide bottomed design are ideal for heart-shaped faces. Shorter women can create the illusion of height by wearing earrings with seashell and winged designs that create an upwards style.

When it comes to necklaces, long designs look best on plus size women and petite frames. This type of design works to create a sense of height, which can make a full-figure appear slimmer. Petite women should opt for necklaces that are long and fall between the bust and the waist. Tall women look great with pearl necklaces and gemstones. If you’re conscious about your tall stature, go for a choker, which takes focus away from your height.    

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