Jewellery for your Christmas outfit: start with the piece

Most people choose their Christmas outfit first and add something at the very end. Try it the other way round. First choose the piece you really want to wear, then see what goes with it.

It makes choosing easier. One necklace or one pair of earrings sets the tone, and the rest can stay calm.

Start with one piece

On a holiday it is tempting to wear everything at once. Don't. Choose one piece that gets the attention and keep the rest simple. A statement necklace asks for small earrings, statement earrings for a bare neckline.

With a black dress: choose shine

Black is the easiest base for the holidays. A gold-tone piece stands out on it straight away. The Classic Statement Heart Necklace falls long over a dress with a round neckline. Wearing your hair up? Then the Star Moon Drop Earrings with their sparkling stones are enough.

With a cream jumper or a roll neck: choose colour

A knitted jumper in cream or camel is warm and calm. A colourful beaded necklace can go over it. The Winter Bead Short 19mm Necklace in deep red or olive green suits the holidays, and you simply keep wearing it in January. More colours in beaded necklaces.

With a white blouse: one statement

A white blouse with rolled-up sleeves shows your wrist. A wide bangle like the Grooved Wide Bangle is all you need. Want more? Add a necklace, like the Statement Bead Necklace with one large gold-tone bead in the middle.

For Christmas drinks: two pieces, no more

Drinks can be a little more festive. The Sequin Cluster Hoop Earrings, full of sequins, are enough, with a fine bracelet at most. Two pieces that give each other room work better than five asking for attention.

What to wear for Christmas if you want to keep it simple?

Choose one fine necklace and small hoops. The Tiny Heart Necklace and the Heart Huggie Earrings both come in gold-tone and silver-tone. Not sure which colour suits you? How to choose between gold and silver.

Looking for a gift instead of an outfit? See the gifts under €25.

Start with the piece. The outfit follows.

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