Necklaces are fabulous jewelry, but you should know when to wear chokers, since the success of your style will depend on the choice of your outfit and the type of choker you choose, including its material, whether it is fabric, leather, metals, stones, etc. That is why you should consider some recommendations to decide when to wear chokers.
By way of introduction, we are going to point out that, during the French Revolution, women had to be careful when deciding when to wear chokers, since they began to be used to honor those who were sentenced to die on the guillotine; so the women wore red ribbons around their necks, as a protest and tribute to the fallen, but at the same time they were exposed to retaliation against them for this act of discontent.
On the other hand, the famous painter Manet produced in 1863 one of his works entitled Olympia (1863), in which he represented a prostitute wearing a black ribbon around her neck; so that any woman who dared to wear a black belt could be classified as a prostitute; or they simply put them on to identify themselves as such.
For these reasons, at that time there were reasons why you had to be careful when deciding when to wear chokers, since due to the prejudices that were established in society, and that were later overcome, until they were seen chokers as women’s accessories, which served to increase the beauty of their attire and improve their appearance.
This is how, little by little, women were gaining ground in this field, and deciding when to wear chokers became a decision based on the outfit, the type of choker that matched them, and of course the event they had to attend. In this way, the great designers began to design chokers of all kinds and in different materials, with an abundance of luxurious chokers inlaid with precious stones.
Once the time when chokers symbolized negative things for women had passed, Alexandra, Princess of Wales, began to wear chokers very frequently, which is why it is said that she had them designed with thick rows of pearls and velvet, with the purpose of covering a scar on his neck. This fact made wearing chokers a trend for a long time.
Already in the 20th century, chokers were very fashionable in the 90’s, although the trend passed little by little; but currently they are here to stay; since they have been adapted to modern times, restoring sensuality to women’s necks. For example, Britney Spears in the nineties, resorted to chokers to strengthen her sexy style.
It should be noted that when wearing chokers you must first consider the material, size, color and style that you are going to wear, although they are a versatile and practical accessory that can make almost any style look. You must consider its fit to the neck in the correct way, without tightening or loosening it too much. You can also combine them with longer necklaces that suit different styles, from casual outfits for work, meetings or walks, to more formal.
When wearing chokers you can also add 2 necklaces; which should preferably be delicate chains, to be combined with elegant and minimalist chokers that rest on the clavicle; and above all these should be a little thicker than the chains, in order to give greater prominence to the set of jewelry. It is important to note that metals should not be mixed, that is, if the necklace is gold, the longer chains should also be gold.
Regarding the length of the necklaces that will be combined with the choker, it is recommended that the first necklace should be around 55 to 60 cm and the second around 75 to 80 cm, in order to obtain a more balanced and elegant style.
Similarly, if you want to wear chokers to complement a ’90s-inspired outfit, you should wear a plaid blouse, short jeans, and dark lipstick; to make that fabric or leather choker look great. But, if your intention is to achieve a simple and clean look with a beautiful fabric choker, you should go for a monochromatic outfit; since neutral outfits with black, navy or white will make the look look more polished.
But, if you want a bohemian style, braided leather chokers are the ideal, which you can combine with a loose and delicate dress with a pair of ankle boots or sandals, which will make you look fresh and fabulous. And if the exit is to a night event, then you should wear shiny chokers, which should preferably be decorated with small diamonds, or failing that, crystals; combined with dresses or blouses with a low neckline, which highlight the beauty of the choker, and in turn your outfit looks better.