How to match your jewellery with your outfit?

In a perfect world, it would be possible to wear countless pieces of jewellery at the same time. However, fashion has its rules. While accumulation has been a trend in recent years, it is not always possible to combine all the jewellery you like to make a look work.

So how do you avoid going overboard and turning into a disco ball? A wise lady known as Gabrielle Chanel used to say that you should always take off the last piece of jewellery you put on before you leave the house in order to be right. No one will have the audacity to contradict Coco. Another great rule is to bet on a strong piece and to accompany it with other more discreet pieces.

In order to avoid faux pas and mismatches in your outfits, you need to wear jewellery that is appropriate for each occasion. For example, it seems obvious that jewellery with diamonds on it would not be appropriate for a day at work or at the beach. On the other hand, it will be easier to wear this type of precious and refined piece at a fancy dinner or at major events.

You should also keep a sense of proportion by choosing your jewellery according to your body type. Your jewellery should be in harmony with the outfit you are wearing at all times - in fact, it is possible to 'break' this balance with elaborate pieces, but it is a perilous exercise and difficult to master.

Need some inspiration and tips? Here are some tips on how to make sure you never make a mistake again when it comes to matching your jewellery to your outfit.

For everyday life, we keep it simple

In everyday life, it's best to go for sobriety, both in the outfit and in the jewellery that goes with it. For example, a classic outfit - jeans/neakers/blouse/blazer - will go perfectly with the small, delicate pieces.

• If you are wearing a neckline, a delicate necklace or an accumulation of fine pieces will look great.
• Hair that is tied up is an invitation to wear earrings: choose simple, discreet or even mismatched earrings for an assertive fashion effect.
• As for your wrists and hands, they can of course be fitted with delicate bracelets or beautiful rings, either alone or in an accumulation.

Be careful, you will have to make choices. If it is customary to wear only three colors in an outfit, we advise you to wear only three pieces of jewelry or to focus on only three areas so as not to overdo it. The only golden rule: avoid matching sets that are no longer really in trend. We'll prefer metal mixes or designer mixes, but always in a similar spirit.

If you need more advice, please refer to our guide on how to identify different metals in jewellery.

For weekday outings, we allow ourselves more folly

You have a date but don't have time to go home and change your outfit? Don't worry, just swap your sneakers for a divine pair of pumps or heeled boots and change your daytime jewellery for something a little more sophisticated.

• Delicate earrings can easily be replaced by a more imposing model with a more pronounced style.
• You can replace a discreet necklace with a small, slightly more visible necklace - perfect for catching the eye.
• Feel free to accumulate rings and bracelets to your heart's content, but always in an elegant way.

Here's how, in the blink of an eye, you can turn a daytime outfit into the perfect date outfit. In the end, it's just a matter of a few pieces of jewellery: with the right choices, you'll have no trouble revisiting your looks.

For gala evenings, refinement is the order of the day

If the formal wear and glitter are out, it means that it's time for a little more finesse. This means, of course, choosing the perfect outfit that will make a statement. Depending on your preference, choose a dress that sparkles or perfectly tailored trousers with a top that will give you the perfect fashion touch. Anything goes once it gets dark. The most important thing is to find an outfit that makes you feel beautiful. As for the rest, it's all about the details that will complete your outfit.

When it comes to accessories, allow yourself strong pieces that will enhance your look to perfection.

• You can choose a large ring to dress up your hands.
• Play with the accumulation of Necklaces that delicately slip into your neckline.
• When it comes to bracelets, choose pieces that would make Marilyn Monroe envious.

Try out a few different combinations to find the perfect match and dazzle the whole crowd. If you're going for a deep back neckline, dare to wear a long necklace that falls elegantly to the small of your back. It's a sure thing: all eyes will be on you.

What about a holiday at the end of the world?

Head to where the sun is warm, the sea crystal clear and where the only concerns are reading under the shelter of a parasol and dancing on the tables after dark. It's time to be a kid again, but in style! Dare to wear jewelry with a bohemian spirit, talisman or gris-gris style, handcrafted or even a little fancy. It's no secret that everything goes well with Long dresses and delicately tanned skin.

Never go wrong:

• Go for colourful, even flashy, jewellery that will add a sunny, acidic edge to your outfit.
• Dare to throw convention to the wind, because anything is possible on vacation (especially crazy things). Wear that big hat, those fabric bracelets that have been waiting for months in your jewelry box and those Necklaces shells collected during your travels. They're sure to look great on your souvenir photos.
• While a bracelet is traditionally worn around the wrist, it can also be worn on the ankle. Listen to your desires and dare to experiment boldly.