HOW TO MEASURE YOUR NECKLACE LENGTH

2020-05-10

Finding the perfect necklace length is essential to pairing with specific necklines and outfits, and to know which length frames your face perfectly. Following are our tips on how to find the right size for your perfect style at Oak and Luna.

NECKLACE SIZES

14” Collar

This size fits snugly around the neck, much like a collar.

Best fit-shaped face: heart shaped, oval

16” Collarbone

This size falls just at the collarbone.

Best fit-shaped face: heart shaped, oval

Height of the model is 67.7" (172 cm)

18” Below the Collarbone

This is a common choice for most women. It will fall a few inches below the collarbone.

Best fit-shaped face: oval

20” Below the Collarbone and Bust

This length will fall a few inches below the collarbone and the bust.

Best fit-shaped face: oval

22” Between Collarbone and Bust

This length will fall a few inches between the collarbone and the bust.

Best fit-shaped face: oval

HOW TO MEASURE NECK SIZE?

Follow the steps below to find your neck size and to be able to pick the best necklace length for you.

Wrap a tape measure around your neck, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.

Pro tip: If you do not want the chain to sit too snugly around your neck and fit like a choker, be sure to add 2 to 4 inches when you are measuring.

How to Choose My Necklace Based Off My Height?

Your height is important to determine the best necklace length as it will sit differently dependent on your height.

If your height is:

Under 5’4": choose a 16- or 18-inch necklace

Between 5’4" to 5’7": any of our Oak and Luna necklaces will sit well on you.

Above 5’7": choose a 22-inch style necklace.

Which Style Necklace Will Best Frame My Face?

Oval: Oval: The oval face works beautifully with any size necklace length and shape.

Heart or triangle-shaped: shorter necklaces such as the 16” or 18” styles are best. Choker and collar style necklaces will look perfect with this face shape. Medium length chains with interesting shaped pendants are very flattering for this face shape.

Diamond: Same as for heart or triangle-shaped faces but try to choose pendants that are not strongly geometric shaped.

Round: Choose the 22” style lengths. Long necklaces will add length and shape to your face.

Square: A square face will often also mean a strong jawline. Most jewelry will help soften the facial features. The best way to accomplish this is to choose longer necklaces to help the face look longer. We recommend the 20” style lengths.

Rectangle: Choose necklaces with a lot of curves and round shapes to create a softer look. With a rectangular face you will want to make it appear wider, therefore collar and choker necklaces will look best.

HOW TO MATCH MY CHAIN LENGTH TO MY OUTFIT?

You can wear different lengths of necklaces for different occasions as well as different seasons. For example, choker style necklaces compliment scooped necklines perfectly in the summer or with cocktail dresses, and longer necklaces work wonderfully in the winter over turtlenecks.

Choose the right necklace for your clothing neckline:

Open Neck or Crew Neck Tops: These necklines are best paired with a 16- or 18-inch necklace as they can both be worn with most open necklines.

Casual and Formal Outfits: These outfits should be worn with a choker or 16-inch necklace. Avoid polo and roll necks as they will conceal the necklace.

Strapless: This neckline should be worn with 20- or 22-inch style necklaces, as they will fall just between the collar and bust. This showcases the style of the outfit by drawing the eyes upward and towards the shoulders.

High Neckline: This neckline should be paired with a 24-inch style necklace. Its long length works perfectly and will spice up a casual outfit, giving this type of outfit a bold statement piece.

Shop our trendy necklaces.

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WRITTEN BY TALLY MORAN

Toronto girl, born and raised, thriving on the buoyant pulse of fashion and can be found listening to Starbucks’ playlists, Tally is the voice behind the Oak and Luna Blog and our social media.