When everyone was buying bubble necklaces off ebay this summer I followed right along, because 1. I have very few necklaces, but want to be a necklace person and 2. I thought it would be an easy way to fancify any outfit (totally a word) - for example, for Christmas parties I could wear a nice black sweater, dark jeans, and the necklace. Basically, it was my way of getting out of having to wear a dress, which leads to heels, which leads to ouch. This is the reason I went with the red, because I couldn't really think of other occasions where an ostentatious necklace is called for and/or what color I would want the necklace to be if so.
When it arrived I realized I hadn't fully appreciated just how huge this necklace is. I've tried it on with many things and it always seemed like too much. But Christmas season is here and if I continue to not wear the necklace that has sat in my closet for six months, it's time to get rid of it.
Here is the necklace with the grey shirt I happened to be wearing Saturday. My post was going to be: See! It doesn't work! But...it kind of does. Do you think?
So I need two things: someone to tell me to just wear it already (OR just get rid of it) and an idea of what I should wear it with (Only plain shirts/sweaters? Or are patterns/stripes okay? Crew neck? V-neck? What do YOU wear it with?)
P.S. The pic is updated to show a shorter length. I
finally got it to work.
I think it's too long -- can you shorten it? I feel the same way - I think those things are adorable, but they just feel silly on me. See also my attempt at scarves (four days last week!)
ReplyDeleteI think it should be shorter too.
ReplyDeleteI like the necklace but it is sitting a little too low.
ReplyDeleteI think if you shorten it just a little, it'll be perfect. You can probably do it by removing some links with some needlenose pliers; I had to do that with mine because they were all too long.
ReplyDeleteBubble necklaces need to die in a fire. I feel like the internet ruined them.
ReplyDelete(That seems so harsh when I type it out but EVERY TIME I SEE ONE I die a little on the inside, I think.)
You, however, are lovely. And should definitely wear bold necklaces! :)
I am going to join in the chorus - make it shorter and it'll be perfect.
ReplyDeleteSince you don't think you can get the clasp open... Would it be possible to use a ribbon or something in the back to shorten? It IS really lovely and everyone here is saying what I think: a bit shorter and IT WILL BE AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteMaybe try styling it like this:
ReplyDeletehttp://goodlifeforless.blogspot.com/2012/09/3-ways-to-wear-bauble-necklace.html or,
http://goodlifeforless.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-outfit-jcrew-tweed-jacket.html
I tend to like this style on other people, but not on myself. I think it would be better on the shorter chain, but I see your dilemma. It's got potential, but... so I voted to donate.
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