subject: How to buy hoop earrings – 4 important tips [print this page] How to buy hoop earrings 4 important tips
Did you know that the earliest recorded models of hoop earrings date back to 2500 BC? The date is significant because this shows that hoop earrings were just as trendy at that time as they are now, and that this style has successfully withstood the test of time. Even during those times when subdued or no earrings were the fashion, hoop earrings have come back into the limelight trendier than before, rising like the proverbial phoenix from the ashes.
Here are 4 tips to help you choose hoop earrings that make you look stunning and sophisticated.
Skin tone: Since hoop earrings emphasize the skin and the shape of the face, make sure that the earrings you buy suit your skin tone. Women with cool skin tones look good with metals that are white in color, namely silver, platinum or white gold. Those with warm skin tones can carry off the yellow metal nicely.
Versatile: If you are buying hoops in precious metal, then it makes sense to buy a design that suits most of your outfits. The basic round or oval, measuring about 5/8th to 1", is ideal. If you want a little bigger, go for the medium size measuring between 1.5-2 inches. Bigger hoops are better suited for party wear.
Size: It's always a problem, whether you should go for big or small hoops. Instead of making size a criterion, make the event the criterion. So, if you are looking for something to wear to the office, discrete and modest is the name of the game. Small hoops are no doubt the best choice. However, if you want to make a strong fashion statement, go for larger hoops. These are more dramatic. 1.5 inch hoops are classic and they go nicely with just about any outfit. Also, these are good for formal and semi-formal occasions too.
NOTE: Large, thick hoop earrings look gorgeous on wide and round faces coupled with long hair. Large hops make the face look smaller. Thin faces are better off with small, thin hoops as these do not overwhelm the face.
Style: Hoop earrings are available in a number of styles. The safest option is to go for plain hoops in silver or gold, or to opt for gem encrusted hoops. If you feel a little more adventurous, choose hoops with drops at the end. These drops could be pearls or other beads. These are more dramatic than simple hoops.
So, there you have it!
If you are still unsure about the right hoops for your face, simply follow your favorite celebrity and choose something similar to what she is wearing provided you have similar attributes, like skin tone, shape of face and hair.
