The Holidays Are For Layering On All Your Best Jewellery

Don't quote us on this, but we have a feeling a wise person once said there's no such thing as too many layers of jewellery for the holidays. No doubt, the luxe jackets and floor-length dresses set the foundation for an ensemble fit for sipping Champagne and reminiscing with friends and family, but it's the jewels that pull it all together.

Whether your holiday wardrobe [1] looks like Paco Rabanne-esque chain-mail dresses or you're celebrating at home in a loungey but Instagram-worthy knit dress, mastering the art of layering your best jewellery pieces will prove easy yet effective. The plus? You can nail a red-carpet-ready look whether you've spent $30 or $300. Keep scrolling for how to best layer your accessories for any holiday shindigs on your calendar.

Tip 1: Match It Up

Quintessential holiday jewellery often feels super blingy but also seems to fit together like a unit. Shopping for styles that match up as if they were a set, even when they're from different brands, will ease any worry of what to pair with what. Look for similar metals, stones, and shapes, and no one will be able to tell your set is totally DIY [2].

Vanessa Mooney The Cherry Heart Rosary

Vanessa Mooney The Cherry Heart Rosary [3] ($79)

The M Jewelers The Lua Ruby Earrings

The M Jewelers The Lua Ruby Earrings [4] ($84)

Tip 2: Go All Out

Sort of like singer BIA says, put on all your jewellery just to go to the holiday soirée. Whether you've gone all out on an outfit for a grand event or you're cooking at home in something comfy, but not without a little pizzazz, don't shy away from covering all your bases with jewellery. Layer together bracelets that complement each other in colour. For rings, opt for metal-only designs so they're sure not to clash. Then, add a couple tiers of your favourite necklaces and short dangle earrings that don't distract.

8 Other Reasons Acrylic Ring Set

8 Other Reasons Acrylic Ring Set [5] ($22, originally $46)

Tip 3: Layer Your Necklaces Like a Pro

When you've gone especially light on the ears, wrists, and fingers, seize the opportunity to show off a couple of your most lavish necklaces. Start with a cuff-style choker, then make your way down with one or two chunky, jewel-encrusted layers. Be sure to avoid a busy neckline so your accessories get the shine they deserve.