Are Hoop Earrings More Popular Now Than Ever Before?
The latest fashion shows focused on the designs and styles of this season will be hitting the stores in the summer and autumn of 2009. One of the biggest things as far as jewellery is concerned was the usage of hoop earrings in many fashion shows. This clearly signifies that they are coming back, and will be in vogue for the rest of the year.
Hoop earrings were very popular in the 1980s but then started dying out as a fashion trend until they were brought back to life by this year's fashion shows.
They are a great accessory, as they can make you feel dressed up without having to put on too much jewellery, and provide a touch of sexiness that you cannot get from other styles of earrings.
While in the 80s, the hoop earring was supposed to symbolize glamour, with off the shoulder tops to match, the second coming of the hoop earring is all about modernity. Wearing these now is akin to saying you are an independent modern woman, and apart from that the earrings look just as nice with glamorous dresses as they do with jeans and a t-shirt.
If you weren't around when the trend hit in the 80s, don't worry, you didn't miss much. This time the hoop earrings trend is much bigger and more versatile than ever before. You don't have to dress up too much to wear a pair; you can wear them with everything from bootleg jeans and platforms to leather ensembles. The larger the hoops you are wearing, the edgier you will look.
If you were able to wear these when the trend was here in the 80s, make sure you don't dress like you're stuck back in that time. Don't wear the hoops with club wear like you would have back then, but mix them in with clothes that are more modern and urban, like fitted jackets and turtle necks.
The best hair to have when wearing hoops are sleek ponytails, so that you can show off the earrings in the best way possible. You can also wear hoops with open hair, as long as you have long layers to show them off well. Just make sure that you don't overdo the makeup when you wear big earrings as they already draw a lot of attention to your face. Keep your lip colour and the rest of your makeup lighter than normal; this way you can avoid looking overdone.
If you don't like very large hoops, you can go for ones that are of one or two inches diameter. Some people don't feel comfortable wearing hoops as large as their bangles, so this size is moderately large but not too large. Also make sure you buy earrings that feel comfortable to you when you wear them, as overlarge earrings can leave your earlobes feeling like they had a workout. Look for ones that are hollow as they will weigh less.
The best hoop earrings are in gold, but you can also wear hoops in white gold with diamonds or even fake stones set in them. These will look best for a night out in the town. Also, skip the trend if you have a double chin or have wrinkles on your neck as longer earrings draw attention to these areas. The best way to finish the look is with bangle bracelets.
