I guess technically the courts are their office, so I started
thinking about what is appropriate jewelry attire for another (more
standard) type of office.
- Keep it simple.
(Unless you are in the creative or fashion industry, or happen to work
as a stand-in for one of the 'Downton Abbey' characters.) In other
words, choose only one piece each time: a bangle, necklace or earrings
but not all of them at once. Even if it's something classic as pearl
earrings and a pearl necklace , I find sometimes both items worn at the
same time can be quite distracting ( not to mention contrived) . If you
do go for the pearl necklace, wear discreet gold/silver stud earrings
instead.
- Offices are
loud enough what with the phones ringing and the copier machines (and
co-workers gripping about working late.) Your jewelry shouldn't add to
the din. I love the stacked bracelet look, but the noise
they make every time I reach for the coffee mug, or go thru files, is
too distracting. If you sit most of the time, and a clunky, long
necklace keeps banging into the top of your desk, leave it at home from
now on and opt for shorter necklaces. (Like a choker. Or you might find someone fitting you with a choker unexpectedly.)
- Save the dramatic or excessive for fun and keep work jewelry simple, elegant and minimal. (Think Grace Kelly, not grills.)
- Too many faux-gems should be put aside for playtime as well. If you're wearing fake jewelry, how can people trust you with their accounts?
- Stick to matte jewels such as pearls or brushed metals.
You don't want co-workers or clients to be constantly blinded by the
glint off your disco-ball earrings. And if you do wear polished metal
jewelry , again - keep it simple and minimal.
