Career women often need accessories that work for both daytime meetings and after-work events – and colored jewelry is perfect for the job. With a few simple styling tweaks, you can take your colored gems from professional to polished, saving time and space in your bag.
Hack 1: Layer Minimalist Pieces for Evening
- Daytime: Wear a single minimalist colored piece (e.g., blue crystal studs or a thin amethyst necklace) .
- Evening: Add 1-2 complementary pieces – layer the amethyst necklace with a thin gold chain, or pair the studs with a small colored ear cuff .
- Example: Daytime = pink sapphire pendant; Evening = pendant + thin gold chain + tiny pink sapphire studs .
Hack 2: Swap Out One Statement Piece
- Keep your base jewelry (e.g., small colored studs) for both day and night.
- Add a bold but work-appropriate statement piece for evening: a chunky colored bracelet, a medium-sized drop earring (with the same hue as your studs), or a colored gem ring .
- Example: Daytime = citrine studs + neutral outfit; Evening = citrine studs + citrine drop earrings + same outfit – instantly elevates the look for dinner or drinks.
Hack 3: Play With Color Intensity
- Daytime: Stick to muted, soft colored gems (pale pink, light blue, subtle green) for a professional vibe.
- Evening: Switch to deeper, richer hues (royal blue, emerald green, deep purple) or add a metallic-accented colored piece .
- Example: Daytime = pale lavender amethyst bracelet; Evening = deep purple amethyst bracelet – the darker shade feels more evening-appropriate without being over-the-top.
