Many of us dress casually every day, but when it comes to dressing ‘casual’ for an occasion, it usually means something different altogether. Being casual for an event means that you must dress stylishly but in what makes you comfortable.
This means that you will still have to pay some attention to detail, look nice, and feel relaxed. Your outfit and accessories should show minimal effort while looking good and chic.
It’s a bit difficult choosing what to wear to a casual event, especially when it comes to jewelry, but if you follow the right tips, you’ll do just fine.
Occasions for Wearing Diamonds
A diamond is one of the highest expressions of style and refinement, so the clothes worn with it must meet the same level of elegance. Diamonds, especially necklaces, can be worn at any time of day because they do not need help to sparkle.
Accompanying accessories should be matched with the diamonds, meaning that they should equally be diamonds.
Diamonds can be worn at weddings, dinners, special office receptions or any social event that requires an exquisite presence. They add that extra something that makes you feel special on any day.
These are some occasions to wear diamonds.
- Weddings
To add that touch of elegance, simple but exquisite wedding day diamonds are the way to go, and the best paired with that elegant dress. A bride can go for a diamond pendant accompanied by a solitaire wedding ring with a tasteful diamond cut or a sparkly diamond wedding band. This will definitely help stand out in the crowd and not soon be forgotten.
- Holidays
Do you have that Christmas party or dinner with friends or family coming up? That solitary diamond necklace or those delicate diamond studs you have been saving all year for will be perfect. It will add the right sparkle. to almost any style without being ‘too much, and the fun part is you can get away with wearing them repeatedly.
- Big Events
Any type of diamond is one of the most unique gifts you can give anyone, whether it be a birthday, to say ‘congratulations’, or just to appreciate someone. A person who has been gifted with diamond jewelry will most likely never forget the occasion or the person who gave the gift. It is the highlight of a special occasion.
A diamond proposal ring will more often than not turn a ‘girlfriend’ into a blushing ‘fiancée.’
Occasions for Wearing Platinum
Platinum’s durability makes it ideal to be worn more often than not. This is because it is highly resistant to stress and extreme weather conditions and retains its exquisite look better than other metals. Its durability also affords it the ability to hold precious stones like diamonds firmly.
Unlike its counterpart, which is mainly worn for fancy events, platinum pretty much suits any event. Regardless of whether you have been invited to a brunch or your close friend or family’s wedding, platinum jewelry is your go-to any time, any day.
- Say your office is having a party, complementing that sober outfit with those pearl drop platinum earrings is definitely the way to stand out in the crowd without doing ‘too much.’.
- Platinum can be standalone jewelry, so when going for, say a platinum necklace, go easy on the accompanying accessories. Keep the other jewelry minimal so the attention on your platinum will not be taken away.
- For that perfect back-to-work look, wear a platinum bracelet with a diamond-shaped gold link. It will add a touch of sophistication to a pair of shirt and trousers in shades of green and brown, making a bold statement in itself.
- An evening soiree will not be perfect without that diamond-embedded platinum wristwear/bracelet gracing your smart black suit or ‘small’ black dress.
- A touch of class with that exquisite platinum ring is perfect for a more casual event like lunch out with friends/family will call for.
Since its durability makes it need the least amount of maintenance over time, platinum wedding sets are a perfect choice for your big day, as they bring that much-needed sophistication to the table too.
So, back to our initial question; diamonds or platinum, which is better for a casual outing?
Diamond jewelry can be worn for casual outings but have to be tampered down so they don’t look too much. It’s the same as platinum which is perfect for all events as long as the other accompanying accessories are toned down for balance.
Jewelry to Wear for Casual Occasions
Your outfit will determine to a large extent, what sort of jewelry to wear for a casual event. Dressing up for a casual event usually means you are going for a relaxed look. This means taking that edge of a fancier outfit and is usually made up of informal clothing like comfortable clothes and shoes.
Here are some tips you must keep in mind:
- A strand of pearls or a layered necklace will create an effortless, sophisticated and glamorous look. This is especially so if paired with blue jeans or khakis paired with that nice luxurious sweater or fitted T-shirt.
- Stacked bangles, whether diamonds or gemstone studded, will give the perfect bohemian look to this outfit. Long chandelier earrings will complete the look for this outfit, and so will small hoops or stud earrings
- Minimal necklaces in silver or gold will look great over a plain T-shirt, while a trendy pendant will add some flavor to the mix. A long pendant necklace may suit a polo shirt, matched with a bold chandelier or hoop earrings. A turtleneck will go well with pendants, lariats, beads, and even tassels.
- A simple gold ring, a sea glass bracelet, a butterfly chain, to a set of simple glass beads can be the right jewelry to fit that sundress that you have been saving for the summer outing.
- Layered necklaces on a button-down blouse can take you from ‘plain’ to ‘stylish’ in minutes.
Conclusion
Diamonds are forever, and it’s not just the name of a popular song from half a century ago. But are diamonds really better than platinum, as far as casual occasions are concerned? Is it worth investing extra money in expensive diamond jewelry, or should you stick with platinum?
With the help of these few ideas, either is perfect for a casual outing if balanced appropriately to get you noticed in a casual gathering.
Grace