I Think Every Chic Woman Should Own These 3 Types of Earrings

There's one thing that all fashion enthusiasts agree on—that accessories can make an outfit. That's why we're launching a monthly column, Successorise, charting the latest extras that stylish girls will want to know about. From the smart workwear add-ons that could seal the deal in the office to the most of-the-moment tweaks that can spin a basic outfit into a high-fashion trajectory, this is Who What Wear UK's regular guide to the most important accessorising rules to know now.

In the same way that every girl needs a little black dress or a perfect leather jacket, earrings have established a place in a woman's classic repertoire, and we aren't just talking about a simple pair of pearl studs. Few other accessories can have quite the instant impact on your audience: A subtle It bag may only be noticed by those in the know, a pair of bold heels can be tricky to wear 24/7, but a whacking-great pair of earrings? Well, everyone clocks them. They frame your face. They make every boring outfit suddenly feel that little bit brighter. That's why we're celebrating them for this month's Successorise feature.

Keep reading to see the three essential earring trends every well-dressed girl should be armed with—just in case.

1. GOLD HOOPS

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(Image credit: Phill Taylor; GRAPHIC: Greta Larkins)

Style Notes: On the ears of sassy street style stars or senior execs, there's something about a pair of gold hoops that works so hard for every kind of woman. This season, more than ever, you'll find a vast array of options veering into the more statement gold-hoop arena, but some smaller-scale versions are always worth an investment—they are your day-to-day earrings, without a doubt.

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2. NOVELTY EARRINGS

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(Image credit: Getty Images; GRAPHIC: Greta Larkins)

Style Notes: Whether you're into faux flowers, kooky characters or an extraordinary jumbo set of pearls like those pictured above, there's much to be said for the punch of personality a pair of unorthodox earrings can bring.

3. CRYSTAL DROPS

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(Image credit: Sandra Semburg; GRAPHIC: Greta Larkins)

Style Notes: Traditionally for evening attire only, crystal bling stormed onto the fashion scene in a twinkling blazer almost a decade ago. Wearing these shiny chandeliers and drops in the day has become normal practice, as well as a very simple fast track to elevating the most basic of outfits. There's almost nothing more street styleable than a gobstopper-size pair of baubles sitting atop a white tee.

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Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.