How much jewelry to wear

Dear Style Matters, 

While reading Charla Krupp’s book, How Not to Look Old, I ran across the rule of 3 bling (p. 144). I had never heard of this and neither had anyone else I’ve spoken with. Does this mean that if I wear my wedding ring, engagement ring, and ring guard, I’m done? That means no watch, earrings, necklace or bracelet? Help!

Kim L

Dear Kim,

We don’t agree with everthing in the book and this is one of them.  Go for balance.  If you are wearing big earrings, you may not need a necklace.  If you are piling on the bracelets, you may only need earrings.  If your necklace is your statement piece, then take off the bracelets.  Make sense?  Your wedding set and watch are always there.  If you happen to have a huge, diamond watch that you wear daily, you may not want to pile on the bracelets.   Right now, big, bold jewelry is in, enjoy.

Judie and Evelinda