HOW DO I KNOW MY NECKLACE SIZE?
The easiest way to know the right necklace size is to measure an existing necklace or pendant that suits you. A tape measure will be very useful. Untie the chain and straighten it when measuring. Put it on a table or flat surface so that it is easy to measure. If you don’t have a necklace on hand, it’s also not difficult to know the size of the necklace that suits you.
Measure Your Neck Size
The measurement of neck size is very important to determine the appropriate length of the necklace. When measuring, use a soft tape around your neck and keep the tape parallel when measuring. Then, add 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) to your neck size to calculate the minimum chain length that suits you.
If your neck size is between 13 inches (33 cm) and 14.5 inches (36.8 cm), an 18-inch (45.7 cm) necklace is a good choice.
If your neck size is between 15 inches (38 cm) and 16.5 inches (41.9 cm), it is recommended to choose a necklace of 20 inches (50.8 cm).
If your neck size is 17 inches (43.2 cm) to 18.5 inches (47 cm), you can choose a 22-inch (55.9 cm) necklace.
Height
Height is also a factor to consider when choosing the necklace length. In addition to the size of the neck, your height will also change the position of the necklace when wearing. Long necklaces can overwhelm short people, and tall people are not suitable for short necklaces.
If you are less than 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm) tall, wear a necklace of 16 to 20 inches (40 to 50 cm).
For people between 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm) and 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall, necklaces of any length will look great.
People who are 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall or taller can also wear necklaces of any length, but long chain necklaces are best for tall people because they accentuate the taller figure.
Body Type
Choose a necklace size that suits your body shape. Just as different clothes can bring out different parts of the body, different necklace lengths will also highlight different parts of the body, because people’s eyes will stop at the end of the necklace. If you want to highlight a certain part of the body, try choosing the right length by the end of the necklace in that position.
If you are small, a short and thin chain is a good choice. If you have a fuller figure, a slightly longer and thicker chain will look better. Full-bodied women should avoid wearing necklaces below the breast line. You can try wearing a slightly shorter necklace, such as an 18-22 inch necklace.
Face Shape
Some necklace sizes can be used to modify the shape of the face.
A necklace with a length of 10 to 16 inches (25.4 to 40.6 cm) helps soften the chin of people with heart-shaped faces. This method is also suitable for those with rectangular faces.
People with round faces should avoid wearing short necklaces or chokers, as these necklaces will make the face look rounder. A long necklace of 26 to 36 inches (66 to 91.4 cm) can lengthen the chin better.
People with long faces can choose to wear shorter necklaces to modify their faces, such as chokers and princess necklaces that are between 16 inches and 18 inches in size. A short and round necklace will not make the face look longer.
If you have an oval face, then wearing any shape, length or type of necklace will be charming.
Men’s Standard Necklace Size
Men’s standard necklace sizes are 18 inches (45.7 cm), 20 inches (50.8 cm), 22 inches (55.9 cm), 24 inches (61 cm) and 30 inches (76.2 cm).
For smaller men, an 18-inch necklace happens to fall at the bottom of the neck, which may be an inch lower than a man’s Adam’s apple. For most men, a necklace of this length is considered a choker, and this length may be too tight and uncomfortable for larger men.
A 20-inch necklace may fall on the top of a round neck shirt or between the first and second buttons of a men’s shirt. Necklaces of this length are suitable for wearing on the inside or outside of a shirt. For men with thick necks, this is the minimum recommended necklace size.
22 inches is also a common length for men’s necklaces, and it can go well with a pendant. This necklace is usually a few inches below the collarbone and below the second button of a buttoned shirt. Necklaces of this length can be worn inside or outside the shirt according to the necklace style.
Necklaces of 24 inches usually fall in the middle of the breastbone. This length is another common length of pendants. It is often worn on the outside of shirts.
30 inches is the longest of standard length men’s necklaces. This length of the necklace is designed to be worn over a shirt and usually does not match any pendants.
Women’s Standard Necklace Size
Women’s standard necklace sizes are 14 inches (35.6 cm), 16 inches (40.6 cm), 18 inches (45.7 cm), 20 inches (50.8 cm), 22 inches (55.9 cm), etc.
The 14-inch necklace fits like a choker, tightly around the neck.
The 16-inch necklace hangs perfectly at the bottom of the neck like a collar. For a petite woman, it will fall on your collarbone, and for a large-size woman, it may be more like a choker.
Princess length is 18 inches. The 18-inch necklace is a common choice for women, this length will fall on the collarbone. This length is very popular to add pendants.
The 20-24 inch necklace is between the collarbone and the chest. Necklaces with this length are called matinee necklaces.
The 28-36 inch necklace is on the bust or an inch or two below. Necklaces with this length are called opera.
Necklaces longer than opera – 36 to 42 inches collectively referred to as ropes.