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"  My dear friend, Annie, recently complimented my necklace, explaining that she doesn&amp;#039;t often wear them herself. I&amp;#039;m very passionate about wardrobe staples that every woman should have in her closet: a white blouse, a pencil skirt, and an LBD. But there&amp;#039;s another piece in which we should all invest: a fabulous statement necklace. Unlike an in-your-face shirt or jacket, this attention-grabbing jewelry can be worn with a multitude of outfits. It can dress up a t-shirt and jeans, and best of all, no matter how your body may change, a statement necklace will always fit. Bold necklaces are also a great way to subtly incorporate trends into your look. If neon colors are outside your comfort zone, a brightly-colored necklace will lend a fun pop to your outfits. I know steal-the-show necklaces can be intimidating \u2014 not to mention heavy \u2014 so if you don&amp;#039;t usually include them in your daily outfits, start small. A longer necklace with delicate beads transitions easily from day to night, and looks as striking with a casual top as it does with a dress. I prefer long necklaces and usually wear them layered. Don&amp;#039;t worry about silver versus gold \u2014 I love mixing metals. I recently splurged on a new statement piece \u2014 a J. Crew bubble necklace \u2014 and have already gotten a ton of use from (and compliments about) it. I&amp;#039;ve worn my necklace with dresses and jeans alike, and love how its over-the-top style and aqua color add an exclamation point to any outfit. It was definitely a worthy investment for my wardrobe!  Catherine Hageman dispatches fashionista tendencies fit for a corporate career on Small Town, Big Wardrobe. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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