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How to wear Pearls casually?

Reader's Request
This request is from my sweet and supportive sister-in-law (husband's cousin) - Soomya! She is a complete fashion fanatic and a recent (proud!) Graduate of London College of Fashion. Recently, in one of London's Vintage shops she got her hands on some Vintage Chanel Pearl Strings (lucky girl!) and asked me if I could show her some ways to style them in contemporary and modern ways. Well, since I do not have any Chanel or otherwise pearls of my own I had to take help of some fashion collages. N.B. To find details of any of the products featured in the collages, simply click on them. They are connected to their online retail site. 

Fred Flare, Banana Republic, Dooney & Bourke


This would be my take on styling the pearls for a Lunch, may be? Paired with a summery white dress worn with a belt and splashes of red! 

MICHAEL Michael Kors, Bebe, Lilly Pulitzer


Here I plan to wear the gorgeous [preferably Chanel! :P] pearls with a bright pink dress and edgy high heels for an evening date or dinner or maybe both! 

Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy, See by Chloe, Paige


This is more of a casual way to wear the pearls with a flared dark denims and crisp white shirt and a tan bag. Ideal for shopping, or coffee? 


Camilla Skovgaard, Nordstrom, Michael Kors


Skinny Black pants with a flattering pink top and high heels. More of a classic evening-out look finished with a dash of pearls! What say? :)





NYLA, Jonathan Saunders


This is out and out edgy slash rockstar look with color-blocked dress and even edgier booties. However, here I mixed so-to-say my pearls with some metal chains to give it a 'Rihanna' take! 

How do you all wear your pearls?

Hope this post helps you Soomya! Do let us all know, how you finally decided to wear them. We would wanna see those Chanel pearls for sure! :)  

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65 comments

  1. EmilyApril 18, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Great collections! I love the pink and green dress; It's kinda wild. :)

    xoxo
    Em

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  2. Piril MariaApril 18, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Loved the tips. Thanks.




    ♥ Love,
    http://thebookness.blogspot.com

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  3. sulagna April 18, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    the fourth set has to be my fave :) lovely post Tanvi

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  4. PurviApril 18, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    My fav would be the first look.classy and elegant :)

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  5. NightflierApril 18, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    love the classy evening out look! :)

    In a totally traditional Indian setting many times pearls look gorgeous on sarees too!

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  6. LeiaApril 18, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    I love all your ideas! I think I am very boring when it comes to pearls, I normally wear them with pale pink/lace/otherwise girly outfits. What a great idea to wear them with a silk top and skinny black trousers. I will definitely try that! :)

    ♥ Leia

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  7. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    love the pink top look...and agree with Yamini, sarees!

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  8. the nyanzi reportApril 18, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Great ideas and impressive selection.

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  9. SarahApril 18, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Fantastic post! I've never had he courage to wear pearls- only when i was a bridesmaid, but you have put together some wonderful options. Now, if only i could afford some Chanel ones...

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  10. ash89April 18, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    I really like the first one. Classy!

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  11. RiàApril 18, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    nice tips, i am not too fond of pearls though.

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  12. SwatiApril 18, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    i have a white pearl string and i love to wear them with knee length dresses and jeans -top but tops are generally in light shades..
    have thought of mixing em with some bright colors but never dare to do it till this time.

    1st and 4th are the one i like most.

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  13. Hippie HollyApril 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I love the rockstar look the best. I don't wear pearls at all..they don't suit me at all..not in terms of looks but everytime I wear pearls, real ones something bad happens. I am pretty superstitious like that so goodbye pearls it was!

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  14. ChandanaApril 18, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Aft seeing this post.. i really dont know why i never tried wearing pearls! i love all the looks...

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  15. MereamApril 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Loving the last look! I have a hard time wearing pearl necklaces casually. Earrings are fine but necklaces are hard to pull off. These tips are awesome :)

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  16. NatashaApril 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Thanks for the tips! The fourth one is my personal fave :) The only time I wore pearl was on my wedding day and now its stacked away in some unknown corner of my closet..Maybe its time to dust it and make use of it :)

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  17. KittuApril 18, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Love ur posts..Specially this one as I love pearls.I wear my pearls with diamonds all the time in a platinum chain and believe me...they look heavenly.They go well will all the outfits.

    Keep posting and inspiring us.
    Luv

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  18. soomyaApril 18, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    woohoo .. i love d post !!! im gonaa try all four bhabhiii !!! love it :) thankk u sooo muchh !1 thts definitly the kinda advice i needed frm uu :D

    P.s i wore dem on my graduation :)
    pictures coming up soon !!

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  19. FashionPhDApril 18, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    OMG! i want to go to LCF!!

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  20. BhushavaliApril 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I love the black skinny pants & pink top look...
    Customized T-Shirt Print

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  21. Tara @ Haute LunchApril 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love the suggestions! I usually wear my purple/grey or pink pearls more casually, but save the white pearls for a more formal look. However, I really love the idea of wearing them over a multi-chain necklace!

    I wish my pearls were Chanel, too!

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  22. SherApril 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Cute ideas! They're all really classy:)

    xx

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  23. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I love pearls! I think they are so elegant and classic and can instantly change your look! I wear pearls all the time!!
    <3

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  24. AmritApril 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    May be you need to also write 'How to BUY good pearls?' .....from China..cheaper.

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  25. bollywoodstylediariesApril 18, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love pearls and I think they can be worn with anything - they are just so classy! I love both the jeans outfits!

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  26. My Unfinished LifeApril 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    when it comes to jwellery, im a total pearls person, have single strand pearls necklace , double strand pearls necklace, pearls necklace with pendant set..you name it!!!

    i have worn them in many ways, but my favorite is the classic chiffon sari, heels and double strand pearls necklace combo!!

    and while on wearing them in different ways, one elderly elegant lady comes to my mind..i used to spot her ofetn during my evening jogs in lodhi garden..she used always come on her walks there wearing crisp white collar tee, grey/pastel sweat and double strand pearls necklace, combined with her elegant all white hair, she used to look a total maharani on a walk amongst us lesser beings!!!

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  27. MirandaApril 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Fabulous looks, I like the first and the last. And I wear pearls with EVERYTHING.

    Miranda
    www.indcfashion.com

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  28. Style EyesApril 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I don't have any pearls but would love to get some. I love that last dress. i wonder how pearls would look with a plain grey or black t shirt for a casual outfit though.

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  29. Anupriya DGApril 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Chanel pearls??? Are you serious????? Sigh!

    You've come up with so many ways of doing justice to the pearls.....can't wait to see you sis-in-law rock it!

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  30. SMApril 18, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    beautiful pic

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  31. HiFashionApril 18, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Great tips on how to wear pearls! I think I'm definitely going try the casual way, with the flared jeans. Amazing.

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  32. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I love that edgy/rockstar look! Yowza!

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  33. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEApril 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Love all the looks! And wow how lucky is she? If I could get my hands on Chanel vintage pearls I would definitely wear them with every single outfit I created :) xoxo

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  34. NehaApril 18, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    love the first outfit and combo. And the necklace is awesome too! me wants :)

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  35. simple girl.....April 18, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    love all the suggestions .. specially the denim look.. .

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  36. www.majormusthaves.comApril 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I love wearing pearls with jeans or a girly dress. Love all the looks!! Stay beautiul inside and out!

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  37. Lydz xXApril 18, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    all the selectiona are soo good. i like to wear my stacked in with ather jewels :)

    http://themashedup.blogspot.com/
    Lydz xX

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  38. stylenuggetsApril 18, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Ooh that reminds me I haven't worn my pearls for ages! With all the statement jewellery out there they've been abandoned.

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  39. myfloorisred.comApril 19, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    I use to wear almost daily my pearl earrings that I got from my mother, and match them ... to all :-)
    Like the third set with the buttom bell jeans!

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  40. ImsuApril 19, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Oh I LOVE pearls!! They make every outfit look so classy.
    I usually wear them with dresses or wear 2-3 coloured [fake] pearls with jeans. :)

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  41. michelle_April 19, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    i wear my pearls in all sorts of ways !
    from elegant to rocker style as well :)

    xoxo
    www.glistersandblisters.com

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  42. ZarnaApril 19, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    i don't wear pearls, but you just might have inspired me to try some out!

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  43. EllieApril 19, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Great suggestions! I haven't worn pearls in so long, just because I don't really know how I'd style them!
    Have a great day!
    -Ellie

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  44. MoniqueApril 19, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I adore that first outfit you put together! Those earrings are so sweet and the red ahh...such a powerful colors. You assemble outfits so well lady. cheers

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  45. archives vintageApril 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    i actually prefer to wear pearls casually!

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  46. Diana MieczanApril 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I love that first outfit and I would totally wear it! What a fantastic post. Wish you a sunny Tuesday, darling
    Kisses

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  47. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    i love pearls... cnt wear gold for tooo long...(can hear grandmother gasping in the background :))

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  48. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    that was the 47th comment... thot i would make it 48... :)

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  49. Miss. MysticApril 19, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Great collection, love the post.Qucik question, What kinda pearls can guys wear, without looking like they borrowed it from his mommy?

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  50. vaApril 19, 2011 at 2:53 PM

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  51. Kristin and MeganApril 19, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I love to rock them with a tee and distressed boyfriend jeans. I'm all about fashion contradictions!

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  52. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I love it!

    The other day (for like an hour. lol things happen when you have a baby.) I wore majorly ripped skinny jeans with a man's white V neck T and my chain of long pearls and beads.

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  53. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I love it!

    The other day (for like an hour. lol things happen when you have a baby.) I wore majorly ripped skinny jeans with a man's white V neck T and my chain of long pearls and beads.

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  54. PiyaApril 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    pearls can be worn in so many ways as you have shown!!!!! love the last look the best - edgy, fun adn young!

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  55. FashionistableApril 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I would wear them like your last style board. That one is my favourite. Xxxx

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  56. Jelena ZivanovicApril 20, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Hey my beauty,i like your choices and the way u combine them with each outfit!When i wear white pearls i like to be let's say elegant,with some skirt or dress,really nice shoes,maybe even leopard ones to be bit edgier...what i prefer is to wear pearls in the other colors,for example black!:)
    kisses
    Jelena
    http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/

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  57. SuruchiApril 20, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Hey Tanvi,
    These are mind blowing combinations...
    The traditional pearls get such a contemporary and classic look that would never go wrong!
    Like you never do:-)

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  58. Jess (hellowifeonline.com)April 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Great suggestions! I haven't worn my pearls since my wedding, it's such a shame!

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  59. Barbara von EngerApril 21, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I adore Pearls, but I prefer to wear antique pearls - rather than the modern pearls. I'm so in love with the unusual colour of the antique pearls. XX

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  60. LVApril 22, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I just recently started experimenting with wearing pearls more casually. These are great tips! My favorite is the rockstar look. I love it!

    http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

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  61. MMNMApril 24, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    OMG, pearls! My favorite!! I bought fake pearls for my first job interview and wore them with a skirt suit. Then my mom gave me a great string of pearls when I finished the Ph.D. (always get them properly strung with knots between each pearl) and I wear those with dressier outfits. I have purple pearls on a black leather string that are rather edgy and go with jeans, etc. I have 2 sets of pink pearls that I twist together to make a dramatic chunky look. A string of black pearls adds a great touch to any outfit. I also have a cascading pearl necklace for a dramatic evening look. Finally, I have delicate rice pearls that can be worn casually or with work clothes--Whew! I did not even know I had so many pearls!
    Meetu D

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  62. dogfoodsinfoApril 24, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    tanvi, i love the combination of the pearls and the outfits:)

    I look forward to reading more of your stuff.

    -Sarah Villaflor :)

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  63. MyraaApril 24, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Interesting mixes.

    One way I love wearing pearls is mixing it with coral The white against orange just gives a happy feel to it!

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  64. shuchitaApril 25, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I usually don't wear pearls but if i were to wear them I would refer to this post :)

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  65. KimberleeApril 29, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Great ideas! Pearls definitely don't have to be boring and ladylike. I have a long rope of faux pearls that I either tie in a knot or rope around twice sometimes with a brooch :)

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