Layering necklaces

How to Layer Necklaces

Layered necklaces can transform even the simplest outfit. With a few smart choices, you can create looks that feel polished, personal, and effortless.

• Mix different chain lengths and weights to avoid overlap and tangling. A shorter choker paired with a mid-length pendant and a longer chain often creates a natural flow.
• Play with texture, mixing textures keeps your layers intentional.
• Add a focal point - choose one standout piece - a tarot pendant, cushion pendant - and let the simpler chains frame it.
• Combine heavier and lighter chains for stability, put them on shortest to longest. Stagger chain lengths by at least an inch.
• There are no strict rules - layering is about expression. Mix what feels right, create your rhythm, and let your necklaces speak for you.

How to choose the right length:

Minimal everyday wear (15–18″)
Sits around or just above the collarbone. Clean, versatile, and easy to wear daily.

Layered or relaxed fit (20.5″)
Tom Wood’s most common length. Works well alone or as part of a layered look.

Statement or longer layering (21.5–27″)
Adds more fall and movement. Ideal for pendants or when you want a bolder expression.