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How It's Done: This Summer's Statement Earrings
Go bold or go home.
Forget delicate studs. This season is all about statement earrings. Whether you go for door knockers, shoulder dusters, or chandeliers—choose a pair guaranteed to stop traffic.
The Spike Earring
A dagger-like style gives any look a dose of hard edge cool.
Eddie Borgo Spike Drop Earrings, $175, nordstrom.com; Alexander Wang Runway Bike Chain Bra Top, $375, alexanderwang.com
The Ornamental Earring
Decorative shoulder-grazers instantly transform your entire look. Note how they add drama to this simple cotton tank.
Oscar de la Renta Crystal Pompom Tassel Clip Earrings, $590, for similar styles visit oscardelarenta.com; Free People 'Bulls Eye' Wrap Front Tank, $48, nordstrom.com
The Chandelier Earring
Play up an embellished top with equally dazzling earrings.
Kent & King Crystal Chandelier Earrings, $24, nordstrom.com; Tory Burch 'Rachel' Embellished Linen Tabard Tank, $895, nordstrom.com
The Tassel Earring
The perfect complement for a cha-cha-cha top? Swingy earrings that dance with every step.
Vince Camuto Long Tassel Drop Earrings, $48, nordstrom.com; Oscar de la Renta Floral Broderie Anglaise Top, $1,090, farfetch.com
The Drop Earring
It's all about balance! We love the contrast of sparkly costume jewelry with an everyday top.
Gucci earrings, for similar styles visit gucci.com; Madewell 'Central' Stripe Cotton Shirt, $69.50, nordstrom.com
The Graphic Earring
Highlight a gorgeous neckline detail with graphic, face-framers that call attention to your neck and shoulders.
Alexis Bittar Lucite Metal 'Dangling Orbit' Clip Earrings, $325, nordstrom.com; Proenza Schouler Off the Shoulder Dress, $6,700, proenzaschouler.com
Stylist: Gretchen Gunlocke Fenton; Model: Antonina Vasylchenko @IMG; Hair: Cecilia Romero; Makeup: Morgane Martini
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