Best Jewelry for a Versatile College Wardrobe

When you are packing for college and buying new clothing and accessories to keep you stylish on campus, it can be difficult to decide what you must have and what you can leave behind. Jewelry can transform a basic outfit, making your wardrobe seem much larger than it really is. The right fashion jewelry makes it easy to dress up for a date or look cute for class. Don't forget to splurge on a few new pieces of jewelry when you are back to school shopping. Choose a few of these pieces to round out your college wardrobe:

Versatile Jewelry for College:

1. Long chains: Almost every girl has a collection of necklace pendants. The cool pendants you bought in high school and the lovely pendants you received as graduation and birthday gifts should go along with you to college. Long necklaces are a favorite current fashion jewelry trend; you can create your own long necklaces with a few nice chains and your existing collection of pendants. Consider one or two long chains in yellow gold, white gold or sterling silver. Leather cords also offer a very fashionable way to wear your pendants.
   
2. Cuff bracelets: Cuff bracelets will always be in fashion because they are easy to wear and match almost anything. Leather cuffs are edgy while gold cuffs are tribal. A multicolored glass cuff bracelet will quickly become your go-to piece when you are dressed in brooding campus black. Cuff watches will keep you on time without cramping your personal jewelry style.
   
3. Hoop earrings: Hoop earrings are a must-have because they are so versatile. The same pair of sleek gold hoops can be worn to your first college dance as well as your first study group lunch. Large hoop earrings are the perfect pieces jewelry for evening while petite hoop earrings are lovely during the day.
   
4. Cocktail rings: Simple silver bands are great for everyday wear, but when you need to give your look more pizzazz, consider bold and dramatic cocktail rings. Cocktail rings were commonly donned for parties in their early years, but now they are very commonly worn with jeans and casual dresses. Choose from cocktail rings featuring large gemstones, intricate metalwork and fashionable glass embellishments.