Layering looks effortless when every strand sits at a different height. Here is the simple method we use, step by step.
1. Start close
Begin with your shortest strand, around 38cm. It sits at the base of the neck and anchors everything else. A fine single strand in a quiet colour, like our Oat or Sandpiper necklaces, works best here.
2. Drop a length
Add a second strand that is 4–6cm longer. The gap stops strands from tangling and lets each one show. This is the place for colour: teal against cream, or terracotta against sand.
3. Build the stack
Add a third or fourth strand with a bolder bead or a small disc, at 45–48cm. Keep the longest piece the most graphic, so the eye travels down.
Pair with the neckline
| Neckline | What to stack |
|---|---|
| Halter or high neck crochet | Two short strands (38cm + 42cm) sitting above the neckline |
| Square or smocked neckline | Three strands of 40cm, 44cm and 48cm |
| V-neck or tie-neck blouse | A full stack of three to five, longest finishing inside the V |
| Off-shoulder | One or two short strands to keep the collarbone open |
Wrists & ankles
Stack brass bangles in mixed textures (smooth, hammered and twisted) on one wrist and leave the other bare or add one beaded piece. Anklets look best in twos: a fine double strand with one bolder beaded anklet.
Keep them untangled
Fasten each necklace separately, shortest first, and take them off in the same order. Store them flat or on separate hooks. More in our Care Guide.