Choker is a risky piece as not everyone can flaunt it. These close-fitting jewels have the potential of giving a striking definition to any appearances. Here’s how you can jazzed up your pick to ace the next ethnic look:

Chokers have been around for decades.  Hence, if you are such a lucky daughter whose mother happens to possess one, showcase your family heirloom with a modern twist. If you are wearing a simple outfit with one colored blouseor top; wearimpressive choker on your neck for major vintage vibes. This simple twist will entirely change your ethnic look. Go all out and make a statement in your all-black or monochromatic ensemble with an extravagant neckpiece. Just remember, to maximize the impact of this piece; skip chunky earrings because that will take attention away from your choker. Shimmer dresses, sequined dresses, or busy patterns are a big ‘NO’ because everything willblend up and your jewelry will not stand out.

At your friends or siblings wedding, you can opt for an indo-western fusion ensemble to look different from the crowd. Whether it’s a contemporary saree, cold shoulder or strapless neckline lehenga set or even a crop top, pants and cape look; choker merge with everything. Pick one with colored beads or floral details to match with your outfit.Strapless necklines and chokers are a match made in fashion heaven since it’s timeless. Depending on your outfit, you can go for totally fitted choker or something with a few hanging pieces at the bottom. Choker with anything strapless also works to lengthen your torso and draw the eyes up towards your face. For the bridal shower ceremony, you can wear an oxidized silver choker necklace with yourethnic jumpsuit,front slit ankle length kurti set or cotton maxi dress to give it the right amount of flair.

A lot of women avoid wearing heavy gold necklaces over their saree border for fear of over-accessorizing. But if the sareeborderdoesn’t have embroidery then, there is no reason to skip on wearing a choker. This is definitely a statement look and not for those who prefer to keep thingsminimalist. This approach too has a touch of the old-world charm, especially when pairing traditional woven saree with bigger gold layered choker. Remember when trying this to keep your hair neatly tucked away in an up do to balance out the proportions.