Casual chokers have been a much-loved fashion accessory, adding sass to street style since early 2000s.This wedding season; the traditional choker trend underwent a fashionable transformation and showing no signs of going anyplace soon. It’s no mystery that, choker looks best on long and slender necks; so if you were blessed with one; then it would be best to steer this necklace style. 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:

Bengali bride

Bengali brides usually grasp everyone’s attention with their spectacular and dazzling jewelry pieces. Thus, you can elect for a heavily worked kundan, gold and pearl choker with your classic Kolkata banarasi saree or Bengali katan saree. And if you desire to double up the wow factor; then layer your choker with a sitahar. Keep both neckpieces minimalistic for a modern take on the Mughal inspired panache. Get inspiration from Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor for a regal look or Neha Dhupia and Anushka Sharma for an exquisite pastel look.

Go solo with statement jewelry

Wearing statement jewelry for weddings has become a colossal trend right away. Just one, big-eye catching jewelry instantly adds drama to your attire. If you are attending a daytime haldi or mehendi ceremony wear your diamond or solitaire choker featuring intricate designs. And if you have a simple choker; the best way to pair it up is with a matching statement earning. Unique wide round, triangular or square shaped choker with thin straps makes the neck more conspicuous. These designs are immensely trending thanks to the renowned Indian jewelry house for popularizing the vintage inspired pairing.

Wear your mother’s bridal jewelry

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 blouse or top; wear impressive 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 will blend up and your jewelry will not stand out.

Create your own fusion

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 your ethnic jumpsuit, front slit ankle length kurti set or cotton maxi dress to give it the right amount of flair.

A timeless traditional look

A lot of women avoid wearing heavy gold necklaces over their saree border for fear of over-accessorizing. But if the saree border doesn’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 things minimalist. 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.