Ask Daisy: How Can I Rock My Pearls Without Looking Prissy?

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Dear Daisy,

I have a beautiful strand of pearls given to me by my parents at my high-school graduation. They’re extremely sentimental, but every time I put them on I feel too prim. How can I make them cooler?

Great question! We love mixing plain, classic strands with other kinds of beads for a slight bohemian vibe. We love this little turquoise choker from Chan Luu, or this pretty carnelian number from Jia Jia.

You can also just wear them alone with a chambray shirt—this one is worth every penny, we promise, or just a plain tee or old-school gray sweatshirt and jeans. My advice to you is to steer clear of classics like little black dresses or sweater sets when you want to rock the pearls (even though I love them like that, myself). And if you’re interested in some cool pearls, I love this fun mix, and these earrings that have just a bit of an edge.