Chains as a decor for clothes and accessories

Asking any of us if we love chains is probably not worth it.

"Give the women chains - they love them!" - Coco Chanel.

What chains are we talking about? - Of course, everyone understands. - About decorative, about ornaments.

It is said that these chains were brought into fashion by the same Coco Chanel. After all, she first thought of using them as pens for women's handbags. But that was only the beginning. And then chains appeared on all garments and accessories. Gradually, due to the emergence of the style of punk and metal, they became more and more aggressive.

And today we wear chains and chains with great pleasure, and not only as handles on handbags, but also on the neck, arms, legs, in everyday and evening dresses. Belts-chains, shoulder straps-chains, chains in handbags or shoes, chains of huge size and thin graceful chains, chains of noble metals of yellow and gray colors and chains of simple metal or plastic, textiles, leather.

Gold and imitation gold look good on tanned skin, bright summer clothes or in green tones, silver and platinum or ordinary stainless steel go well with many colors. Silver or platinum with black are gorgeous, the bluish snow sparkling in the sun suggests a luxurious combination of lavender and silver. Silver chains will also mysteriously shimmer against a purple or lilac background.

Plastic chains allow you to have any color, which means that any gamut of shades can be perfectly combined with them - both neutral shades and catchy bright outfits.

Luxurious sets can be obtained using various fabrics, combining chains with airy chiffon or with a denser fabric such as leather. In creating images in the style of Gothic and military, a variety of chains can also come in handy.

Where and how to use chains, this decision depends on the model and fabric of your outfit, and of course, on your own imagination.