Yes You Can Wear A Body Chain, Even if You're Not Rihanna
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Rihanna at the 2015 BET Awards
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To the 2015 BET Awards, Rihanna wore a custom sapphirem ruby, and emerald dragon Jacquie Aiche bodychain.
At Work
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For the office, demure is best, especially if you work at a buttoned-up establishment. Opt for a simple and streamlined body chain. This one will add an extra bit of glimmer to your work ensemble!
Chan Luu Gold-Plated Swarovski Crystal Body Chain, $295, net-a-porter.com
Mango Leather Jacket, $380, mango.com
Finery London Hector Woven cami top, $45, finerylondon.com
Finery London Adderly Wrap Midi Skirt, $85, finerylondon.com
ASOS Haphazard Heeled Sandals, $69, asos.com
Shahla Karimi Bar Cuff with White Topaz, $245, shahlakarimi.com
Shahla Karimi Bar Bangle with Turquoise, $165, shahlakarimi.com
Chan Luu Gold-Plated Swarovski Crystal Body Chain, $295, net-a-porter.com
Mango Leather Jacket, $380, mango.com
Finery London Hector Woven cami top, $45, finerylondon.com
Finery London Adderly Wrap Midi Skirt, $85, finerylondon.com
ASOS Haphazard Heeled Sandals, $69, asos.com
Shahla Karimi Bar Cuff with White Topaz, $245, shahlakarimi.com
Shahla Karimi Bar Bangle with Turquoise, $165, shahlakarimi.com
At Work
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Bodychains are interesting when paired with a collared blouse, acting as a necklace. Feeling daring for evening? Ditch the shirt and just wear the blazer!
Gorjana Nina Bodychain, $95, revolveclothing.com
H&M Fitted Blazer, $50, hm.com
H&M Suit Pants, $30, hm.com
Carvela Kurt Geriger Albert Court Shoes, $155, kurtgeiger.us
Joe Fresh Slim Silk Shirt, $30, joefresh.com
Elizabeth & James Serra Stud Earrings, $60, shopbop.com
Eddie Borgo Extra Thin Safety Chain Bracelet, $175, eddiborgo.com
Gorjana Nina Bodychain, $95, revolveclothing.com
H&M Fitted Blazer, $50, hm.com
H&M Suit Pants, $30, hm.com
Carvela Kurt Geriger Albert Court Shoes, $155, kurtgeiger.us
Joe Fresh Slim Silk Shirt, $30, joefresh.com
Elizabeth & James Serra Stud Earrings, $60, shopbop.com
Eddie Borgo Extra Thin Safety Chain Bracelet, $175, eddiborgo.com
The Evening
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It’s always good to start with solid colored garment because if you choose a print or embellished piece, the body chain might lose its place in the visual pandemonium. This red BCBG jumpsuit is already a statement on it’s own but the body chain adds a an extra bit of spice.
BCBG Rossana Cutout Back Jumpsuit, $298, bcbg.com
Vanessa Mooney The Montana Bodychain, $83, revolveclothing.com
Gianvito Rossi Red Suede Sandals, $895, mytheresa.com
Olympia Le-Tan Lord of the Flies Clutch, $674, olympialetan.com
Wwake Small Arc Ring, $378, ylang23.com
Wwake Arc Lineage Ring with Diamond, $245, ylang23.com
Wwake Arc Lineage Ring with Emerald, $232, ylang23.com
Lady Grey Mini Eye Studs in Gold Vermeil, $130, ladygreyjewelry.com
BCBG Rossana Cutout Back Jumpsuit, $298, bcbg.com
Vanessa Mooney The Montana Bodychain, $83, revolveclothing.com
Gianvito Rossi Red Suede Sandals, $895, mytheresa.com
Olympia Le-Tan Lord of the Flies Clutch, $674, olympialetan.com
Wwake Small Arc Ring, $378, ylang23.com
Wwake Arc Lineage Ring with Diamond, $245, ylang23.com
Wwake Arc Lineage Ring with Emerald, $232, ylang23.com
Lady Grey Mini Eye Studs in Gold Vermeil, $130, ladygreyjewelry.com
Wwake Rings
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Wwake Small Arc Ring, $378, ylang23.com
Wwake Arc Lineage Ring with Diamond, $245, ylang23.com
Wwake Arc Lineage Ring with Emerald, $232, ylang23.com
Wwake Arc Lineage Ring with Diamond, $245, ylang23.com
Wwake Arc Lineage Ring with Emerald, $232, ylang23.com
The Evening
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Find a bodychain with an interesting choker or neckpiece that can serve as an alternative necklace and wear it with a plunging neckline blazer. This will add some glam and sexiness to your look (read: good for date night!).
Mango Double-Breasted Blazer, $130, mango.com
Haati Chai Riya Bodychain, $125, haatichai.com
Lulu Guiness Chloe Mirrored Perspex Box Clutch, $499, asos.com
Tamara Mellon Gladiatrix Embellished Suede Sandals, $695, net-a-porter.com
Wwake Black and White Diamond Micropave Arc Earrings, $552, ylang23.com
Topshop High-Waisted Knickers, $22, topshop.com
Mango Double-Breasted Blazer, $130, mango.com
Haati Chai Riya Bodychain, $125, haatichai.com
Lulu Guiness Chloe Mirrored Perspex Box Clutch, $499, asos.com
Tamara Mellon Gladiatrix Embellished Suede Sandals, $695, net-a-porter.com
Wwake Black and White Diamond Micropave Arc Earrings, $552, ylang23.com
Topshop High-Waisted Knickers, $22, topshop.com
Tamara Mellon Gladiatrix Embellished Suede Sandals
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Tamara Mellon Sandals, $695, net-a-porter.com
Wwake Black and White Diamond Micropave Arc Earrings
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Wwake Earrings, $552, ylang23.com
The Weekend
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If you’re opting for a dress for the weekend, pair the body chain with a flattering frock so that the chain can naturally lie on your figure with out any discrepancies. Or layer it underneath a dress with a deep neckline.
Gorjana Bali Bodychain, $90, revolveclothing.com
Front Row Shop Knitted V-Neckline dress, $66, frontrowshop.com
Feit Hand Sewn Slipper, $480, feitdirect.com
Building Block Bucket in Nude, $485, building—block.com
H&M Sunglasses, $8, hm.com
Jennifer Meyer Wishbone Studs, $300, barneys.com
Gorjana Bali Bodychain, $90, revolveclothing.com
Front Row Shop Knitted V-Neckline dress, $66, frontrowshop.com
Feit Hand Sewn Slipper, $480, feitdirect.com
Building Block Bucket in Nude, $485, building—block.com
H&M Sunglasses, $8, hm.com
Jennifer Meyer Wishbone Studs, $300, barneys.com
The Weekend
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A bodychain is a cool way to elevate and enliven your go to weekend outfit. Throw one on your white tee and denim combo!
Sunahara Spike Body chain, $69, revolveclothing.com
A Common Space Frayed Denim Flares, $150, acommonspace.com
Theory Lydra B Tank in Nebulous, $80, theory.com
Aquazarra Belgravia Suede Pumps, $725, net-a-porter.com
Astley Clarke Moonstone Oval Stilla Bracelet, $150, astleyclarke.com
ASOS Zip Top with Wooden Ball Fitting Clutch Bag, $33, asos.com
Sunahara Spike Body chain, $69, revolveclothing.com
A Common Space Frayed Denim Flares, $150, acommonspace.com
Theory Lydra B Tank in Nebulous, $80, theory.com
Aquazarra Belgravia Suede Pumps, $725, net-a-porter.com
Astley Clarke Moonstone Oval Stilla Bracelet, $150, astleyclarke.com
ASOS Zip Top with Wooden Ball Fitting Clutch Bag, $33, asos.com
Rihanna is everyone’s favorite good girl gone bad and she wears her various Jacquie Aiche body chains everywhere from the red carpet to the beach. With her prominent presence in social media and the world in general, she is singlehandedly making body chains a desirable accessory for all. They’re a great finishing touch on most outfits and a lot easier to wear than one would think! So here are ways that we thought a body chain could work whether you’re at the office or out on the town.
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