So, you might have spent the past months freaking out, not just about your safety, but also about your Zoom looks. There’s nothing to be ashamed about, ladies–everything in our lives is changing right now, so it’s only fair that you get to spend at least a little anxiety figuring out how to accessorize for your work meetings now that your work meetings only show your shoulders and head! Fortunately for you, we’re here to help with a hoop earrings tutorial for COVID accessories.
You’ve probably noticed that your long dangly pendants and striking patterned pants aren’t getting the love they deserve now that you’re doing most of your socializing over video chat. But there’s some good news–you can finally break out those hoop earrings to make your COVID accessories just as fine as your everyday ones! When you check yourself out wearing some stylish hoops, you won’t be looking at anyone else in the Zoom call!
So, first things first: what exactly do you need to know to get into hoop earrings as a first-timer? Or what do you need to know to master these perfect COVID accessories, so you know you’re getting the most out of them? We’ve got some simple tips to make it easy for you to get your hoop on and get on with your day. You’ll have one less thing to stress about once you know you’re getting on your video call looking just as bomb as ever.
Don’t Be Afraid!
Hoop earrings are awesome because they’re dramatic, so not everyone feels confident wearing them on a work call. You might be thinking that things are already bad enough–why add to your misfortunes by embarrassing yourself at the monthly team meeting? Well, we’re officially giving you permission to take your COVID era accessories to the next level. If the people at work can’t handle it, then they can #dealwithit.
The great thing about hoop earrings is that you’re drawing attention to yourself when you wear them. These aren’t for shrinking violets, so if you’re thinking of wearing them you better get ready to work it as you own it! Considering a Zoom call is basically like an interactive movie, you should channel your inner movie star and give yourself the most striking looks to cope with all the upheaval in the world right now. The world is falling apart, so your COVID accessories can keep you together.
Finally, don’t be afraid to go BIG with your hoop earrings! Some people start out slow with some smaller hoops, which is perfectly fine, but you don’t have to be shy if you’re ready to turn some heads with your COVID accessories. If you’re looking for hoops with a wider diameter and you’re not going to be happy with smaller ones, you should go big while you stay home and show off the biggest hoops your friends have ever seen.
As you might know already, hoop earrings are a pretty versatile accessory. These gorgeously circular COVID accessories can come in gorgeous gold, sterling silver, or stainless steel. Depending on what you think looks best on you, your perfect hoop earrings could be any of these. Some basic guidelines, though, are that if you have dark hair silver hoop earrings might stand out against it, while gold might be great if you have blonde hair or a tan complexion.
You might also want to think about what you’re planning on wearing when you choose which kind of metal you want your COVID accessories to be. If you’re all about wearing black, silver is the tried-and-true companion to dark colors. Gold might be great if you love bright colors since the yellow hoop earrings will play off the other hues in your palette. Compare your metal choices with some of your favorite outfits and you’ll see what we mean!
Finally, you might want to take a look at your Zoom set up to make sure you’re getting the best light on your hoop earrings before you choose which pair will look best. One of the biggest rules for COVID era accessories is that you have to pick your outfits with your webcam in mind! A spot with strong daylight will light up your silver to the point where your camera might wash them out; gold will look better in that light. By contrast, silver will stand out against dark backgrounds if you’re somewhere without much light.
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That’s right; if you don’t know, now you know. You can put just as many diamonds onto hoop earrings as you can fit into a regular stud earring, or even your hanging earrings. There are so many different ways to fit diamonds onto hoop earrings that you’re going to be hard-pressed to even choose a gemstone studded hoop to wear first. Check out the combinations of the size of the hoop and the type of gem and you’ll see what we mean.
One thing that might be a good move if you’re planning to wear hoop earrings with gemstone is that you can wear a smaller hoop to accentuate the gem. After all, the bigger hoops also tend to be thinner, meaning that fewer gems can fit on them and the gems stand out less. A hoop that is closer to your ear will be able to handle more noticeable diamonds since they won’t be designed for the heavier weight of a larger hoop’s metallic load.
Hoop earrings with diamonds will stand out on a Zoom call since they bring a little more bling to your new COVID accessories. Why not wear your hair up when you try them out, so no one on the call can miss them? There are other ways to accentuate your hoops too, such as making sure your webcam is close enough to pick up the diamonds, whatever size they are, and choosing hoops that are thicker rather than thinner.
Coordinate!
We probably don’t have to tell you that your jewelry is all playing off your other pieces. If you pick gold hoop earrings, don’t wear a silver pendant. But in more complex tips, you can also choose geometric pieces to mirror the circular hoops. A necklace that makes a show of triangle or square shapes will make your outfit into a mathematical statement ensemble–or, you could make circles your thing and showcase big hoops all over your look!
And of course, coordinating your hoop earrings with the clothes you’re wearing with your COVID accessories is another important part of making hoops into a signature look for you. After all, when you’re on Zoom rocking some gold hoop earrings, you’re going to want to integrate that into the rest of your outfit or you won’t be getting the full effect from your new pieces. Find a top that makes your new hoop earrings look even sweeter!
You also don’t just have to coordinate your hoop earrings with your own style–what better way to make your Zoom cocktail hours more fun than to make hoop earrings your group’s new signature look? You and all your favorite ladies can coordinate your COVID accessories as a way of staying closer, and of looking cuter than ever. Who said you can’t have the same fun of dressing up with your friends while at home in quarantine?
Then What?
What do you do when you’re all dressed up in hoop earrings but have nowhere to go? The answer is just about anything that doesn’t involve going outside, of course! You may not be able to go into the office or hit up your favorite neighborhood bar with your new COVID accessories, but you can still use these earrings for socializing in all the ways we’re able during these intense times. Basically, you’re not limited just because you’re distanced!
What are some ideas for fun activities that would be even better with your hoop earrings? Any kind of distanced socializing that involves a lot of visuals! We all know that audio calls are not exactly the best venue for showing off your new favorite outfit, but let’s take our thinking a little further. Some Zoom socializations provide more opportunity to show off your COVID accessories than others, and those are the ones we want to target for your new hoop earrings!
So, what’s the answer? A virtual game night could be a great time to play charades with your loved ones. A game of charades would give you plenty of time during your turn to show off your new COVID accessories at the same time as you’re giving the other team a hint about what you’re miming. And you can do group storytelling and stand-up comedy nights that can give you more opportunity to take center stage and show everyone on the Zoom call what you’re wearing for the get-together!
So, what have we learned in this fabulous tutorial on hoop earrings in the COVID era? Well, first things first: COVID accessories can be whatever you want them to be! We’re here to make you feel like you own the fashion side of your pandemic response, so you can get back to making sure you and your loved ones are staying safe and keeping in touch during this difficult time. And if you end up being the best-looking person in every Zoom call, that’s just icing.
It’s important to be courageous when you wear hoop earrings since they’re a bold move that will make you look intense and outgoing. Taking the leap of wearing a confident pair of hoop earrings with a look that shows you can own that style is the number one tip we can give you for making this style of earring your own. You can also make hoop earrings into a fun running trend with your friends, so you can all spend time rocking your new favorite COVID accessories with your #squad all looking on point with the same signature piece.
In the end, hoop earrings are perfect for people who are looking to jazz up their Zoom style, since they’re fully visible on a webcam and they’re always a hit. These sassy and confident COVID accessories are the best way to make your mark on an office meeting or just a catch-up sesh with your friends. All you have to do is rock these pieces knowing that they’re your own and you’re going to crush it every time!
You can take these tips and see how each of them works for you and let us know in the comments what you discover! We’re always looking for ways to give our readers the best intel on how to make their COVID accessories look fabulous, so if you have a scoop, we’d love to hear it.
For 3+ years working with & writing for jewelry brands such as Lavari Jewelers and Metro Jewelry, with a background in Fashion Design, Jessika educates and inspires readers and customers alike. You can find more from Jessika on Lavari Jewelers Instagram & Facebook as well as Metro Jewelry's Instagram & Facebook.
