Deborah Brett
My teenage daughter wears giant gold hoop earrings and they look so good on her. Can I copy her look? How do I find the perfect size for me?
Anyone can get away with any sized hoop - there are no hard rules - but for me its all about confidence and hair style. I loved wearing super-large hoops, but since chopping off all of my hair I feel they overwhelm my face. My daughter, meanwhile, has long hair and this, as well as hair volume, helps to balance hoop size. The key is to analyse your hair. If you wear it down, go for medium to large. If pulled back and feeling bold, go big; or, for low-key, choose a small huggie. Is your hair straight and fine or voluminous and curly, which might hide smaller hoops? Hoops always reflect my mood. My favourite mini hoop comes in lots of colours, as well as a great all-round medium size that fits just about everyone. Or go for some sparkly huggies from The Hoop Station, small and neat but with a touch of embellishment. I still like a large but not oversized gold hoop. Simple is best, like Otiumberg’s Large Vera hoop – a real classic.
Deborah Brett, fashion editor and designer
Read the full article on the Guardian's Website