[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Women’s Standard Length Necklace Sizes:
Choker length : 16 inches (40 cm)
at the collarbone : 17-19 inches (43 cm – 46 cm)
A few inches below the collarbone : 20 inches (50 cm)
At or above the neckline : 22 inches (55 cm)
Below the neckline : 24 inches (60 cm)

The different women’s necklace looks are explained in this standard necklace lengths chart for an average woman:

Length Style Position on body Worn best with
13 – 15” (33-38 cm) Collar Tightly around the neck Any clothes with open neck such as V-neck, scoop or boat necks and off-the-shoulder.
15 – 17” (38-43 cm) Choker Sit at the base of the neck Almost everything
17 – 19” (43-48 cm) Princess On the collarbone (the most common necklace length for the average women) Almost everything
20 – 24” (50-60 cm) Matinee Between the collarbone and the bust Great for both business and casual wear
28 – 37” (70-94 cm) Opera From top of the bust to a couple of inches below High necklines and evening wear
37 – 60” (94-152 cm) Rope From the center of the bust to the stomach Elegant business and evening wear
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Men’s Standard Necklace Lengths

Choker: 16 – 18 inches (40 – 45 cm)

Short: 18 – 20 inches (45 – 50 cm)

Medium: 22 inches (55 cm)

Long: 24 inches (60 cm)

 

The different men’s necklace looks are explained in this standard necklace lengths chart for an average male:

Necklace Length Position on body Worn best with
17-19″ (43-46 cm) Sits at the base of the neck A crew neck t-shirt. Popular for beaded necklace which sits right above the tee collar.
19-21″ (48-53 cm) On the collarbone (the most common necklace length for the average men) Almost everything if worn over. Low v-neck or unbuttoned dress shirt if you want it to sit on the skin.
21-23″ (53-58 cm) A few inches below the collarbone Almost everything worn over or under.
23-25″ (53-63 cm) On the chest This style is best for either religious or meaningful pendant to be worn under the shirt close to the heart, or to make a fashion statement worn over the shirt such as a dog tag necklace.
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