Will you wear the necklace over or under your shirt? The answer to this impacts not only the length, but the style of necklace.T-shirts or other round neck shirts don't work well with 18" necklaces that have pendants, as the pendants slip over and under the shirt collar. What kind of shirts will you wear it with? Collared or not? Longer necklaces tend to look better with non-collared shirts (assuming you are wearing the necklace on top of the shirt, not under it!).Depending on your head and neck size, you may be able to wrap this and wear it as a double strand shorter necklace.ĭetermine the best length to match your style. It's extra-long and falls far down the chest. This is an unusual and non-standard men's necklace length. Typically, it's a plain chain with no pendant, but in some cases it can be designed with an interesting pendant. The longest of a standard length men's necklace, this length is designed to be worn over the shirt. Either over or under a shirt, this is another common length for pendants, such as crosses, dog tags and other interesting pendants. It tends to be worn over the shirt, although some men like to wear pendants such as dog tags under the shirt with this length chain.
This length falls at the middle of the sternum. This length can be worn over or under a shirt, depending on the style goal of the necklace. It tends to be just under the 2nd button of a button-down shirt. It will fall a couple of inches below the collarbone. This is also a very common men's necklace length. For men with larger necks, this is the smallest size I would advise unless you can measure neck size. This is also a good length for the average v-neck shirt. This length is a good option for pendants, as the length will keep the pendant on top of round-collared shirts and show well for button shirts with the top two buttons open. It falls at the collarbone, somewhere between the 1st or 2nd button on a button-down shirt. Although the picture above shows this length necklace over the top of the t-shirt, in reality, a pendant on this length of necklace would flip between being over or under a round-collared shirt. Generally, this length is not worn with pendants - although very small pendants or focal pieces in the middle of the necklace could work, depending on the style. For younger men, or men with smaller necks, this length will fit comfortably at the base of the neck. For larger men, this length may be too tight. General sizing guidelines for men's necklace lengths 18"įor adults, this length falls at the base of the neck. Of course, an adjustable necklace will always be a plus. That is the most common length and has the most versatility for different shirt styles - and will give some leeway for men with larger necks. If you are buying a gift and don't know the recipient's neck size, the safest bet is to go with a 20" necklace. You don't need to do any extra math(!) - necklace lengths already include the additional length added by the clasp. Still not sure what they’d love? See our best-sellers and fan gallery for more inspiration.If possible, measure around your neck with a piece of string laying at the length you would like your necklace. It’s easy to make a necklace for him by adding a meaningful charm to a necklace chain.
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