With RiRi and Kendall both rocking XXL hoops, and bloggers ear-stagramming everything from tassels to poms poms, big is definitely better. They may look straining at times, but if looking like Rihanna means our earlobes have to take a teeny hit, then so be it.
Luckily, 2017 has only seen earrings grow more decorated and adventurous, and with twists on classics like the chandelier, hoop and pendant, we’re spoilt for choice. Best of all, there are some light-as-air tassel styles that may be kinder on our lobes after all, hurrah!
Here are our top 10 buys and how you can easily recreate an Instagram-worthy statement of your own.
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Love them or hate them, the pom pom earring is here to stay. They were all the rage on the Naeem Khan AW17 catwalk, and bloggers love them too. They add texture to your outfit, and most importantly, they look wonderfully cosy.
Oscar de la Renta feather crystal & bead earrings $525 from Net-a-porter
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Chunky and oh so shiny, these give a strong twist on the typically delicate chandelier earring. Wear with a band tee in the day for a rocky edge, and anything in black for night. Don’t forget to accessorise with silver.
Eddie Borgo barbell chandelier gold and rhodium-plated earrings $461.34 from Net-a-porter
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Can’t decide whether you’re feeling more elegant or boho? Combine both! We love these muted red, orange and green tones, which add a pop of colour without being too loud. Keep your makeup and outfit simple to give them even more oomph.
Bejewelled earrings with fringe $29.90 from Zara
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Rock a twist on the hoop by having, well, three or so in one. They’ve got us swooning, so just imagine how good they’d be on a date. Or for work. Or sitting around in your pj’s at home. Yeah, you’re probably not going to want to take them off.
Ellery forbidden fruit gold-plated earrings $469 from Net-a-porter
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If you’re in the mood for making a fun statement, then these are a great happy medium between the classic gold hoop and more adventurous colour-rich pieces. You’ve also got chandelier-style detailing, oh and a pom pom. Who says you can’t nail 4 trends in one, eh?
ASOS statement chainmail charm earrings $17.24 from ASOS
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Yep, you guessed it – more fringing. But how cute are these? Wear them to the office in the day, then add heels and a bold lip to take you right through to nighttime cocktails with the girls.
Glamourous festival tiered drop earrings with black fringe $17.24 from ASOS
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This one’s for all you girls who tend to stick to black. Don’t be scared to go bold with your earrings! It’s the easiest way to change your whole look, and with fringing so in, these are bang on trend. Try matching them with a bag in the same colour to tie your look together.
Fringe earrings $29.90 from Zara
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What better way to reinvent a classic than to make it bigger and bigger? Try a supersized thin hoop like these if you want to dip your toe in the water, or go full out with chunky gold. Wear with jeans and a tee like Kendall Jenner to add an effortless edge to your daytime look.
DesignB London statement oversized square hoop earrings $17.24 from ASOS
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We love pieces that look much more expensive than they actually are, and these certainly look like they should have another zero on the end of that $49 price-tag. Wear with a simple white or black shirt for a high-class office look.
Earrings with wavy appliqués $49 from Massimo Dutti
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Bella Hadid closed the AW17 Oscar de la renta runway wearing these and she looked insane. As a pseudo cuff-earring, that’s two big trends nailed already in one piece. All you need is a simple black dress and boom. You’re practically a Hadid.
Oscar de la renta tendril silver-tone crystal earrings $566 from Net-a-porter
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