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VELVET
CHOKERS:
THE HOTTEST RETURN TO FASHION SINCE THE CAMEO!
Satin, Chiffon, Organza and velvet chokers are
"in", but you have questions...
Are they comfortable? How tight should they be
worn? Get advice from an expert!
Are
they comfortable... most definately!
Most of the time, when you see a choker that is
"buckling" on someone's neck, it is
because it doesn't fit properly, it is poorly
made, or the ribbon is far too wide or too thin.
Properly fitted, our chokers will look fabulous
on everyone!
Accessories help us express & define
ourselves to the world around us! They
can also be used wisely to enhance our best features.
The style of chokers you choose, or design, are
entirely up to *your* personality! Are you a Victorian
Classic, a Goth Girl, a Punk Princess or a Hippie
Hottie? One of the best things about our chokers
is their classic style NEVER goes out of fashion.
If you're worried about such things though, choose
a neutral colour such as black, white, ivory,
grey/silver, wine red or brown, since these colours
can be worn with many other coloured outfits.
Cameos are the height of fashion right now, but
they never went out of style. Women have been
wearing them for centuries!
Retail prices range from $14.95 up to
over $149.95, depending on the brand name
and material the choker and pendant are made of.
Regardless of price, if you want to be assured
of quality, always look for a designer who has
developed a good reputation in the industry, as
we have done. They alone will give you the customer
service you deserve.
Choices, Choices,
Choices!
Do you want VELVET, SATIN, CHIFFON or LACE?
Velvet is the most durable, sturdy material of
the three. It's the best choice if the choker
must be worn often over a long period of time.
It's even hand washable, in case you get a spot
on it! French and Swiss are the highest
quality velvet, and softest against the skin.
Double-faced satin is far superior to
single-faced, since it is a denser weave and will
last longer. Lace is very delicate,
and must be handled, and worn, with care.
Chiffon and Organza are the most "feminine"
and popular for WEDDINGS. They can be ordered
for the BRIDESMAIDS to MATCH THEIR DRESSES &
tie in a bow on the back of the neck, the ends
draping down the back, so no measurements are
needed!
MORE Choices, Choices,
Choices!
Do you want a NON-ADJUSTABLE VICTORIAN CLASP or
an ADJUSTABLE CHOKER with a HOOK or CLAW CLASP?
Look for what kind of closure the choker has.
Does it tie up with a satin ribbon? Is there a
lobster-claw type clasp, or is it an hook? Is
it adjustable? Since we know you want your purchase
to last, a ribbon choker with metal bars ("crimps")
at the end of the ribbon is best. The
metal crimps keep the ribbon rigid (so it won't
crinkle), and keep the ribbon ends from fraying.
A hook type clasp is better if you have
to take the choker on and off by yourself, or
if you have large fingers.
EVEN
MORE Choices, Choices!
What WIDTH do you want the RIBBON?
Narrower ribbon widths tend to look better on
shorter, heavier necks than wide ribbons. And
by wide ribbon I mean over 1 1/4 inches (approx.
3.2cm). If you have a heavier, shorter neck, and
have simply fallen in love with a wider ribbon,
choose a muted colour (pale blue, ivory, lavender,
soft pink, silvery grey, tan, black) over a vivid
colour (flame red, hot pink, electric blue, bright
white, etc.) if possible. Vivid colours draw the
eye and tend to make things look larger than they
really are - so a short, thick neck may look even
more exaggerated. If you have a long, slender
neck, a wider ribbon is best, since narrow chokers
can look "lost" in a sea of blank skin.
Long necks can wear just about any colour, if
the ribbon is fairly wide (more than one inch,
or 2.5cm).
EVEN
MORE Choices, Choices!
What LENGTH do you want the RIBBON?
First, measure your neck. YOUR NECK...
NOT YOUR SHIRT COLLAR. Shirt collars are meant
to be worn loosely. Use a cloth measuring
tape, or a piece of string/shoe lace, which you
can mark off, and then measure while flat. OR...
Ask for a choker that can be adjusted to fit your
size, or is within your range. When you put the
choker on, it should be quite tight, but not tight
enough that you cannot still slip your finger
between the ribbon and your neck. A good test
to see if you are wearing it right is to try to
twist it around on your neck. If you
can't comfortably move it, then you are wearing
it too tightly. However, the choker should not
sag unless it is designed to suspend a pendant
(pendant chokers should make a nice V shape close
to the neck).
HELPFUL
HINTS!
It's easier to put your choker on backwards, in
front of a mirror.
If your satin ribbon choker gets "wrinkly,"
iron it using the lowest steam setting.
(Always iron on the back/inside of the choker,
preferably with a cloth over your choker,
and NEVER let the iron touch any of the choker's
metal parts!)
Velvet chokers can be gently steamed by placing
the choker face down on your ironing board. Simply
cover the board with a clean tea-towel first if
it's not very smooth. Set your iron to the lowest
steam setting, and hover over the back of the
velvet, making several slow passes, doing your
best not to steam over any metal pieces. Gently
tug on the choker until it cools a bit.
Cotton-based (and some synthetic) lace chokers,
which have stretched out over time, can be revitalized
with a mist of water. Place the choker face down
on a towel, and cover any exposed metal areas.
Lightly mist with a spray bottle.
Buy a plain velvet, satin or lace choker, like
our "NATIONAL VELVET." It can be worn
alone, or you can pin whatever you like on it
as your style and mood changes - a rhinestone,
a favorite pin, it's up to you! NOTE: Plain satin
chokers will show holes where your pin has been
Once you pin something to them, you will always
need to cover up that area to hide the holes. |
