Even a person who is not interested in fashion trends is familiar with a very stylish accessory that resembles a collar. Not everyone knows what it is called, but everyone knows what it looks like. The name of this decoration is choker.
Concept and description
Many consider it an innovation in modern fashion. It's not like that at all. This decoration has a very ancient and rich history, and at the same time various meanings that change over time.
A choker is a necklace that fits tightly around the neck, which looks very feminine, elegant and, at times, daring. It changes from year to year. So, currently we are offered gold and silver chokers, with massive metal or hanging elements.
Origin of the word and history of the necklace
Literally, the word “choker” is translated from English as a noose. This name is justified, because this necklace tightly wraps around the neck of its wearer, like a noose.
Most people believe that this accessory appeared relatively recently. However, this is not quite true.Yes, it has changed quite a bit, but such necklaces were relevant even for Ancient Egypt. True, they were very wide, covering the shoulders and chest. This is logical, because the main purpose of this product was to protect a person from injury from sharp weapons. Therefore, not only women, but also men wore them. Similar chokers were also common among the Indians of North America, but the accessory was needed to protect against mystical forces.
However, the choker has also established itself as a decoration for a long time. In the 19th century, Princess Alexandra of Denmark opened an incredible fashion for it, hiding a scar on her neck under a wide decoration. In the 20th century, a well-known fashionista Coco Chanel, as well as Princess Diana, remained partial to this thing. So there was another wave of popularity and demand for the choker.
Types of chokers and potential owners
Today, any girl can afford this jewelry. It is usually quite inexpensive and comes in many varieties, so it can easily be combined with almost any clothing - both casual and evening wear. There is only one condition - an open neck, because the choker is worn on the skin, and not on top of the fabric of clothing. Based on this, it is important to remember that it puts a lot of emphasis on the neck, which means the girl should have a long and thin neck, which will look even more graceful.
We should not forget that chokers are produced in a wide variety of styles, colors, and from a variety of materials.
Types of chokers:
- Satin;
- Velvet;
- Lace;
- Leather;
- Lace;
- Metal;
- Made independently (for example, from beads or rubber bands).
The strips, by the way, can have different widths.Recently, very wide options have become in greatest demand. But narrow ones have not lost their former relevance.
There are also very common stereotypes about the types of girls who wear a collar. It is popularly believed that only girls who are obsessed with youth trends that are relevant on the Internet can wear such jewelry. Some people even express negativity towards people who prefer to decorate themselves in such unconventional ways. Because of this, many girls, despite their desire to wear a choker, still refuse to wear it.
ATTENTION: this decoration also has a male variation, but not too much widespread among this contingent. However, it may have the following types:
- Wooden (suitable for beach holidays);
- Stone (in combination with casual and business clothes);
- Metal (universal to wear);
- Leather (emphasizes the wealth of its owner).
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