How to Wear Your Hair With Statement Earrings—Lessons From Milan and New York Inline

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    Dolce & Gabbana

    A rumpled half-up hairdo provides an easy counterpoint to an ornate pair of gilded chandeliers.

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    Jil Sander

    Why not match rows of dangling crystals to the sleek lines of your hair so they drape prettily in tandem?

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    Gucci

    A sculptural pearl-and-gem koi fish deserves an equally extravagant approach to hair: a romantic crown of intricately wound braids and soft finger curls.

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    Sportmax

    For simple gold confections, a textured ponytail is the ultimate fail-safe.

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    Versace

    Geometric jewelry might benefit from an equally angular cut—a bombshell blowout with blunt bangs, for one.

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    Marni

    A few wispy bits on the forehead and around the lobes lend a touch of windswept romance to a structured drop earring.

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    Rodarte

    Organic-inspired accessories, like these metal-cast flowers, play well with natural texture; the more they become intertwined with your hair, the better.

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    Proenza Schouler

    Soft waves create a welcome background for conversation-starting danglers, like these stark, segmented arches.

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    Altuzarra

    Give oversize hoops room to swing by securing hair behind the ears with a strong-hold gel.

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    Delpozo

    When you’re dealing with exaggerated accessories that get easily tangled, it’s best to keep your hair off your neck with a soft bun.

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    Michael Kors

    If you’re wearing one statement stud, instead of two, balance your hair, too, by keeping one side full and the other sleek.