Getting Curious About Chokers
Honestly, chokers always looked kinda tight to me. Saw someone rocking one cool at the coffee shop last week though. Got me thinking: “Wait, what are these things even FOR in fashion?” Like, besides looking kinda edgy? Decided right there I had to try this out myself, figure it out hands-on. Grabbed my phone, scrolled a bit just to see basic style names people talked about – needed a starting point. Didn’t go deep, just a quick peek.
Digging Through My Junk (& Rummaging Sales)
My own jewelry box? Mostly old necklaces, stuff from high school probably. Found a plain thin black ribbon tucked away – score! That could be one style down cheap. Hit the mall later, wandered into a couple fast fashion spots. Eyes peeled for anything choker-like.
- Found Style 1: Thin Black Velvet Band: Simple, cheap, about $5 bucks. Felt classic.
Found Style 2: Shiny Rhinestone Thing: More sparkly, kinda glam. Found it on clearance near the counter.
Found Style 3: Black Leather with Tiny Studs: Looked tougher, more punk vibe. Bit more expensive but wanted the look.
Realized I was missing one people mentioned online: the tattoo choker. Plastic, stretchy. Found one at a teen accessory kiosk near the food court. Bright blue? Whatever, close enough! Felt like I covered the bases without spending much.
The Trying-On Circus
Got home, dumped my finds on the bed. Time for the awkward mirror selfie session.
- Ribbon Choker: Tied the ribbon – too tight, too loose, felt like wrestling a shoelace. Finally got it kinda straight. Looked… okay? Simple. Felt a bit fancy but in a quiet way. Maybe good with a plain tee?
Shiny Sparkly One: Snapped it on. Ooh, shiny! Felt instantly dressier. Looked kinda cool with my black top. Wouldn’t wear this buying groceries, but maybe for drinks? Felt fancier than I am.
Leather Punk Band: Buckled that one. Felt stiff! Immediately made my plain sweater look cooler, like I actually had a style. Felt tougher, definitely added edge. Looked good, but kinda screamed “look at me”.
Plastic Tattoo Choker (Blue!): Popped that plastic on. Wow, tight fit! Felt exactly like being 14 again. Seriously strong 90s flashbacks. Looks cheap? Yeah. Feels cheap? Definitely. But surprisingly fun and casual. Like wearing a nostalgia bracelet on your neck.
Took pics of each mess. Some angles looked dumb, others kinda worked. It was a process!
What Did I Actually Learn? (Besides How Awkward Tying Ribbons Is)
So, after messing around:
- That simple velvet one? Just adds a tiny bit of something to your neck. Simple.
Sparkly one? Basically jewelry. Makes a normal outfit feel a bit dressed up fast.
Leather band? Pure attitude injection. Like instant cool points (or tries to be!). Changes the whole feel.
Plastic tattoo thing? Pure fun throwback vibes. Casual, playful, and doesn’t take itself seriously at all.
They all kinda do their own thing! Not one answer. Just depends on what mood you want, what clothes you have on. Tying the ribbon sucks though. Pro tip: maybe buy a pre-tied velvet one.
Final Thought
Yeah, felt a bit silly trying these out alone in my room. That bright blue plastic choker looking back at me in the mirror? Nearly laughed out loud. But honestly, messing around hands-on like this? Way better than just reading a fashion article. Got a real feel for what each cheap piece can actually DO. Might even wear the leather one out next weekend. Maybe. We’ll see. The tattoo choker stays in the nostalgia drawer.
