What to Wear with Handmade Earrings: Styling Tips for Every Occasion

At Paper & Palette Studio, each pair of earrings is lovingly crafted using hand-painted watercolour paper, upcycled beads, and eco-conscious materials. They’re lightweight, unique, and designed with sustainability in mind — but how do you style handmade earrings in everyday life?

Whether you're dressing for school drop-off, heading into work, or planning a special night out, here are some simple, stylish ideas to help you wear your paper earrings with confidence.

1. Everyday Casual

For easy days and effortless looks, handmade earrings can add just the right pop of colour and texture.

Try pairing with:

• A neutral t-shirt and high-waisted jeans
• A relaxed linen dress and sandals
• A cosy knit and denim jacket combo

Lightweight and comfortable, these earrings are perfect for all-day wear. Keep your hair tied up or tucked behind your ears to let the details shine.

2. Workwear & Smart Casual

Looking polished doesn’t mean compromising your personal style. Handmade earrings add a creative touch to structured outfits.

Style with:

• A tailored button-up and trousers in earthy or monochrome tones
• A simple black dress with statement earrings in soft sunset shades
• A blazer layered over a top in a complementary colour

Nature-inspired pieces like leaf shapes, florals or spirals pair beautifully with solid-colour workwear and help express your personality, even in formal settings.

3. Special Occasions

For date nights, parties or events, your earrings can become the statement piece of your outfit.

Dress them up with:

• A flowing midi or maxi dress
• An off-the-shoulder blouse and high-waisted skirt
• Bold lipstick to highlight coordinating colours in the earrings

Choose designs with gold or metallic accents, or go for intricate layered florals for a romantic and elegant finish

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4. Sustainable Style Tips

Pairing handmade earrings with your wardrobe is also a chance to align your values with your fashion choices. Here are a few mindful style suggestions:

• Choose natural fabrics like cotton, hemp, or linen to complement your earrings' materials
• Mix in thrifted or upcycled clothing for a more sustainable outfit
• Opt for timeless silhouettes that you can wear again and again

The beauty of slow fashion is in thoughtful choices and unique touches — and handmade earrings offer both.

Share Your Style

However you choose to wear your earrings, make it your own. Each piece from Paper & Palette Studio is designed to be as individual as the person who wears it.

We’d love to see how you style yours — tag us on Instagram or TikTok @PaperAndPaletteStudio or use the hashtag #WearYourPalette.