When I first started getting into fashion (read: broke out of my 7th-grade-t-shirt-jeans-and-slip-ons rut), I over-accessorized just a little. Okay, a lot.

I’m still an accessory fiend, especially when it comes to jewelry. I’m an addict. But as my style has evolved, I haven’t found it necessary to wear a bracelet, ring, earrings, and a necklace with every look. Now I usually wear two or three of those things at a time.

That said, all those years of breaking Coco Chanel’s “take one thing off before you leave the house” rule with reckless abandon made me pretty good at mixing and matching accessories. So below, I’ve chosen five occasions and a bracelet, ring, necklace, and earrings combo for each. Wear all four together like the not-always-wrong high school me would have, or pick a subset. 

Either way, treat yourself to some guilt-free bling: all of these pieces are under $50.

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Class

Products: Earrings – Etsy, Bracelets – Baublebar, Necklace – Guess, Rings – Guess

A simple, comfy t-shirt and jeans outfit is the perfect opportunity to rock some bright jewelry. Stacked bracelets and/or rings are casual but provide a trendy touch, and a delicate necklace and playful earrings add interest without stealing the show from the arm party. On warmer days, this combo would also be awesome with a maxi dress.

Work

Products: Earrings – Betsey Johnson, Ring – Claire’s, Bracelet – Kohl’s, Necklace – Bloomingdale’s

Finish your internship ensembles — sheath dresses, a blouse and A-line skirt, a tee, blazer, and cropped pants — with one major statement piece and some dainty, personal extras.

These layered strands are all you need to make an outfit, and are high-fashion but also professional. I love personal touches like this initial ring, and the bracelet and earrings add a fun-but-appropriate hint of sparkle.