Wondering how to wear a body chain for fall? Just the other day, Kendall Jenner sported a superglittery, low-plunging dress for her 21st birthday. It was almost reminiscent of Paco Rabanne’s chainmail dresses of the ‘60s. Hailey Baldwin, Kylie Jenner and Chloe Norgaard, too, have experimented with metal chains in fashion, sporting shiny body chains peeking out and over from under their crop tops and bra tops during the warmer months. These days, it seems like models are obsessed with any kind of chain-inspired fashion.
The latest one to jump on the trend? Karlie Kloss, who was recently seen wearing a grey midi skirt with a chain connected to the top, which looped around her neck like a ‘90s style halter top or necklace. Both the skirt, and the white collared shirt she paired it with were designed by Isa Arpfen. Kloss topped off the look with a neutral colored box bag and a simple pair of black, low heeled booties. She also wore her hair back with a pair of very dark sunglasses.
The best part about Kloss’s look is that it proves you can pull of the chain trend in a more subdued way. The model’s outfit is work appropriate, and a surprising way to approach wearing heavy metals, especially in the colder months when it’s unrealistic to wear a plunging chainmail dress or crop top with chains because of the cooler temps.
Plus, Kloss’ look can easily be recreated without shopping the exact same pieces. Simply choose a body chain—you can find pretty, affordable options at places like Asos and NastyGal for under $25—and layer it over a button-down work shirt. While some of the body chains are a bit more risqué and extreme to the point that they mimic a bra, opt for a daintier, minimal piece to keep the look sleek.
So, there have it, the body chain isn’t just for Coachella anymore.
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