How to Wear a Choker Like Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and More Celebs
From model Kendall Jenner to actress Rowan Blanchard, practically everyone who’s anyone has been wearing a choker this year. Whether thick, thin, fabric or metal, this tiny accessory packs a major punch — and turns even the most basic of outfits into major style statements.
Whether you go for the ‘90s look like Rihanna or formal like Cara Delevingne, there are as many ways to wear this trend as there are styles on the shelves. Check out these 30 stylish celebs rocking their go-tos and prepare to add a choker to every look this year. Trust us, there's some serious inspiration ahead.
1/32See how some of our favorite celebs are rocking the choker trend, ahead.
Photo: MPI615/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images2/32Does Maria Borges ever get it wrong? (We think not.) Her tiny choker is just icing on the cake that is this awesome ensemble.
Photo: Robert Kamau/GC Images3/32Joan Smalls is ready for a rock ’n’ roll night out with her thin black necklace, leather pants, and pale suede pumps.
Photo: Rindoff/Le Segretain/Getty Images4/32Sitting front row at the Chanel show, Lily-Rose Depp teaches us it’s cool to wear a swimsuit in public — with the right accessories, of course.
Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage5/32Georgia May Jagger shows off the easiest fall look of all with a thick choker, black flares, and colorful statement jacket. Take note.
Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Chanel6/32Chokers can be formal, too, as Cara Delevingne demonstrates in this classic LBD.
Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Marc by Marc Jacobs / Safilo7/32Zoe Kravitz proves you don’t have to wear a flower crown to fit in at the festival in this amazingly cool buckled necklace.
Photo: Marc Piasecki/GC Images8/32No choker? No problem. Kendall Jenner fashions chic neckwear out of a bandana. This might be the easiest DIY of all time.
Photo: Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto via Getty Images9/32Braids, lace-up shirt, letterman jacket, and ripped up jeans? Hailey Baldwin’s all-black color scheme help her work tons of trends at once.
Photo: NCP/Star Max/GC Images10/32Hair pins, t-shirt, black high-heel boots — finally a Rihanna look we can all try at home.
Photo: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images11/32Everyone’s favorite pink-haired model Fernanda Ly tries two trends at once with a cool industrial choker and black bomber jacket.
Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic12/32This wide gold choker is pretty major on its own. But paired with gold sandals and a matching clutch? Hailee Steinfeld, you complete us.
Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic13/32Keke Palmer’s stretchy tattoo necklace is a serious ‘90s throwback. She smartly keeps things current with a color-blocked dress and of-the-moment bangs.
Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images14/32If this isn’t proof that chokers are prom-appropriate, we don’t know what is. Bravo, Chloe Moretz. Bravo.
Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Gucci15/32This bright blue necklace is the perfect touch for Flo Morrissey’s printed Gucci suit.
Photo: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images16/32A little black ribbon is all it takes to get Soo Joo Park’s minimal look.
Photo: Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images17/32Already mastered the choker look? Go for one with a little extra detail like FKA Twigs’s tassel.
Photo: Darren Gerrish/Getty Images18/32This textured piece makes Zara Martin’s floral dress instantly cool.
Photo: Mindy Small/FilmMagic19/32The best thing about this trend is that there are so many ways to wear it. Charlie XCX takes a ‘90s approach here.
Photo: Raymond Hall/GC Images20/32Fully decked out in all-black glam, Gigi Hadid proves even a little choker goes a long way.
Photo: GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images21/32Behati Prinsloo’s jeans and sweatshirt are nothing special on their own. But with a lace necklace and blue shades? It’s a serious style statement.
Photo: Pierre Suu/Getty Images22/32Janelle Monae proves two necklaces are better than one in this street style shot.
Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage23/32Revive last year’s strapless dress by pairing it with pants — and a thick necklace — just like Kristina Bazan does here.
Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for W Magazine24/32Rowan Blanchard puts her own twist on the trend with this sweet bow.
Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic25/32A little cloth collar is all Victoria Justice needs in this cool printed jumpsuit.
Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images26/32Shay Mitchell’s delicate gold version is subtle enough for everyday wear.
Photo: JB Lacroix/WireImage27/32Ashley Tisdale adds an edge to her dreamy dress with black ankle boots and the necklace of the season.
Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images28/32Amandla Stenberg always marches to the beat of her own drum, so it’s no surprise her go-to choker has bright, dangling flare.
Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images29/32Justine Skye keeps things comfy on the bottom with her classic Converse hi-tops — and super chic on top with a diamond necklace.
Photo: Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images30/32Vanessa Hudgens goes head-to-toe metallic in this silver look — making sure everything matches not clashes.
Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images31/32Maisie Williams’s jewel-bedecked choker is the coolest choker of all. She pairs it perfectly with an intricate patterned dress and simple black pumps.
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