The SUPER-easy solution to a boring outfit? Tortoise shell earrings. Now don’t get me wrong…I love a big bold red statement earring, but sometimes it’s nice to have an earring that just goes perfectly with everything…without having to think. Jeans and a basic tee, patterned dresses, conservative work outfits, fun date night outfits…I’ve even thrown a small basic pair on with my workout clothes…yep, they work. Side note: For those of you cringing at reading the word tortoise in the same sentence as the words fashion accessories, please know that they’re not ACTUALLY tortoise shell. The ones below are all acetate or resin in a tortoise shell pattern. They look great with all skin tones, all hair shades, and so far in my closet — with all clothing colors too. As I said…easy.
My 10 Favorite Tortoise Shell Earrings Right Now
1. Madewell’s Oval Drop Earrings
The TME Why: Awesome shape & color
Perfect For: Blondes AND brunettes — the lighter color and shape POPS with dark hair, but blends in a really cool way with lighter hair too
2. Etsy’s Tiny Bar Posts
The TME Why: Super-cute & budget-friendly
I Would Wear: To the gym, on the trail, with jeans…a tiny treasure for my ear
3. Shashi’s Drop Discs
The TME Why: Understated Style
I’d Buy These For: Gwen — She would totally rock these with her gorgeous classic style
4. Rachel Comey’s Statement Earrings
The TME Why: Works of art
I Would Wear: Happily with my cotton black midi dress…easy glamour
5. Shashi’s Tiny Baby Hoops
The TME Why: A fabulous small earring option
I’d Buy These For: Those times I want a more conservative look
6. J.Crew’s Classic Hoops
THE TME WHY: Your classic hoop at a great price
Style Notes: There’s a reason these are a classic — they really do look good with everything
7. Anthro’s Wavy Hoops
The TME Why: A fun take on a classic
Make It You: You could easily pair these with basics, but I prefer them with patterns — Fun + fun is a good formula for me
8. Kenneth Jay Lane’s Colorblock Ovals
The TME Why: Easy drama
I Would Wear: With my hair up for a dramatic look or hair down for everyday
9. Baublebar’s Modern Hoops
The TME Why: Obsessed with the cool modern shape
Style Notes: Comes in five gorg color options — I love the black and white available directly from BaubleBar
10. Madewell’s Multi-Color Tortoise Hoops
The TME Why: The perfect medium-size hoop
Style Notes: Gwen has these, and they are even better in person — a bit more muted and a really cool color combination.
Shop All 10 Here
Happy Accessorizing!
-Linzi
Because sharing is caring, this one’s for the Pinners!:
I wear tortoise shell hoops All. The. Time. and I get more compliments on them than pretty much anything else I own. Machete is a site that has all different shades of tortoise and all different shapes, as well. They really are super versatile and with the earrings and a couple of tortoise bracelets I feel put together with minimal effort! Now I’m thinking I need another shape, like the BaubleBar or Kenneth Jay Lane ones!
https://shopmachete.com/
You forgot Nickel and Suede’s LONDON TAN BLOCH LEATHER EARRINGS WITH TORTOISE POST!!! ? https://www.nickelandsuede.com/london-tan-bloch-leather-earrings-with-tortoise-post/