Crop tops, rompers, body jewelry and midi rings...what do all of these things have in common? Answer: they're the hottest summer trends! Chances are you've noticed girls rocking midi rings (also known as knuckle rings since they sit on your finger between your knuckle and your fingertip). Since this part of the finger is much thinner than the base of your finger (where you would normally wear a ring), midi rings are much smaller than regular rings. Luckily, all our favorite brands have hopped on the bandwagon and you can find these tinier midi rings pretty much everywhere. If you have bigger fingers, normal rings in the smaller sizes work really well as midi rings, as do adjustable rings that can be made smaller.
While they are definitely fashion forward, midi rings can be a little intimidating if you've never rocked them before, so the Catwalk to Campus bloggers at HC have put together a guide to looking fabulous while flaunting summer's most versatile trend.
1. Perfect Your Polish
Midi rings have a tendency to draw attention to your nails, so make sure they’re buffed, filed and polished (no chips!), to make sure your adorable midi rings draw attention to your mani in a positive way.
2. Sets, Stacks and Layers
Lots of midi rings come in sets of multiples, which takes all the guesswork out of figuring out how to mix-and-match your rings. Some of these stacks are connected and some can be worn individually or on top of one another to spell out a word (this adorable set from Forever 21 spells out LOVE!) or create a fun chevron pattern like in the above picture.
3. Chains
Body jewelry and chains have been everywhere lately, from elaborate ear cuffs to bikini body chains. In the world of midi rings, chains can be used to connect a ring at the base of the finger to a midi ring on the same finger, to connect rings on two separate fingers (like in the pic) and can even be used in a unique ring-to-wrist bracelet like this one from Urban Outfitters. The key here is to make sure that the chain is not too restrictive (you should be able to move freely) — otherwise it can look silly.
4. Keep it Simple
If you're a bit more understated, having a single smaller midi ring can look beautiful and dainty. Tons of brands have simple midi designs and we especially love bows, astrological signs, initials and infinity signs (we especially love this one from ASOS).
5. Get Creative
The most full-on way to rock the midi ring trend is to mix-and-match lots of rings of different textures, colors, metals, shapes and sizes. There are really no rules with this one; it's all about expressing your own style through a unique mix of your favorite rings! If you're a bit unsure of your ability to mix-and-match, lots of stores sell midi rings already in sets (this one from Topshop is amazing) so you can look effortlessly eclectic without the hassle.
Personally, we prefer the more understated look. We especially love this second-hand store anchor midi ring and this adjustable hammered gold ring from Kendra Phillip.
Midi rings are an easy way to add some variety to your jewelry collection and with so many adorable options to choose from, you can create your own perfect combination that reflects your distinct personal style.