How To Wear A Lariat


Lariat:A single cord necklace, available in different lengths, that is strung with a combination of Silver, Semi-Precious Stones and Freshwater Pearls. It can be tied around your neck in different ways to create individual styles. All Catherine’s Lariats are hand-made and hence each one is unique.

Standard Lengths (approx):Short - 75cm
Medium - 95cm
Long - 125cm

Centre Piece:Three Elements strung in the centre of the Lariat.

End Piece:Symmetrical weight at each end of the Lariat – usually Silver.

On this page you can read instructions and see images that will show you how to wear your chosen length of Lariat.

 Long Lariat - Full Length Style
Medium Lariat - Full Length Style

1. Full Length

  • This is the simplest way to wear a Lariat and is suitable for all lengths.
  • Hang the Lariat around your neck with the Centre Piece at the back.
  • Simply loop one strand over the other, just as you would start to tie a shoelace, and let the End Pieces hang down.
  • You can move the tie higher or lower to change the overall effect.
 Short Lariat - Full Length Style
Long Lariat - Wrap Around Style

2. Wrap Around

  • Place the Centre Piece of the Lariat at the front of your neck.
  • Take both End Pieces and wrap the Lariat around the back of your neck, crossing it over, and bringing the End Pieces round to the front.
  • Secure the Lariat by looping one strand over the other and let the End Pieces hang down.
  • This style is suitable for the medium and long Lariats and is a lovely alternative to the Full Length version.
 Medium Lariat - Wrap Around Style
Long Lariat - Scarf Style

3. Scarf Style

  • To wear the Lariat in a shorter style hold it by the Centre Piece and fold in half, thereby doubling it.
  • Wrap it around your neck and place the two End Pieces through the loop created by the fold to secure the Lariat.
  • This style is suitable for the medium and long Lariats and is stunning as a chunkier piece.
Long Lariat - Choker Style

4. Choker

  • Hold one End Piece centrally just below your collarbone.
  • Simply wrap the Lariat around your neck, once or twice depending upon the length, then loop one strand over the other to secure it at the front.
  • This style is suitable for the medium and long Lariats and is perfect for dressing up any outfit.

5. Evening Drop (no image available)

  • Place the Centre Piece of the Lariat at the front of your neck.
  • Take both End Pieces and wrap the Lariat around behind your neck, looping one strand over the other to secure it, allowing the End Pieces to hang down your back.
  • This style is suitable for all lengths of Lariat and is gorgeous with a low or open-backed evening dress.