Style sheet: Choke-a-bloc

Just scroll through Instagram, and in a split second you’ll spot a throwback trend that’s gaining momentum — chokers. Yes, they have gone mainstream with A-listers and society darlings spotting them on every occasion and with every look, from swimwear to formal attire and more. The choker has always signified both persecution and power. There is something inherently provocative about each version, if you go back in time you’ll find Anne Boleyn who appears in her most famous official portrait wearing a string of pearls wrapped tightly around her neck, a golden letter ‘B’ boldly asserting her identity between her clavicles. Even our desi divas from Deepika Padukone to Sonam Kapoor are seen sporting this timless trend. It’s time to reacquaint yourself with this 90s rage.

The styling trick, according to experts, lies in what you team your choker with. An off-shoulder top, a slip dress, or just something to expose the rest of your décolletage are ideal. To balance out the skin to fabric ratio and prevent anyone from looking like they’re actually just wearing a turtleneck, choose the width of the choker carefully. They come in several variations such as a slim ribbon tied in a bow, a thick strip of velvet, a leather dog collar with a silver O-ring and buckle. Also, if you’re strapped for cash then just tying a ribbon around your neck is the cheapest, most instant trendy trick to pull off.