Fringes and Frills: the best tassel earrings of the season

Calling all exhibitionists: this season’s earrings have gone all flamboyant, with shoulder dusting and jaw kissing tassels proving the most popular.

From the catwalk to the high street, these dramatic ear embellishments have taken the fashion world by storm and it’s easy to see why – with the ability to give even the most drab outfit a facelift, they’re a fast track, no-fuss ticket to looking like you’ve made an effort.

Here we round up the best one ones to buy right now.

Fringe Earrings

Style notes: Fan shaped with contrasting red and aquamarine colours. Pop on with pulled back hair and red lips for easy glamour.

£12.99, Zara, Buy it now

Her Curious Nature Shoulder Duster Earrings

Style notes: Extra-long tassels mean that these will tickle your collar bone. Great for a dramatic look for a night on the dancefloor.

£15, ASOS, Buy it now

Tassel Pendant Earrings

Style notes: Burnished gold and terracotta shades gives this pair a Moroccan vibe. More refined than others, these will stand out against a crisp, white shirt.

£12.99, Mango, Buy it now

Gold Tone Tassel Drop Earrings

Style notes: With both hoops and tassels, this pair couldn’t be any more on-trend if it tried. Cut at chin length, they create great definition in the jaw.

£8, River Island, Buy it now

Serenite Tassel Earrings

Style notes: Bring the sunshine with you in these buttercup coloured beauties. With simple gold detailing and neat tassels, these would make an elegant edition to a summer wedding outfit.

£48, Anthropologie, Buy it now

Multi Tassel Chandelier Earrings

Style notes: With this pair, it’s all about the silhouette. The chandelier cut tassels make for an interesting shape – team with a monochrome look for a bit of drama.

£12.50, Topshop, Buy it now

Hoop Tassel Earrings

Style notes: More relaxed and bohemian looking that the rest of the edit, this pair belongs on a beach somewhere tropical.

£5, White Stuff, Buy it now

Flower Earrings

Style notes: Bring the blooms to your ears with these delicate floral drops. Playful and pretty, they’d add a touch of pizazz to a bridesmaid’s outfit.

£32, J Crew, Buy it now

Pull & Bear Lion Fringe Earrings

Style notes: Be the king of the jungle with this punchy, embellished set. Long, fuschia and featuring a roaring lion’s head, this is the pair to wear when you want to stand out from the crowd.

£4.99, Pull & Bear, Buy it now