Lele Sadoughi Style Guide

GOLD GREEK COLUMNS CHARM NECKLACE

A delicate 14K gold-plated charm necklace anchored by a dangling white temple motif—shorter in scale, designed to sit at the collarbone as an everyday emblem of sisterhood. Because the pendant already reads as a focal point, styling should keep the rest of the look quiet and dainty: think small studs, fine chain bracelets, and a low-profile headband so the temple charm stays the hero. Versatile across every Panhellenic chapter, it layers cleanly under blazers, over knits, and peeking out of a silk scarf.

10 Ways to Wear It

1. Layer the gold temple charm over a plain white tee, pair with a sleek black leather belt and a thin gold bangle—keep hair slicked back so the pendant commands attention at the collarbone.
2. Wear under a camel slip dress with a single oversized gold hoop, a low ponytail secured with a petite gold claw clip, and a silk scarf tied at the neck to soften the neckline.
3. Pair with a chunky ivory cardigan, a wide tan leather headband, and delicate gold huggies—the temple charm peeks out just above the cardigan's V-neck.
4. Style with a navy blazer, a printed silk pocket square, mini gold stud earrings, and a stacked set of fine gold rings for a polished workweek moment.
5. Layer the temple necklace over a chunky black turtleneck with large sculptural gold earrings and a sleek high bun—let the earrings take visual weight above the neckline while the charm anchors below.
6. Combine with a floral midi dress, a thin gold belt, soft gold thread-through earrings, and a knotted silk scarf as a hair tie for a romantic dinner date.
7. Wear with a crisp white poplin shirt unbuttoned at the collar, small pearl studs, a dainty gold chain bracelet, and a low messy bun for brunch with the girls.
8. Pair with a cream ribbed knit dress, chunky gold chain link necklace layered just above the temple charm, and oversized tortoiseshell sunglasses pushed up into a sleek ponytail.
9. Style with a black slip skirt and matching camisole, a single statement gold ear cuff, a structured top-handle bag, and a low chignon—let the temple charm rest against the bare chest as the focal point.
10. Wear with a bright sorority-color cashmere sweater, a thick gold chain headband (positioned just at the crown), petite gold huggies, and a clean low bun to let both the charm and the chapter colors shine.

Occasions

• Sunday stroll to a museum opening—layered under a trench with minimal gold studs.
• First date at a wine bar—peeking out of a silk-camise neckline with a delicate ear cuff.
• Chapter-hosted philanthropy luncheon—worn with a pastel blazer and pearl studs to honor sisterhood.
• Concert night with the girls—styled over a black tee with a stacked arm party of gold bangles.
• Rooftop cocktail at golden hour—paired with a low slip dress, a silk scarf as a hair tie, and oversized gold hoops.

How to Style It With Your Hair

Colors That Pair Well

• gold
• ivory
• camel
• navy
• black
• cream
• soft pink
• emerald
• crisp white
• butter yellow

Matching Lele Sadoughi Pieces

• AMERICANA STARS AND STRIPES STUD EARRINGS
• PEARL LOOP-DE-LOOP HOOP EARRINGS
• BUTTERCREAM KIDS CHARLOTTE BEADED BIRTHDAY CAKE HEADBAND
• GOLD VALENTINA CHARM CHAIN BELT
• JET TORTOISE PETUNIA HAIR PIN
• JET SHIRLEY WIDE RIBBON HEADBAND

Styling Tips

• Because the temple pendant is the hero, keep earrings dainty—huggies, mini studs, or thread-throughs—unless you're intentionally letting a large ear cuff take the visual weight above the neckline.
• The 15.5" chain with 3" extender is ideal for layering: clasp it at the shortest length solo, or extend and layer under a shorter choker or above a longer fine chain for dimension.
• Store in the branded resealable collaboration pouch between wears to protect the gold plating and keep the lobster clasp from tangling with other chains.