Celebs like Roz Purcell, Rosie Connolly, and Erika Fox are loving the latest choker trend – and so are we.
It’s super easy to style any outfit with a choker – from casual jeans and a tee during the day for added glam to a LBD for a night out to add some extra glam.
There are a variety of chokers out there from small rope chokers to big bandanas, the choice is endless.
Check out a few of our favourite places around Ireland to pick up some gorge styles.
1. Claires
Every girl around the country has a soft spot for Claires since they were a pre-teen, it was the place to go for funky bracelets and spiked gel earrings.
The accessories haven has upped it’s game in recent years to include some gorgeous jewellery for every age.
We are loving the amount of styles they have for the choker trend including this gorge lace one.
Pick up their chokers from Claires stores nationwide from €8.99.
2. TopShop
High street champions TopShop are one of the most style savvy shops at the moment.
The UK clothing giants have collaborated with major celebs like Kate Moss and most recently with Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
Not only do they have some fab metallic and rope chokers but they are fully embracing the fab bandana trend.
Snag one of their statement chokers nationwide from €8.
3. Folkster, Dublin and Kilkenny
Folkster is one of the original vintage bargain shops to have created their own fashions.
The store first opened it’s doors in Kilkenny town before adding another shop in Dublin’s city centre.
The trendy and cool brand are one of the best places to find a seriously cool choker that most people won’t have.
This large velvet choker is just €9.95 – cheap as chips for such a wow necklace!
4. Penneys
For all good trends, Penneys is the place to go for a bargain buy.
We love this string choker from the shop that works for the last of the summer festivals but will also work well with this year’s autumn and winter trends.
The clothing giants have more styles including the 90s style stretchy choker that started off the trend as well as some gorge crystal chokers.
Snag this one for €3 from Penneys nationwide.
5. H&M
H&M have a huge jewellery selection for the summer and their A/W16 collection has some very glam pieces too.
The Swedish company have been one of the top places to not only get cheap gym gear but festival fashion too.
One of the key pieces for festival styles this year has been to throw on a choker to dress up any kind of relaxed look.
Prices start from as little as €3 from H&M stores nationwide.
6. The Petite Boutique
Online store The Petite Boutique is fast becoming one of Ireland’s go to’s for accessories.
The Irish store ships worldwide and delivery around Ireland is from as little as €4.
The Petite Boutique not only sells gorgeous accessories like this choker but also fab clothing and jewellery.
Pick up their Hollywood choker from their website for €10.50.
7. Nine Crows, Dublin and Galway
Nine Crows has become one of the most talked about Irish brands at the moment.
With stars like Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards a fan of the brand, it has grown greatly over the year with a shop in Dublin and another in Galway.
The store has a fab selection of chokers from the new popular rope style to the large velvet choker, a favourite amongst many shops
Snag yourself this season’s must have with prices starting at €8.
8. River Island
River Island are a must stop shop while out treating yourself to some new gems.
The UK high street store is dotted all over Ireland which makes it very handy for all fashionistas to pick up a bargain.
The store which has collaborated with Rihannan has proven yet again that it’s on the ball in the fashion world with a huge slection of chokers available.
Pick up one of their chokers from their stores nationwide from as little as €6.
9. Hickeys
You can be super money savvy and make your own choker.
PR guru Rob Kenny styled Holly Carpenter in a fashion contest for the launch of Forbidden Fruit festival.
The smart spending helped him win the contest and Holly gushed about how much she loved her choker on her snapchat that day.
For just €1 you can get a strip of ribbon from Hickeys stores nationwide and simply tie it around your neck.
10. Nine Lives, Kilkenny
Nine Lives in Kilkenny is a must stop shop for all grunge and goth lovers.
The alternative boutique has a massive selection of band and tie dye tees, vintage flannel shirts, and a whole bunch of cool second hand bargains.
They also stock some seriously cute chokers with a variety of pendants on them.
Prices start from €5.
