Unless you’ve been living under a very unfashionable rock you will know that “tough” has been a sartorial touchstone for a while now.  Anything with studs, grommets, leather, chains, even zippers are at the core of the look.  I personally love the tough look – give me a pair of ripped jeans, harness boots & a leather jacket & I feel perfectly chic.  Scarily that’s almost all my inspiration board consists of right now.

On my stop at Kohl’s the other day I found two necklaces that embody this look & I had to scoop them up.  They were on clearance which made them all the sweeter!  I put together a mini photo shoot with those & some other finds I’ve grabbed over the past couple years that equal the tough, chained look that is so right now.  It will also extend into this fall & I can’t help but wonder if it will become a “don’t” a year from now.  Personally, I think motorcycle jackets & a sturdy boots are already modern classics but I never thought ripped jeans would make a comeback.  Who knew?

 Purses: silver strap: Echo, $36 (clearance TJMaxx); gold strap: thrifted, $8

Necklaces, from top: Target pearl/chain ($7, clearance); Kohl’s chains with gem drops, $1.80 (90% off clearance); Kohl’s knotted chains, $3.80 (80% off clearance)