What to wear to a farmers market: a jewelry guide for the weekend wanderer

The farmers market has its own dress code — and it's one of our favourites. It's not about being overdressed or underdressed. It's about looking effortlessly put-together in a way that says: I woke up, I made coffee, I put on something I love, and now I'm here buying peaches and talking to strangers about sourdough.

The jewelry is a big part of that. Here's how to get it right.

Think casual, warm, a little relaxed. You're outside, you're carrying a tote bag, you might be wearing a sundress or your favourite linen pants. The setting is sun-drenched and unhurried. Your jewelry should match that energy — nothing too precious, nothing too formal, but still unmistakably you. 

If there's one jewelry move that was made for a Saturday morning market, it's the layered necklace. Two or three delicate chains at different lengths — one sitting at the collarbone, one a little lower — add texture and depth to even the simplest summer top.

The key to layering well is varying the lengths (14", 16", and 18" is the classic trio) and keeping the chains in the same metal family. Mix gold tones and you get something that looks curated. Mix metals randomly and it can look like you forgot to take one off.

Our layered necklace sets take the guesswork out entirely — they're designed to work together straight out of the box.

A small to medium hoop earring is the perfect farmers market earring. Low-maintenance, versatile, and just polished enough to pull a casual look together. Our White Gold dipped  Hoop Earrings add a little more sparkle for when you want to feel slightly more dressed up without any extra effort. 

Stackable bracelets on the wrist complete the look. Keep it simple — one or two thin bracelets or a single cuff. You want your hands free to browse, carry bags, and accept samples, not to worry about bracelets catching on things.

Long dangling earrings — save those for evening. Heavy statement necklaces — too formal for the setting. Anything you'd be nervous about losing or damaging — the market is a relaxed outing, and your jewelry should feel that way too.

Layered gold necklaces at the collarbone. Small gold hoops. Mixed metal hinged bangles on one wrist. A tote bag full of seasonal vegetables you're convinced you'll actually cook. That's the look. That's the feeling.

A+A pieces are designed exactly for mornings like this — beautiful enough to notice, practical enough that you never think twice about wearing them.