Girls Are Wearing Orchids on Everything — Here’s How to Join the Trend

There’s something about statement earrings that just pulls a look together. You could be wearing the plainest top on planet Earth, but once you throw on a pair of bold, eye-catching earrings, it’s like your whole outfit has been elevated from meh to main character. That’s the magic of a good statement piece because it speaks before you do.

Statement earrings have always been the go-to when you want to spice up a look without doing too much. Earrings like oversized hoops, chunky or dangling earrings, or anything loud enough to say, “Hi, I have arrived,” without you having to open your mouth are statement earrings. They look like mini pieces of art hanging off your lobes, and now, they’re getting a floral makeover with orchid earrings.

Orchids, the delicate, elegant flowers you usually find in a fancy vase or a bridal bouquet, are now the latest piece of accessory hanging from everyone’s ears. It’s giving drama, it’s giving femininity, it’s giving soft girl energy, with a side of boldness.

Orchid earrings tap into the hyper-feminine aesthetic like balletcore, cottagecore, all the soft-core styles we love, while also making a loud style statement.

The trend doesn’t stop at earrings as orchids are blooming and being used on claw clips, ballet flats, corsages, and even handbags. Basically, if you can wear it, someone has figured out how to stick an orchid on it.

If you’re ready to hop on the orchid wave, we’ve rounded up some of the prettiest earring picks below, along with a few alternatives if you’re not quite in your flower girl era yet.

They instantly elevate a plain outfit. Take a white tee and jeans, add orchid earrings, and suddenly you look like you’ve planned your look for days. Orchid earrings make a good outfit look even better.

Dede Ashiogwu, the It-Girl of the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, has been serving looks since opening night, and if you’ve been paying attention, you’ll notice a theme.

She’s been spotted wearing orchid earrings in different colours and even rocked an orchid claw clip, tying the blooming trend into her various outfits throughout the show.

Additionally, you can wear orchid earrings with flowy summer dresses, especially the ones in soft pinks, green, lilacs, and orange colours. The colours often mirror the orchids themselves, which pulls the whole look together in that “island girl on holiday” way.

You can get these Large Orchid Flower Petal Earrings in colours Pink, Purple, and Yellow for $1.50 on Shein.

You can also get these Blue Enamel Drip Oil Orchid Flower Earrings for $6.99 on Amazon. These are smaller than the petal earrings above. It was made with enamel, making it look glossy, and also last long.

These Summer Orchid Earrings from Moneo The Label, retailing for ₦25,000, have added pearls and beads to them.

Other Orchid-Themed Accessories

If you’re the type to go all in, why stop at the earrings? The orchid obsession has spread to everything. We’re talking claw clips, strappy heels, handbags, and even pop sockets. Orchids are blooming on every accessory you can think of.

Claw clips with orchid petals are great for adding a soft, romantic touch to your hair. Get these Orchid Hair Clips for ₦2,500 on Noit Accessories. You can also clip these to your shirts, belt buckle, and handbags.

Orchid shoes go well with dinner gowns that you wear to weddings, parties, or any moment you want your feet to do the talking. Get these open-toe floral kitten heels beach sandals for $32.99 - $34.99 on Amazon. They come in 18 different colours, including baby pink, blue, yellow, white, and black.

If you’d rather get the shoe clips, you should get these Peachy Pink Flower Hair/Shoe Clips for ₦20,000 from Moneo The Label.

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If orchids aren’t quite your vibe, maybe too dramatic, too trendy, or you just prefer a different kind of bloom, don’t worry. The flower girl trend is full of options.

Here are some cute alternatives you can try:

Flower earrings in general still tap into the soft, feminine vibe, but give you more variety to match your style if you’re not interested in the orchid trend. 

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Maybe florals just aren’t your thing, and that’s okay! The beauty of statement earrings is that there’s something for everyone. You can still be bold and expressive without a single petal in sight.

Try chunky geometric shapes, colour-blocked resin hoops, mixed metal drop earrings, and earrings with pearls, chains, or charms. 

Fashion is having a moment with statement earrings, and orchid earrings are leading the charge. They’re girly without being cliché, striking without trying too hard, and versatile enough to dress up or down. If you’re deep in your soft girl era or just want something fresh to jazz up your jewellery box, this trend is one worth trying.