Three confident ways to wear a floral choker today — without nostalgia, and without fuss

Florals don’t need to be soft. That’s something I think about often when working with silk roses for byRova. There’s a tendency to associate flowers with sweetness — but in the right material, scale, and placement, they can be sharp, graphic, even structural.

The rose chokers I make aren’t throwbacks. They’re meant to hold shape, ground an outfit, and feel intentional — not overly romantic or vintage. Below are three ways to wear them, based on outfits I sketched with real styling in mind.

This isn’t costume. It’s styling with presence.

Strapless Top + Denim

Minimal base, structured detail

Sketch: Model wearing strapless black top, high-waisted flared jeans, slingback heels, and a small black rose choker

Start with a silhouette that already feels modern—like a sharp, minimal top and clean denim. The wide-leg trousers and bare neckline create just the right amount of space for something sculptural to sit at the throat. This is where a smaller choker works best—something defined, but not oversized.

It doesn’t scream vintage. It looks styled. Polished, but not overdone.

Try this: Black Silk Rose Choker 

Cardigan Dress Over Trousers

Soft tailoring, subtle contrast

Sketch: Model wearing a long knit cardigan over wide-leg cream trousers, black sandals, and a delicate rose choker

This look plays with layers — knit over fluid trousers, heels that don’t demand attention, and a choker that doesn’t compete with the neckline but quietly punctuates it. The outfit itself is tonal and calm. The floral detail adds definition without taking over.

Here, the rose choker doesn’t feel nostalgic. It feels like a clear styling choice. It shifts the outfit from simple to considered.

Best choice: Nude Silk Rose Choker 

Strappy Dress + Bold Choker

Effortless lines + visual anchor

Sketch: Model in minimal midi dress with bold black rose choker and long ties

This one is more direct. A bare neckline and a slip-style dress create an open field—so you can go all in with proportion. A large silk rose, long lace ties, and dark contrast become the outfit’s defining elements.

But it still feels wearable. The base is clean, the lines are strong, and the detail at the neck keeps the eye exactly where you want it.

Perfect pick: Red Rose Choker with Long Ties

Designed to Hold Space

All of my rose chokers are handmade in my studio in Hove. The roses are sculpted from natural silk, not synthetic fabric. Some are minimal and adjustable; others are bold and fixed in place. But all of them are made with the same idea in mind: they’re here to hold space — visually and emotionally — without needing to shout.

If you’ve been looking for something to frame your outfit rather than decorate it, these might be what you’re after.