This Everyday Accessory Slowly Yet Surely Took Over 2016

They're baaack! The ultimate statement earring made a return among It girls this year, who used hoops to add spice to both casual and red carpet outfits. For ladies like Hailey Baldwin, bigger was better, and no location was off limits — not even the beach!

If you're looking for something more eye-catching than typical studs, a tiny, dainty hoop is the best bet. The fashion crowd styled them solo and doubled up like Kaia Gerber, but either way, the pick was, and still is, perfect for everyday wear.

A more modern update to that classic drop style, threader earrings work like — you guessed it! — a piece of thread. Pull them through the hole and let them hang there, stealing the spotlight wherever you go.

The thought behind this trend is simple, but the result is an Instagram hit: rock a bunch of tiny studs together mixed in with baby hoops and you've got yourself a constellation-type design.

These large circle earrings can count actresses, models, and even bloggers as fans, but what really makes them so popular? Perhaps it's because they're the best of both worlds, appearing glamorous with gowns, yet adding pops of color to a simple denim looks.

Got a name? Why not wear it on your earring? This '90s-tastic trend is on the rise once again, and leading the charge is model Bella Hadid. The It girl has styled her nameplate hoops with pieces like tube tops, completing her throwback look in the most perfect way.

While this earring trend isn't exactly new, it's hard not to notice that the power women of the world — Amal Clooney, Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, etc. — have been enjoying their drops. They pair the style with sharp suits and shift dresses, giving their outfit extra pizzazz that demands the spotlight.

Sometimes, it's worth it to skip more traditional styles and go with something . . . slightly edgier. Ear cuffs and crawlers make the perfect eye-catching addition when paired with teeny tiny studs, or you can pull a Karlie Kloss and rock them alone.

This trend isn't going anywhere, as evident by the Spring '17 runway. Allow one long, bold and bedazzled drop give your outfit that unique and intriguing twist you've been looking for.