What's your opinion of multiple ear piercings?

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EatWelBWel:

Not cartilage piercing, just extra holes in lobes. I'm striving for a more classic, grown up look (I'm over 45) and currently have two holes in one ear and three in another. Used to wear tiny studs in the uppers and "real" earrings in the "main" piercings. Recently I've been toying with letting the upper holes close up and just wearing one earring in each ear. I'm wondering if any other afers of a certain age have made that transition. Not an age issue, but in my opinion, a more elegant one, for want of a better word.

Sandra in PA

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Sophie:

[nq:1]Not cartilage piercing, just extra holes in lobes. I'm striving for a more classic, grown up look (I'm over 45) ... Not an age issue, but inmy opinion, a more elegant one, for want of a better word. Sandra in PA[/nq]
I have 2 holes in each ear. I wear a smaller silver hoop in the upper hole and a bigger silver hoop in the first hole (but they're both pretty small hoops).
I'm 31, and a SAHM. I don't know, it hasn't occurred to me yet to let one hole close up.

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Userb3:

[nq:1]Not cartilage piercing, just extra holes in lobes. I'm striving for a more classic, grown up look (I'm over 45) ... that transition. Not an age issue, but in my opinion, a more elegant one, for want of a better word.[/nq]
Multiple earrings certainly increase the "bohemian" or "funky" factor, and that can be a good thing at the right time, but there's no reason you have to have all or none. Why not simply wear multiples when they're appropriate and wear singles when you want a more traditional/elegant look?

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Frayed:

[nq:1]Not cartilage piercing, just extra holes in lobes. I'm striving for a more classic, grown up look (I'm over 45) ... an age issue, but in my opinion, a more elegant one, for want of a better word. Sandra in PA[/nq]
My opinion only extends to myself and I am a one-hole in each ear gal. Of course, I have one in my brow as well!
Karen
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Blushun:

[nq:1]Not cartilage piercing, just extra holes in lobes. I'm striving for a more classic, grown up look (I'm over 45) ... made that transition. Not an age issue, but inmy opinion, a more elegant one, for want of a better word.[/nq]
If you've had all these piercings for quite some time the holes don't tend to close up and if they do, it usually takes a very long time so you can always go back to wearing your studs.
IMHO a single piercing in each lobe is 'classic & elegant'.

Blushun

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Snowy Rose :

hrugs:: I'm 20, two holes in each ear, then one in the left cartilage. My mom has the same set up, and she's 54. It all depends on what you wear for your earrings. I mean, if you're wearing crazy earrings all the time, then maybe you ought to consider switching to hoops or studs or pearls. I mean, I adore my strange earrings, but they're not always appropriate. However, I don't think you ought to let them close up, even if they can. Just don't wear two pairs of earrings.
I don't see the point really, in letting earring holes close up. Facial stuff, maybe, but I know when I'm a grandmother and I can still wear feathers and my fave rose gold hoops with the silver hoop up top, I'll be proud to do it.

patricia

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val189:

Not an age issue, but in my
[nq:1]opinion, a more elegant one, for want of a better word.[/nq]
I think you have summed this up pretty well. I never went for the multiple lobe piercings. I see a lot of gals who look like a walking jewelry display case - clashing shapes, colors etc., but then, what does an old bag like ME know - I don't even mix metals.

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Valmont32677:

I like just one hole in each ear...it's more conservative, but do what makes you happy! I like another poster's idea of wearing mutiple earrings certain times and just one set for others. My dad is 65 and he has one hole in his left ear...he wears a very small silver hoop or else usually a diamond stud. Even the more "mature" crowd can wear piercings, i think. All depends on the jewelry type. Just my 2 cents
Kristin

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Jrgboj M. Gpkgbdfike Jr.:

Just one man's opinion:
The appeal of multiple piercings is, sadly, lost on me. I am, of course, hidebound and reactionary in these matters, so take that into consideration, as I know it is very tempting to attempt to conform to my admittedly antediluvian views.
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rubywoo:

[nq:1]Not cartilage piercing, just extra holes in lobes. I'm striving for a more classic, grown up look (I'm over 45) ... an age issue, but in my opinion, a more elegant one, for want of a better word. Sandra in PA[/nq]
I'm 53 - I also have 2 holes in one ear and 3 in the other. I wear tiny white gold and diamond hoops in the back hole(s) - they don't come out from day to day. I change the earrings in the front hole daily - usually another (larger) pair of white gold and diamond earrings. Seems elegant enough to me. For my recent wedding, I took out the smaller hoops and wore only 1 pair - a larger diamond earring in the front hole only.
Ruby

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