Depends on what you feel like with pearls I guess... THere is somethign for everyone with pearls that is why they are so great! The "classic Look" goes with everything......I prefer a classic look myself more "mileage and vesrsatility" ... I am not a trendy person.. did my part while a teen in the 1980's.. As for the "Invasion" not quite.. they have been here for as long as society has been here.... just not as affordable for many until recently! Used to be a "Upper crust" thing or peoplesaved to get taht one strand to wear with the sunday best...... But now that you can buy them at places like michaels and bead stores they have gone mainstream and as long as they are "real pearls" People can use for beading and make their own stuff with .. they really do not care .. I hear it at least 4-5 times a week....