Talk:My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Legend of Everfree/@comment-3410511-20161101170136/@comment-3410511-20161101174614

I don't think so. They were still using their powers while they were setting up the ball, and it doesn't seem like they were wearing them.

Most likely the necklaces are connected to their own magic.

So I think their powers are activated whenever they are near their necklaces.