Should I wear a necklace with a strapless dress?
Strapless dresses look beautiful when worn without a necklace. However, if you want to wear a necklace look at chocker or bib-style necklaces. Remember, less is more elegant when it comes to jewelry.
Choose one statement piece such as a jeweled necklace, elaborate earrings or a bold cuff bracelet. Statement earrings, such as bold or big earrings look chic with simple style strapless dresses and draw attention upward to your face area. Print dresses look better with simpler style jewelry.
Strapless dresses draw attention to the arms, shoulders, and necks. They have no straps over the shoulders and can be straight across the bodice or have a sweetheart (heart-shaped) neckline. Usually, they have some sort of support to keep them up. Strapless dresses can be formal or casual depending on the fabric and/or length. Many brides favor strapless style dresses.
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Jewelry That Makes A Statement
Jewelry that makes a statement sends a message about who you are and what you value, conveys confidence and can make an outfit chic. I think what you notice first about someone is their personal statement. A piece of jewelry that catches your eye when you see a woman qualifies as a “statement” piece of jewelry. Something that stands out from everything else.
What is the most versatile necklace length?
The most versatile necklace length is especially important if you are considering purchasing an expensive necklace. You want to wear it with many different style tops and get your money’s worth. A sixteen to eighteen-inch necklace is very versatile and can be worn with different styles of necklines. This length necklace will work with a jewel neckline, the V neckline of a shirt style blouse, boat- shape neckline or a strapless top. For different looks combine your necklace with other types and length necklaces. If you have mostly one style of neckline tops, for example, “V” necklines, a necklace that will drop into “V” necklines would be a good style to have. In other words, you want to consider cost-per-wear (CPW) when spending money. Cost per wear means the more you wear it, the better the returns on your investment.
What type of earrings do you wear with a chunky necklace?
A chunky necklace is usually large, chunky, and/or an elaborate statement piece. It calls attention to your face area and draws attention upward away from your body and makes a statement. No earrings or small, simple style earrings are appropriate and in good taste when wearing a statement necklace in Western cultures. Button or stud style earrings that co-ordinate in someway with your necklace are stylish choices. Pearl, diamond or metal earrings will go with most statement necklaces. Usually, one statement is enough for any outfit. In some cultures and for some events it is chic to wear statement necklaces and statement earrings at the same time. For example, this Indian style necklace and earrings are stylish in India for some occasions. There are exceptions to every rule.