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STRAPLESS
Pair this beloved bridal neckline with a statement collar necklace
and either stud earrings or none at all. Another option is to
wear statement earrings and not the necklace. Be careful that
the proportion of the earrings works with the shape of your
face – chandelier earrings often work best versus those that are
long and narrow. With that, wear an accessory in the hair that is
placed towards the back of the head so it doesn’t compete.
SWEETHEART
This is the sexiest of necklines. To embrace the sexiness, a
pendant necklace that hits the top of your cleavage will do
the trick, paired with coordinating long dangle earrings. To
downplay it, skip the necklace and go for show-stopper earrings,
or pair small earrings with another source of sparkle, like a belt
or brooch.
PORTRAIT
The beauty of the portrait neckline is that it frames the face.
With it, you can wear a delicate drop or pendant necklace with
delicate earrings or studs. A headband would also look nice with
this look, or something simple placed toward the back of the
head.
BATEAU
This on-trend neckline has “retro” written all over it. Stay away
from necklaces and shoulder-dusting earrings – you don’t
want to compete with that fabric up top You can’t go wrong
with simple post earrings (think pearls or diamond studs) and
a vintage-inspired headpiece, like a pillbox hat with attached
veil. Bonus points for ladylike gloves and a multi-strand pearl
bracelet!
HALTER
With this strappy style, skip the necklace in favor of statement
drop earrings. You can add on a bracelet and a headband, but
with a headband keep the earrings to studs or small drops.
V-NECK
Keep the necklace, if any, up around the collar bone – you don’t
want it to be dangling down into the neckline. Depending on
the intricacy of the dress, you can go bold with a wide collar
necklace of stones or pearls, or simple with a single strand. A
V-neck also is a good reason to go bare-neck and find another
accessory to be the star, such as a cascading earring, one or more
bangles or cuffs, or a delicate headband.
ONE-SHOULDER
If the one-shoulder has no detail, then
statement drop earrings would be perfect.
But if there’s a dramatic flower or bow on
the gown, go with simple studs, little drops
or nothing at all. And bangles, cuffs or a
bracelet on the opposite wrist of the one-
shoulder for balance.
JEWEL
Because this circular, just-above-the-
collarbone neckline has so much going on
already, keep the accessories simple. A small
drop earring – more formal posts over hook-
backs – and no necklace is the way to go. If
you’re looking for more embellishment, opt
for a delicate bracelet or a brooch pinned
into the back of your hair.
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