How to Choose the Best Necklace for Every Neckline
It’s nice to have a guide handy for times when we might be wondering which necklace to choose that would go perfectly with the neckline of our top. In fact, it’s nice to have a handy guide for lots of things. (See my Pinterest board called “Guides.”) Besides, I always believe in checking everything, “just in case.” I think it’s always a good idea. Age doesn’t matter.
Necklace lengths range from 14-inch chokers to 24-inch strands that fall beneath the breasts. I had a necklace made on a 30″ chain once for layering, and I never use it. It’s too much for just about anyone.
Your own eye will tell you if a necklace looks good against a particular neckline. But if you’re wondering, here are the generally accepted guidelines for what goes with what:
- With a round (jewel) neckline: chokers or 16-inch strands that fall at the collarbone.
- With a low v-neck: chokers, pendants and opera-length beads (just beneath the collarbone) to highlight the skin from neck to chest.
- With a boat-neck: long chains or a long y-necklaces.
- With a scoop-neck: shorter pendants with volume or long pendants.
- With a crew-neck: bib or collar necklaces.
- With a v-neck: v-shaped pendants that fit right into the neckline.
- With a collar: short pendants or chokers in the neckline, or button up to the top and put a statement necklace under the collar.
- With a Sweetheart neckline: short pendants on beads or chains.
- With a Cowl-neck: a dainty pendant above the cowl or below it.
- With a Strapless or any other dress that leaves a good portion of your chest uncovered: chokers (they emphasize your bare skin, so they put both the jewelry and your body on display), pendants, statement necklaces, choker & pendant combinations, 16-inch to opera-length beads.
Is this guide helpful to you? Let us know in the comments below!
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- “How to Make Magic with a Statement Necklace”
- “How to Get Good at Layering Bracelets”
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Very helpful graphic! Thanks for linking up with Vis Monday.
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Thanks, Patti, for hosting Visible Monday!