Necklaces are very important accessories. A beautiful necklace can highlight your whole look and help you to stand out. Do you know how to choose a proper necklace for your dress? Here are some really useful tips on how to choose a flattering necklace.
Before you choose your necklace, you should know what kind of an occasion you are dressing up for. Usually, if you are attending a classy event, you should avoid too big and bright necklaces, opt for something elegant. Go for less sophisticated and playful pieces if it’s a daytime outing.
There are many different kinds of necklines. You must choose a necklace that flatters your neckline. Generally, necklaces that ends somewhere mid chest are perfect for V neck. For necklines that are high up on the chest like a crew cut, boat cut or turtle neck, long and dangling necklaces would work well. If you are wearing a strapless top you might want to go for something that stays close to the neck like a choker, or a small strand of glass beads or pearls. Go for something small and closer to the neck if you are wearing a cowl dress.
After you decided the necklace style, you will have to choose appropriate size for your necklace. At first, you should know your neck size. It’s simple to measure, just wrap a soft sewing tape around the base of your neck and mark where it meets. If you don’t have a measuring tape, just wrap a ribbon around your neck and then measure it on metal measuring tape. Now once you know your neck size, as a general thumb-rule, you must choose necklace of next size or in other words one size bigger. For example, if your neck size is 15”, then choose necklace of 17" - 18”.
If your dress provides enough character and detail, it would be wrong to take away from it. Jewel, boat, and square cut necklines are most commonly worn without a necklace because the layered look becomes too busy. Sometimes, you have to let the cut speak for itself! Take a look at the exquisite 2015 prom dresses for your prom and party!
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