Necklace Style Tips for Strapless Dresses
A strapless dress leaves plenty of room for a statement necklace to draw the eye upward. When you have bare shoulders, you want an accessory that draws attention to the neckline. Here are some ideas for how to wear necklaces with a strapless dress.
Collar Bone-Hugging Chokers
Choker necklaces are a chic option for strapless necklines. The close fit draws attention to the face and nicely defines the collarbone area. A choker also keeps the neckline from appearing too exposed.
Choose chokers with minimal detailing to draw attention to the neckline. Single strands or chains that are delicate work well. Plunging strapless dresses can handle more daring choker accents, such as gems or pearls.
Shoulder-Grazing Pendants
Try a pendant necklace that grazes right along the tops of the shoulders for a not-too-snug but still neckline-accentuating option. The pendant will sit nicely just above the strapless sweetheart or straight-across neckline on the chest.
A shoulder-dusting pendant also helps the necklace stay in place on a bare décolletage. Look for pendants that are between 16 and 18 inches long.
Statement Necklaces Welcome
Don’t be afraid to go bold with a striking statement necklace on a strapless dress. With an open front and back, dramatic bib statement necklaces, oversized jewels, or layered chains can really shine without competing details.
Look for statement necklaces about 16-20 inches long that don’t overwhelm the chest area. Go for pieces with visual interest in both front and back to complement a 360° strapless look.
Layering Necklaces
You can also create a layered necklace look by pairing pieces like:
- Choker necklace with longer pendant below
- Contrasting metal chains together
- Double-strand pearl necklace
- Y-necklace combined with collar necklace
Mix different lengths and materials for dimension. Just keep layered looks refined and avoid too bulky of a stack.
Match Metals to Other Accessories
When styling your necklace, consider matching metals and colors to other jewelry you’ll pair with the strapless dress:
- Match earrings, bracelets and rings for a coordinated effect
- Echo dress embellishments like beading or hardware
- Contrast brightly colored jewel tones in the dress
- Tie in metallic shoes or a handbag color
Other Styling Considerations for Strapless Dress Necklaces
Keep the following tips in mind when putting together your full strapless dress and necklace look:
An updo hairstyle emphasizes a strapless neckline, whereas loose hair can conceal chokers. Put your hair up to highlight your stunning necklace!
Make sure your earrings don’t compete with necklace pendants that are close to your face. We don’t want anything distracting from your stunning gown!
Slip necklaces over an updo with care to avoid catching your hair. We’ve all been there: it’s no fun untangling necklaces from elaborate hairstyles!
Be sure the clasps on your necklaces are secure so they don’t slide off your bare shoulders. Nobody wants a necklace mishap on the dance floor!
After wearing a choker, gently wipe it down because skin oils and makeup can accumulate, especially on tight fits. Let us keep those necklaces gleaming!
Conclusion
Strapless dress necklines provide a fantastic opportunity to highlight the neck and décolletage area beautifully with necklaces. Look for chokers, shoulder-length pendants, or even statement bibs to adorn the open neckline. Use these tips to pick necklaces that complement your strapless look flawlessly!
FAQs
A bib-style necklace, collar necklace or choker can frame the face, but a pendant or longer chain that goes almost to the waistline can also be fabulous. If the dress is simple or a solid color you can use a statement piece.
Strapless dresses showcase a woman’s collarbones, shoulders, and décolletage, making them an ideal canvas for a beautiful necklace. By accentuating this area, the wearer can subtly draw the eye to these delicate features and make a lasting impression.
You can afford to be dramatic in your choice of jewellery with a strapless dress. A collar or bib-style necklace will frame your face, but a new trend, seen on plenty of celebrities recently, is a longer pendant or chain necklace that falls to mid-chest, or even almost to the waistline, looking fabulous.
For a dressy look, pair a denim or chambray shirt over the strapless dress and knot the shirt at the waist to give a smart look. A boyfriend sweater can also be styled as a top on a strapless dress. However, add a belt to help give a smart look.
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