How To Choose The Perfect Necklace For Your Dress?

Creating the perfect look requires a good mix of clothing and accessories. The perfect dress necklace can complete your look and give you an awesome appearance. On the other hand, using the wrong necklace for your outfit can be detrimental to your overall look.

When choosing the perfect necklace for your dress, there are a number of factors you need to consider. The basic goal when choosing a necklace for any outfit is to ensure that your necklace fits your outfit, neck size, personality and face shape. Fashion jewellery and necklaces, when used correctly, can enhance and accentuate any look.

Choosing the right necklace for your outfit can mean the difference between being perfectly dressed or overdressed. The following guide will help you choose the perfect necklace for any outfit.

Standard necklace lengths and compatible outfits

Necklaces are usually available in standard lengths. Necklace lengths are measured in inches. Buyers can reduce the length of their gold chain to suit their requirements. In general, women usually have more options than men when it comes to buying fashion jewellery and necklaces.

Before we discuss standard necklace lengths, knowing your neck size can also help you make the best decision about the type of necklace you want. The size of your neck can be measured with a sewing tape measure. To measure your neck size, wrap the tape around your neck.

 Carabiner Gold Chian Necklace

Standard necklace lengths are

• 12-13 inches: this necklace usually has a single strand to multiple strands. This necklace is usually worn tightly around the neck and is best worn with an open necked shirt. This fashion jewellery can also be worn with v-necks, strapless tops, boat necks, spoon necks and one-shoulder dresses.

• 14-16 inches: This is a necklace-style necklace designed to sit at the base of the throat. This short 14-16 inch necklace is versatile and can be worn with both western and traditional clothing.

• 17-19 inches: This princess-style necklace is designed to sit gently at the base of the throat. Wearing the pendant and matching earrings will greatly enhance your look and provide an awe-inspiring appearance. This necklace is versatile and will suit all types of outfits. Great as a gift too.

• 20-24 inches: This Matinee-style necklace is designed to end somewhere between the bust and collarbone. Ideal for business attire, this necklace is the perfect piece of jewellery for corporate or official events. Although it is best suited to business attire, this necklace can also be worn with casual wear.

• 30-36 inches: This Opera style necklace is usually worn as a double strand and ends about an inch below the bust or bodice. This necklace can be worn with evening wear and is also suitable for round necklines.

• 36-42 inches: Also known as a bib necklace, this cord-style necklace is the longest necklace chain length. It is designed to sit above the belly button or above or below the bust. This necklace can be turned into a multi-strand necklace, hence the name 'bib necklace'. The cord necklace is versatile and can be worn with western or traditional clothing as well as evening and business attire.

Common outfits and compatible jewellery

• Turtleneck: You may think that turtleneck dresses are not suitable for jewellery. In fact, necklaces are the perfect accessory for turtleneck dresses. Thick and long necklaces can be used on your turtleneck dress to improve your look.

• Round neckline: Round neckline dresses are best worn with short chains or strings of pearls. Small pendants can also be hung from the chain. The aim of decorating a cowl neck dress is to ensure that your garment retains its soft lines.

Wearing the perfect necklace with any outfit will improve your look and ensure you always look your best at any event or activity. Whatever the gender, the right necklace may be just what you need to take the next step in your fashion evolution.