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Ever find yourself scrambling through your drawers trying to find the perfect necklace to match your top, but only end up giving up after trying on a few? Unfortunately, this is one of the most common problems us, ladies, have when trying to accessorize - not being able to find that one necklace to go with your look.
But fear no more! I have put together a Necklace Cheat Sheet just for you. Simply follow our guide on how to accessorize different necklines and you'll be walking out the door looking like a fashionista.
1. BOAT NECK With this neckline, it is best to accessorize with a long necklace that hangs lower than the neckline of your top. The length of the necklace can elongate and balance out the broadness of the boat neckline. Alternatively, you can match it with a long layered necklace to give it more volume.
2. SCOOP NECK Scoop necks are best paired with short necklaces with volume or statement necklaces. The necklace should fall above your neckline or follow the line of your neckline to help fill in the bare spaces around your neck. If you prefer a simpler look, you can choose a long simple necklace (with pendant) that falls between your chest and belly button. However, if the neckline is embellished opt for other types of accessories, such as earrings, bracelets or rings.
3. CREW NECK Jazz up your basic crew neck with a collar or bib style necklace. Choose a necklace that falls slightly lower than the neckline. If you want to create a built-in look, pick a necklace that follows the line of the neckline.
4. V-NECK The rule to finding the perfect necklace for V-necks is to choose a necklace that matches the V-shape of your neckline. For example, short necklaces with a v-shape or simple short necklaces would go well with this neckline. However, make sure the necklace does not pass the neckline.
5. COLLARED SHIRT (BUTTON DOWN) For an open collar look (unbutton the top buttons), you can pair it with a simple short necklace with a slim pendant that does not pass the neckline. As the button down shirt is very busy, it is best to wear simple necklaces to balance it out. For a closed collar look (button all the way up), you should go for a statement necklace. Make sure the necklace wraps perfectly around the neckline and worn understand the collar. This pairing can transform a boring collar shirt into a edgy chic look.
6. SWEETHEART Short curved necklaces (with pendant) that fall above the neckline would create a flattering look on sweetheart necklines. The curvature of the necklace will compliment the sweetheart shape and the pendant can direct the eye to the cleavage ;)
7. STRAPLESS There are a variety of ways to style a strapless. If you're looking for a simple casual look, you can match your strapless with a short slim necklace or choker. The key here is to choose necklaces that are simple in design and fall on your collarbone area. This way you can leave your décolletage bare thus creating a clean look. If you're looking for a bolder look, you can opt for a statement, or long layered necklace. Rather than showing off your décolletage, the eyes are drawn to the necklace and the necklace becomes the centerpiece of your look. It is best to choose statement necklaces that fall slightly above or below the neckline, or long layered necklaces that fall between your chest and belly button.
8. COWL NECK Cowl necks are very busy and should only be paired with simple necklaces. Short slim (drop) necklaces that hit above the neckline is one option, but if you prefer something a bit bolder you can choose a long pendant necklace. When wearing the long pendant necklace, it should be tucked under the overlapping layers with the pendant falling slightly lower than the bottom fold.
I hope this cheat sheet is helpful, and do share with me your thoughts and any styling tips you have for the readers!!