Text by: Tanya Munshi
You had spotted a necklace in the showroom and your heart is set on it. But when you actually go to try it on, you realize it doesn’t quite go well with your looks. Here are some handy tips to help you choose a chic necklace for yourself that complements your look and attire.
Pick The Occasion
Firstly, decide the occasion for which you plan on wearing a necklace. The occasion will determine the type of dress, which in turn will dictate the type of necklace you should wear.Remember, you cannot wear the same dressy necklace that you wore for a wedding to a casual house party. Ideally, you should go for a simple necklace for day wear and a more jazzy one for parties at night.
The Collar Matters
The type of collar you wear will determine the type of necklace you should sport. For instance, for a V-neck top, wear a simple thin gold/silver/platinum necklace with a pearl or solitaire drop. This single pendant drop will also look stunning on tops with a boat neck or a crewneck. For round necks and noodle strap tops, try the thin and small necklaces that will reach up till your collar bone. For polo neck tops, wrap long beaded strings of necklaces around your neck. For a square neckline, go for a slightly longish thin necklace with a pendant.
Necklace Lengths
You should check the size and length of necklaces that you pick; they should complement you and your attire. There are two types of short necklaces – choker and collar. The choker is about 15” to 16” long and rests on your collar bone, while the collar envelopes your neck. Short necklaces accentuate your height. There are several lengths and sizes of long necklaces. Lariats are long necklaces with an open end that allow you to wrap them around the way you want. A matinee is about 24” long and reaches your bust while a Princess is about 18” long and reaches your collar bone.
Published in Tips4me.com, on September 3, 2007
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