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Here’s How To Choose The Perfect Piece Of Jewelry For Your Formal Dress

August 21, 2018 by Jeanine Edwards
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It may be August, but chances are the formal events on your calendar aren’t coming to an end any time soon. There will be those last end-of-summer and early fall weddings and then before you know it, the holiday festivities will be upon us.

Formal dressing can prove tricky for even the most fashionable among us, so we’re here to help. Finding a gorgeous special occasion dress isn’t hard these days, but accessorizing it? That can prove a bit more difficult. Luckily, we teamed up with the jewelry experts at ZAXIE to create a comprehensive guide to finding the perfect accessories for your formal attire. Bookmark this page now; it will come in handy for years to come.

What to wear with a one-shoulder dress:

Elegant one-shoulder gown with red carpet jewelry

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One-shoulder dresses are a great option for showcasing beautifully sculpted shoulders. The uneven neckline means you should steer clear of a necklace, but you can play up this dress silhouette with an eye-catching pair of drop or chandelier earrings like Emily Ratajkowski in her sexy two-tone one-shoulder red carpet look above.

Stunning rhodium chandelier earrings for a glamorous look

Chic Happens Chandelier Earrings

What to wear with a halter dress:

Chic halter dress paired with statement earrings

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Dresses with a halter neckline are a great pick if you’re looking for a bit more coverage in the chest area. Rather than accessorize this dress style with a necklace, take a cue from Allison Williams and opt for a pair of statement studs or a gorgeous bracelet. You can even get away with both if you choose a bracelet that’s not too flashy, like a simple tennis bracelet.

Gold stud earrings perfect for everyday elegance

Find Your Spark Stud Earrings

What to wear with a strapless dress:

Strapless gown adorned with exquisite red carpet jewelry

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Lots of women–including Black Panther star Danai Gurira–love to show off their décolletage in strapless dresses and for good reason; it’s a very flattering look. Strapless dresses beg to be accessorized with a sparkling collar-style or choker necklace that doesn’t hang too low. Just a hint of twinkle around your neck can totally take your strapless dress to the next level.

Rhodium necklace for a sophisticated and stylish statement

To The Moon And Back Necklace

What to wear with a V-neck dress:

Layered V-neck design showcasing red carpet jewelry

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Last but not least, a layered necklace is the perfect pick for a dress with a V-neck. Opt for something light and delicate a la Rihanna in the photo above so it doesn’t distract from your gown.

Rose gold layered pendant for a trendy finish

Gleam On Layered Pendant

Ready to add some new pieces to your jewelry box for your upcoming events? Head over to ZAXIE to treat yourself to gorgeous jewelry that works for any and every occasion.

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