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How to Choose the Right Jewelry For Any Outfit

Jewelry can help amp up the formality of an outfit, bring interest and focal points to a plain or neutral outfit, or simply add a pop of color and shine to any outfit that might otherwise be boring. Jewelry is a timeless accessory classic that every beauty lover needs in her collection. However, pairing a certain outfit with the right jewelry that helps enhance it without stealing the show can prove to be difficult. There’s no need to struggle with pairing up clothes and jewelry. Read on to learn how to choose the right jewelry for any outfit to create a balanced look that will turn heads everywhere you go.

1. Pay Attention to Necklines

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Choosing the right necklace lengths is essential when aiming for a cohesive, balanced look. If you pair jewelry with a clashing neckline, your whole look can be thrown off. However, if you wear the right necklace that complements  your neckline, you can accentuate your outfit for a look that is enhanced all around.

If you’re wearing a strapless dress or tube top, pair it with a chunky choker or necklace that sits tight around your neck. Off the shoulder shirts and one-sleeved dresses are complemented by thick, dangly necklaces with a complex design. If you’re wearing a high-necked or collared shirt, pair it with a larger pendant on a thin chain necklace. Low-necked shirts or dresses should be worn with shorter chains that match the shape of your neckline.

2. Match Print Shapes

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Something that many people don’t think of when it comes to pairing jewelry with clothing is that the shape of your earrings or necklace should match the shape of the design on your clothes.

This tip is applicable only when you’re wearing a shirt or dress that has a bold print or pattern. When you do, you should only wear necklaces and earrings that have pendants in the shape of your outfit’s print. For example, never pair angled stripes on a dress with circular hoop earrings.

3. More Isn’t Always Best For Formal Events

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You might think that, when you’re wearing a formal dress and heading to a fancy event, you should play up your jewelry to match your outfit. On the contrary, the opposite is often true.

Oftentimes, simple, small jewelry pieces work best with long, fancy gowns or other formal outfits. Try shiny delicate jewelry such as diamond stud earrings to add a subtle flair to your outfit without taking the focus off your formal attire.

4. Choose One Focal Piece

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If you have a collection of large, bold jewelry, never pair it together. You should not try to wear a bold tribal necklace with long dangly earrings or hoop earrings with a chunky necklace.

In fact, when you’re wearing long earrings or a chunky necklace, it’s often best to skip other jewelry altogether to avoid an overwhelming and gaudy look.

5. Match Bracelets to Sleeves

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A good rule of thumb for choosing bracelets to wear with outfits is that the longer your sleeves are, the less bracelets you should wear and the thinner those bracelets should be, and vice versa.

Thick leather cuff bracelets look great when paired with sleeveless dresses. Thin, delicate chain bracelets work better with long-sleeved sweaters. If your sleeves extend past your elbows, keep your bracelet super simple or skip wearing one altogether.

6. Balance Your Look With a Long Necklace

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Long necklaces can be a great way to balance out a look that might otherwise make you appear shapeless or boxy. Loose clothing can make you appear shorter or wider than you really are, but it looks great when paired with a long necklace.

If you’re wearing a T-shirt dress or other loose dress, for instance, pairing it with a necklace that has a long chain and one large pendant can help add harmony and balance to your look.

7. Pair Bold With Basic (Or More Bold)

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You might think that if you’re wearing a bold outfit, you should pair it with basic, simple jewelry to avoid an overwhelming appearance. While this is a great rule of thumb to keep in mind, it doesn’t always apply.

How to Choose the Right Jewelry For Any Outfit

Sometimes, experimenting with pairing a bold outfit with bold jewelry can turn out great. Other times, it can be a catastrophe. You should be willing to try out different looks; don’t ever be scared to experiment, or you might miss out on something great. If you do choose to pair a boldly printed dress with a chunky necklace or dangly earrings, however, make sure the shapes and colors of the pieces are complementary to keep your look appearing whimsical and sleek and avoid a choppy and thrown-together look.

Pairing jewelry with an outfit can be frustrating and, when done incorrectly, can ruin your whole look. However, by using the tips in this post, you can learn how to choose the right jewelry for any outfit effortlessly to save you time and frustration and help you put together gorgeous looks.

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