How Would You Wear It: Sweetheart Neckline

By Hillary

I love jewelry but I'm not very adventurous when it comes to accessorizing an outfit. I would love to be more bold with my jewelry choices but I have no idea how to start. I was raised with a vague (but strict) set of fashion guidelines like "stick to classic lines" and "don't mix patterns or textures." I am paralyzed by the thought of branching out of my comfort zone.

Which is where all of you stylish readers come in. I need help accessorizing my little black dress. Unfortunately, I can't find my dress online but it has a similar neckline and cut to the Banana Republic dress below (though my dress is all black and is shorter.)

My dilemma is this:

Do I wear a long necklace that drapes below the neckline like this gorgeous piece from Savage Salvage?

 

Or do I wear a short necklace that falls above the neckline?  If I keep it short, do I stick with delicate and demure like this necklace by Roundabout Designs?

Or do I go chunky and bold like the blue lagoon necklace by Denise Jewelry Designs?

My solution so far has been to wear the dress with no necklace at all, which I think we can all agree is not so much a solution as it is a shameful display of my laziness. I'd love some suggestions - Long? Short? Chunky? Dainty?

{Photo credits: Banana Republic, Savage Salvage on Etsy, roundabout designs on Etsy, Denise Jewelry Designs on Etsy}

Comments

[Erin]

I love the blue chunky necklace. I think black and blue are kinda in right now too.

[Home Sweet Sarah]

Chunky!

[Jen]

Does the chunky come in red? If so, I would be ALL over that! Maybe with some cute red shoes?

[T.]

Chunky....definitely chunky.

[Krista]

I agree...chunky. I would lean toward red (with other red accessories) or black if you want to remain a little more formal.

[Christina]

I say chunky also! Red is really expected,I'd wear yellow shoes with the blue but I already own yellow so there is that.

[jewelry supplies]

I actually think the Savage Salvage piece is the best to really keep the dress open and accent the neckline.

[Miranda]

I think all three are great options- depends on the event and what sort of personality you want to portray.

[Mama Fuss]

I like the shorter one and the chunky one. Both give you different looks - one is classic and classy and the other is funky and fun.
I kinda hate long necklaces. The one you showed is cool, but I just don't like them in general.