How to Pick the Right Necklace for Different Types of Necklines!

Types of necklines

When it comes to wearing necklaces, necklines matter. And it can go two ways. Your outfit can look: 1) Effortless and/or cool or 2) Tactless and/or forced.  But not to worry, since I’ll give you a lowdown on what jewelry goes best with what neckline! . There are generally about eight different necklines to work with in fashion styles.  I found the image above from Meriam Webster’s visual dictionary, which does a fantastic job in explaining words with illustrations and pics!

Plunging neckline:

A plunging neckline, believe it or not, usually does not fare well with a necklace even though there’s a lot to bare. It takes away from the outfit, which is already a statement. Instead, skip the necklace like Natalie Portman did in 2005 and accessorize with rings, earrings, bracelets, hair/head bands or barrettes.

Sweetheart neckline:

A sweetheart neckline gives a lot of room to work with since the shoulders are also bare. It’s a flirty style and looks great with a  short bib necklace, chunky necklace, pendant necklace, and it can be simple or bold. Reese Witherspoon decided to go with a simple statement necklace, and it looks lovely on her! 

V-shaped neck:

A V-shaped neck always looks sweet with a Y-shaped necklace, pendant necklace, or a cascading necklace that follows the V shape like the Pink Trifecta Flower Necklace below!

Square neck:

A square neck dress or top looks perfect with short layered chains, a dainty necklace, or a short chunky necklace that creates a structured round curve to complement and balance the square shape.

 

Bateau neck:

The bateau neck covers you up on top, so you want to go the opposite with a long necklace–layered or single.  

Draped neckline:

A draped neckline paired with a necklace can look like too much is going on, so if you must, opt for a short dainty necklace.

Round neck:

Just like the bateau neck, a round crew neck style covers up the neck. A short necklace can compete with the  neckline so you want to go the opposite with a long necklace. Go with a long pendant necklace or one with charms or tassels dangling at the ends and you’ll be ready to go out the door in no time!

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