The Finishing Touch: How to Match Jewellery to Your Neckline
The quickest way to make a summer dress look finished? Match your jewellery to the neckline. Here is our simple guide to getting it right every time.
The golden rule
Your neckline decides where the eye goes. Choose jewellery that fills the space the dress leaves open, and skip anything that fights with it. One focal point is almost always enough: either a necklace or statement earrings, not both.
01 · V-neck
A fine pendant
A V-neck creates a natural frame. Fill it with a pendant on a fine chain that sits just above the point of the V. The Twisted Ring Pendant Necklace is quiet enough to let the neckline do the rest.
Try it with: the Relaxed Linen V-Neck Midi Dress with Button Detail.
02 · Halter neck
Hoops, hair up
A halter neck already draws attention to your shoulders and neck, so a necklace can feel crowded. Wear earrings instead. Polished Gold Oval Hoop Earrings with your hair up is the easiest summer look there is.
Try it with: the Sleeveless Criss-Cross Halter Neck Maxi Dress.
03 · Off-shoulder
Drop earrings
Bare shoulders and collarbones are the jewellery here. Keep your neck clear and add movement with drop earrings. Our Gold Drop Earrings with Pearl Detail add a soft touch of pearl that suits evening light.
Try it with: the Off-Shoulder Pleated Chiffon Maxi Dress with Slit.
04 · Shirt collars & sets
Stack your wrists
Collared shirts and button-down dresses have plenty going on at the neck. Move the jewellery to your wrists instead. The Gold Layered Chain Bracelet Set gives you five chains to stack, with rolled-up sleeves and a woven tote.
Try it with: our Resort Sets.
Heading to the beach?
For relaxed days by the water, a layered bead necklace is the one exception to the “one piece” rule. The Layered Beaded Necklace Set with Shell and Starfish is made to be worn together, over a sundress or a linen set.
Neckline first, jewellery second. Keep it to one focal point.
