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Necklaces and Necklines
First, consider your comfort. No matter how
well a necklace length traditionally fits a neckline style, your confidence in
wearing the necklace is extremely important. You may carry off very
unconventional pairings beautifully; consider your comfort level and style.
There are things you might want to be aware
of when buying a necklace. Does the color complement your skin tone? Will it go
with clothes you have - or is it special enough to buy something specifically
for the necklace?. Are you able to carry off large chunky styles, or are you
more comfortable in dainty or classic styles? Finally, how long is the necklace
and how will it fit with various necklines.
Necklace Lengths
Collar
12
13 inches long
Sits above the neckbone
Works well with U-necks, boat necks, and off neck style necklines
Choker
14
16 inches long
Sits at the neckbone
Complements just about anything, but you may want to go to a princess size if
you have a wide neck.
Princess
17
19 inches long
Sits below the neckbone
Very versatile
Works well with crew necks, high necks and plunging necklines
Matinee
20
25 inches long
Excellent for casual and business wear
Projects a professional image
Opera
26
to 36 inches long
Goes well with high necks, turtleneck or crew necks
Can be worn as a single strand, doubled, or knotted at the neck
Can work from day to evening
Necklines Styles
Bateau
This style sweeps across your collarbone to the edge of your shoulders.
Try one or two strands worn close to your throat.
Halter
This is a difficult neckline to accessorize with a necklace because most
styles will touch the neckline at some point. You may want to consider working
with earrings instead of a necklace.
Jewel
This is a high rounded neckline that sits next to your throat.
Most necklace lengths and styles will work well.
Low Back
Consider accenting your back with a back dangle or a lariat tied in back.
Open Collar
Try a chunky necklace that will stand out behind the collar.
Scoop
This is a U-shaped neckline that may or may not mimic the U in the back.
Multiple strands that fill in the U go well with this style.
Square Neck
Try to avoid anything to angular, an easy curving shape in a choker or
princess length should work well.
Strapless
Anything close to the neck (under 18 inches) works well. Consider a choker or
princess style, Y-drop, tin-cup necklace, pearls or a necklace with a back
dangle.
Avoid necklaces that crowd the neckline.
Turtleneck
Any of the longer strands will work well.
V-Neck
Consider imitating the V lines with a Y-drop, pendant or solitaire.
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