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For casual daytime occasions and events, you
Wear With a little
can dress down your black dress with a multi-color
What Jewelry to
necklace or dangling earrings. Adding a few bangles
and some delicate diamond rings will give a slightly
sassy look. Neckline

Black Dress

Always take into account the neckline,
and make sure your necklace is either
longer or shorter than the neckline of the
dress. Strapless dresses often look best with
collar or matinee necklaces. Whereas
V-shaped necklines look particularly
good with pendants or lariats.
If your black dress features beading or
sequins, then it’s best to keep your jewelry
simplistic. Stick to single-color gold jewelry
so that the trimming of the dress remains
the focus of your appearance. You can
also consider adding a single-color gold
bracelet, stud earrings or an understated
ring. But avoid wearing more than two
pieces of jewelry, so as not to overdo it.

When it comes to smart casual events, opt for elegant
pendant necklaces, wearable chain bracelets, and
In general, when it minimalistic gold rings. Most important,
For a more formal occasion, wearing a one-of-a-
comes to matching kind piece will make it more sophisticated. Consider is to have fun
your black dress, wearing a statement brooch or a significant bracelet. with your jewelry.

just about anything Colors Mix and match
goes. But in many The good thing about black is that it goes with almost different options to
cases your choice any color. Pink quartz, white, or golden brown pearls find out what works
of jewelry can make work well, as do rich colors such as blue Paraiba or for your specific
smoky quartz. However, there are certain colors that
a big difference to just don’t work, and it’s a good idea to avoid wearing body type and
your appearance, navy blue or brown jewelry whenever you personal style.
are wearing black clothing
so make sure you
give it the thought

and consideration
that it deserves.

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