Style Yourself like a Celebrity : Choose The Right Jewellery for Every Dress

Wearing a pretty gown without accessories is like displaying a Christmas tree without ornaments. All celebrities and their stylists know that carefully selected accessories can make or break an outfit. Coordinated accoutrements can tie your look together while clashing pieces can distract the eye and throw off your entire look. While it's difficult to decide which of the myriad wonderful accessories to wear, you don't need a celebrity stylist to get it right, as long as you keep the following time-tested tips in mind. And remember: less is more. Wear too many accessories and nothing will get noticed, except the fact that you piled too much on.

It's easy to get the right jewellery if you consider two things:
1. your hairstyle
2. your gown

Personal style counts too, but only you know what suits you. Choose pieces you'd wear after party and you won't go wrong. Think also of color. Simpliest way is to select a necklace and earring set that compliment your ensemble. You may also try not to match your dress exactly. For example, a green dress will look great with deep blue or black. When in doubt, wear diamonds or pearls --- they look great with everything! Not everyone buys real jewellery, buying costume jewellery is a great and affordable good idea.

Jewellery and Gown Find the right jewellery perfectly match with your pretty gown

Strapless
The majority of gown styles are strapless. That's good news for jewellery lovers, as your necklace can really stand out. Choose something short to accent your collarbones like a princess length one strand or a diamond or pearl pendant. Don’t wear a necklace that comes to the top of the bodice; you don't want the fabric and the jewellery to compete. If the necklace you choose is simple, consider adding bold earrings or a bracelet for added pizzazz.

V-necked
Matching necklace and earrings can pull your look together very well, as the V draws attention to your face and collarbones. For no-brainer options, choose a pearl or diamond set.

Vintage
Make it modern with multiple strands or stacks of layered necklaces or bangle bracelets. But don't go overboard: a dress that makes a statement should not be overwhelmed with jewellery. Depending on the dress, a beautiful pearl strand or a simple pair of diamond studs can work too.

Spaghetti straps
You have tons of great jewellery options here, but again, you want to pick subtle jewellery or one standout piece. Consider wide cuff bracelet and pretty ring, or pearl, diamond, or gemstone dangle earrings and a diamond or pearl pendant. A bezel set diamond—or CZ—works well with a spaghetti-strapped dress. Just make sure, if you’re wearing a great bracelet, that your date doesn’t get you a wrist corsage.

Cap- or short-sleeved
Play up your arms and balance out the dress' sleeves with tons of thin stackable bracelets (I love wood, shell and enamel, but not all together, of course). Pick a simple necklace and earrings, or go without. If bangles drive you nuts while you dance, skip them and choose a wide cuff instead.

High-necked
Lose the necklace (it'll compete) and instead pair a high necked dress with a simple pair of earrings and an elegant bracelet in the same stone. Or stack several bracelets in lieu of a wrist corsage. Remember to choose a piece that won't compete with the bold neckline of this dress. Shoulder-grazing earrings are an option here if they suit the dress's style. They’ll be dramatic and sophisticated for sure!

Square-necked
A square-necked dress is the best setting to show off a beautiful necklace. Borrow Mom's pearls or Grandma's diamond pendant, buy a imitation diamond set in a color that complements your dress, or choose a bold gemstone piece if the dress is jewel toned. Play it up here, but keep other accessories simple.

Plunging
Consider pinning a vintage brooch at the bottom of the plunge, or adorning yourself with a pearl choker, diamond collar or a velvet ribbon. Don't wear a longer necklace as it'll detract from the plunge. Keep earrings simple.

Simple
Lucky you! A simple dress such as a sheath, allows you to get a lot funkier with your accessories. The layered look is still hot, so consider piling on a few long gold chains, or pearl-and-chain combos. A sparkly diamond cuff, a la Hilary Swank at the Oscars, (go faux!) always looks chic. Remember that you'll be dancing, so no extra long pearl ropes.

Ornate
An ornate dress is a work of art. Depending on the style and level of detail, you may want to choose a simple piece of jewellery, such as a diamond pendant, pearl necklace, simple gold chain or pearl, diamond or gold studs. Stay away from glittery jewellery that will compete with the dress. If the neckline is high and bejeweled, opt out of jewellery entirely and consider pinning something sparkly in your hair instead. A bold, chunky cocktail ring can work wonders here too.

Remember, all top stylists worth their salt know that, when it comes to accessories, it's best to stick with pieces that won't overwhelm your look. The most important tip? Have a blast and keep in mind that getting ready for party is almost always the best part, so enjoy every moment!