Best Jewelry for a Strapless Dress
Choosing the best jewelry for a strapless dress can elevate your entire look. The secret to styling this type of dress seamlessly is selecting one striking piece that complements rather than competes. From dainty bracelets to statement necklaces, here are some of the best ways to accessorize a strapless dress this summer.
What Jewelry Looks Best with a Strapless Dress?
A strapless dress exposes your neck and collarbone, creating the perfect canvas for a stunning necklace. You can also accentuate your neckline by opting for a pair of shoulder-grazing chandelier earrings.
When it comes to pairing jewelry with a strapless dress, it’s all about finding the right balance. Strapless dresses are dramatic and the jewelry you wear with them should be dramatic too. That being said, you should stick to one jewelry category alone to enhance the drama of your dress, not compete with it.
Statement Necklaces
The right necklace can make your strapless dress look even more dazzling. Opt for a statement piece, like a dramatic choker or pendant to draw attention to your decolletage. Even a string of lustrous pearls can add a sense of timelessness to your look. Another fun way to style your strapless dress is by layering on long chain necklaces. To maintain balance, choose chains with different lengths.
Harry Winston
The Duchess Necklace with Yellow Diamonds and Diamonds
Oversized Earrings
Add some sparkle to your strapless dress look with a pair of diamond-studded hoops or eye-catching chandelier earrings. Consider the length and style of your dress before accessorizing with earrings to avoid overwhelming your look. If your strapless dress is simple by design, choose earrings with elaborate details to add a little drama to your look. If your dress already has embellishments, stick to oversized earrings with a minimalistic design.
David Yurman
Mobile Chain Link Drop Earrings
Dainty Bracelets
With your shoulders and neckline bare, put the spotlight on your arms with a beautiful dainty bracelet. Dainty bracelets add a delicate touch to your ensemble, keeping your look simple and sophisticated. If your dress is patterned or features embellishments like ruffles and beads, a dainty bracelet would be your best option. It lends a touch of sparkle without drawing attention away from the main focus—your dress.
Cartier
Trinity Bracelet
Bold Rings
If your dress is elaborate with a busy design, you might want to keep things simple with a striking ring instead. Leave your ears, neckline, and arms bare, and slip on a sparkling bold ring. Alternatively, make your outfit pop with a design that features colorful gemstones. Some strapless dresses look better without a necklace, particularly those that are heavy on embellishments. In that case, a striking ring is all that is needed to complete your look.
Tiffany & Co.
Rubellite Ring
Elegant Watches
A dainty timepiece can instantly dress up any ensemble, and especially a strapless dress. In fact, a delicate watch is a great choice for achieving that cool casual look. It might not be the right choice for everyone but it is an easy addition that can really make your outfit shine.
Bulgari
Serpenti Seduttori Watch
About The Author
Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.
