So, you’ve put together the perfect outfit, but something’s not quite working…Ensuring that your jewelry matches your ensemble can make a huge difference to the success of your look – or otherwise! Use the guide below to get it right every time.
Match With The Occasion
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First things first: consider the type of occasion carefully you’re attending: what works in the boardroom may not be your best bet for a wedding, and the accessories you choose for a dinner date may not be right for a casual picnic.
As well as determining the style, the event will also have an impact on your choice for practical reasons. For example, large cocktail rings may make working on your laptop tricky, and heavy earrings may not be comfortable to wear all day, so factor in these things, too.
In general, the flashier the occasion, the flashier you can be with your jewelry. For posh meals out, weddings, and black tie balls, bring on the diamonds and sparkle or large statement pieces. For a laid-back pub lunch, go low key: think classic pearl stud or small hoop earrings, charm bracelets, and a simple silver necklace.
There are some items of jewelry that will work when worn to attend a wide variety of occasions. These tend to be classic, relatively unembellished pieces in silver, gold, or platinum. An elegant name necklace is an example of such jewelry; you can see here some examples that are perfect for both everyday wear and that can also be worn as part of a special occasion outfit; they’re a great way of imbuing your ensemble with added personality, too. Other versatile accessories include classic watches, plain bangle bracelets in precious metals, and discreet silver and enamel brooches.
Use The Color Wheel
The color wheel is your friend when it comes to matching your jewelry with your outfit. You have two options with this: if you are, for example, planning to wear a green dress to a special occasion, you could opt for the neighboring color on the wheel to create a cohesive, put-together look – in this case, this would mean choosing jewelry that features either blue-green or green-yellow stones or other embellishments. Your other option is to pick accessories that incorporate colors on the opposite side of the color wheel. In the example, this would be those that have red or orange elements: this is a way to make your outfit pop and help your look exude flair and personality.
If you are planning on wearing all black, white, or grey, then you could add drama to your ensemble by using the color wheel, in the same way, to create interesting tonal contrasts with your jewelry: drop earrings with a blue stone paired with a small stack of orange-hued bangles, perhaps.
How To Wear Statement Pieces
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If you would like to wear a large item of jewelry, such as a statement over-sized art-deco style pendant on a heavy gold chain, then this can be done but needs consideration. For the best effect, wear such jewelry with a plain little black (or white) dress, and with either no other accessories or a simple bracelet or pair of earrings in the same metal. This creates a ‘blank canvas’ effect to best display your special item of jewelry and avoids overloading your look, too. When it comes to statement jewellery, less is often more. Pairing a few pieces of understated clothing with some gorgeous GSDiamonds jewellery is a great way to make a fashion statement without going overboard. The key is to choose items that complement each other without being too matchy-matchy.
If you want to frame your face, then wearing a pair of statement earrings, such as those featuring beautiful diamonds that are large in size, or have a long drop, is one of the best ways to achieve this. Triangle-shaped earrings, or large studs, look lovely on those with oval faces, as these styles serve to highlight the cheekbones, while long drop earrings look particularly attractive on heart-shaped faces.
Matching Jewelry To Skin Tone
It’s really important when putting your outfit together to consider the colors that work best with your skin tone, both in regards to clothing and the jewelry you’re planning to wear with it. White gold, silver, and platinum look stunning against cooler skin tones, as do blue, purple, and red gemstones. Gold, bronze, and copper-colored metals look fantastic on those with warmer skin tones, and yellow, orange, and green jewels are a fabulous match for warm-toned folks, too.
But how do you know which skin tone you have? One way to figure this out is by thinking about how your skin reacts to the sun. If you rarely burn but tan easily, then it is likely that you have a warm skin tone. Skin that burns in the sun and doesn’t often – if ever- tan is usually cool-toned. Another way to discern skin tone is by having a look at the veins on the inside of your wrist. Cool skin tones are denoted by veins that appear blue or purple in color, whereas green-ish-looking veins are usually found on those with warmer skin tones. And if you can’t tell? You are likely to have a neutral tone to your skin, which means most colors and types of metal will suit you equally beautifully. For more information, click here.
Think About The Cut Of Your Clothes
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When choosing your jewelry, it’s vital to consider the design and cut of your clothes, to create an overall aesthetic balance in your outfit. For example, if you are planning on wearing a dress with a low neckline, opt for a necklace that sits high on the breastbone; similarly, if your dress or top has a high neckline, choose a long, pendant style necklace for the best effect. Visit adinaeden.com to find the perfect jewelry for you.
If your ensemble features long sleeves, then a simple bracelet or bangle is a good option; a stack of bangles or a statement bracelet looks much more effective when not having to compete with the patterns or cut of a sleeve cuff, so wear these choices with three-quarter sleeves or sleeveless garments.
And Final Things To Consider!
Lastly, you might want to consider these last few points to make sure that every single part of your outfit is working perfectly with each other. Firstly, if you wear spectacles, think about how the color and style of the frames will work with both your clothing and your accessories and whether this supports the overall look you’re going for.
Secondly, think about the other elements of your ensemble besides the clothing and jewelry: have a dress rehearsal to see how items like belts, bags, and hair ornamentation appear as part of the overall look.
Lastly, decide beforehand how you will wear your hair: statement studs could be hidden if your hair is left down, for example. Try out your hairstyle with your jewelry before the occasion to see what works best.
