What Type of Jewelry Should I Wear with a Little Black Dress?
Jewelry simply sparkles so beautifully against the black of the dress. It’s the perfect canvas for your jewelry masterpieces.
Where the little black dress might work in fashion, the right jewelry can either make or break the outfit. Regardless of the occasion, whether it is a formal/semi-formal event, this guide will introduce you to some of the best jewelry ideas to match your black dress.
Statement Necklaces
Let your little black dress shine. Enter the statement necklace. Attention-getting beauties like this can turn a simple little black dress into a showstopper with one step. Opt for elaborate designs featuring large diamonds or a classic tennis necklace for an extra dose of dazzle. Statement necklaces are just right for wedding receptions, evening parties and even formal functions.
Delicate Chains
Chains are beautifully not too much. So, if you are looking for something as elegant as your black dress to go with it, chains are definetly your best choice. This jewelry won’t take over the look if you are wearing a highly understated black dress for a club night out.
And for our minimalists – If all-black is your aesthetic, wear your black dress with simple chains or diamond pendants.
Pendants
Pendants are versatile, they’re customizable — they’re just a solid, all-around pick to wear with a black dress. Whether you’re into sentimental charm or cool and modern, diamond pendants can be perfectly customised to represent your personal style.
Earrings for a Little Black Dress
Studs
Sometimes, less is more. Classic stud earrings are also great for adding a little sophistication without any effort. Pair them with any black dress you own—from the casual to the formal, or add a perfect pair of diamond studs—whether you dress them up or down.
Drop Earrings
For an elegant look that also elongates your face shape choose drop earrings. They add a slight touch of elegance to the ensemble and can transition seamlessly from formal to casual wear. Choose styles that will dance with every step, and add that little bit of glam.
Hoops
Hoops are so versatile and cool they’re just what a little black dress ordered!
You may try them of various sizes and types in order to match the black dress you have chosen for your upcoming outing.
Bracelets to Add Oomph to the All Black Dress
Bangle Bracelets
Pile them on for a fun, fashionable look. Combine several types of materials or styles for an exclusive bracelet.
Cuffs
Statement-Making Cuffs Big, bold cuffs are always statement pieces. The greatest cuff jewelry designs look great with either your sleeveless or short-sleeved black dresses and paired with another piece of jewelry to give harmony.
Charm Bracelets
Opt for a charm bracelet to add a personal touch to your black clothing. Choose charms that symbolize your hobbies or commemorate events. This type of jewelry really creates a fantastic outfit.
Rings to Complete Your Ensemble with the Black Dress
Statement Rings
Let your fingers do the talking with a statement ring. All eyes can be on the hands with some more larger and intricate patterns, great for an event.
Designer rings which are just right for when all your need is a ring to match your little black dress. You can select a statement ring or you may also wear a selection of them to ensure your dress must not be competed with the jewelry and both do not overshadow the other.
Stackable Rings
Pair with bands for a cool, layered Look. And layer your rings, like you do your outfits, to work in unison with your black outfit.
Metal and Gemstone Colors That Go With a Black Dress
Gold vs. Silver
For metal colors wise, gold and silver can be good for black dress, if you consider a metal color you can go gold or silver depending your skin or personal style. There is an air of warmth, elegance and style around gold. Silver lends itself to a slick modern feel.
Gemstones
Gems are doubled upon a black frock. So smashing diamonds, deep green emeralds, and red rubies would all look great against your black dress.
Trending Jewelry for Black Dresses
Trending Pieces
Keep up with the current jewelry trends and your black dress will still look fresh and new. Some trendy looks might be oversized hoops, piled-on necklaces or a burst of colorful stones.
Timeless Classics
While trends have a tendency to come and go — there are timeless pieces that never lose their magic. Classic jewelry implies you’ll always have some things to make your black dress more elegant. Choose from the materials like gold jewellery or a white gold necklace that you have in your jewelry box or maybe the pearl jewelry to accessorize the black dress in a classic way.
How to style Jewelry with Black Dress
Draping Necklaces and Bangles
Mix up necklaces and bracelets for a stylish, balanced look. Experiment with various lengths, dimensions and/or shapes to quickly pull together one seamless look that compliments your black dress.
Tennis necklace combined with uneven-length chains, pendants or bangle bracelets overlapping each other will perfectly match your favorite set of black clothes.
Statement and Subtle Pieces in Balance
If your jewelry collection consists of statement necklaces, designer rings and bracelets, use with your more subtle elements when dressing a black dress. Statement plus understated is the formula to make your black dress even more stunning than the sartorial splendiferousness around it.
Expressing Personal Style
Don’t try to emulate, or to be anything else but yourself. Work with what you have and dress in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Let’s not forget: A manual is not the recipe to styling the best, it’s how you deliver it.
Final Thoughts
We know it’s so black, that it becomes easy to wear any kind of jewelry with a black dress if you know how to style it well. If you own a few black dresses in your closet, it’s time to purchase some statements from our fine jewelry to wear with every one of them.
Buy now on the Luna Felix Goldsmith website or come visit us in our Santa Fe jewelry store located in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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