Did you know that pairing the right necklace with your neckline is the thing that makes your outfit look “just right”?
If you’re having difficulty finding the right necklace for your outfit, you might be missing one of these necklace styles in your collection. From dainty to substantial, long to short, there are necklace shapes that compliment every neckline in your closet.
As you learned in the Beginner’s Guide, there are 5 Elements of Dressing Your Truth. If you turn over your Style Guide you’ll see that the first element listed is Design Line; the lines and shapes you see in your clothing and accessories.
In these videos, we’ll go over how the design line of your necklaces can either complement or compete with the design line of your neckline. Making your outfit feel “just right”, or “something’s off”. Watch the video for your Type to see how Jaleah, Anne, Sarah, and Kalista Type-ify this element for the perfect pairing of necklace and neckline! We’ve linked some necklace options similar to those shown for each style.
Type 1 Necklines for Your Fun and Animated Necklaces
(00:22) V-Neck, the star-point neckline. Follow the V shape of the neckline with a dainty pendant inside the neckline, a longer necklace laying on the top, or a statement piece that mirrors the V shape.
(2:33) Wide or Boat Neck. Pair with a long necklace that hangs well below the neckline, or a round necklace that sits in the open space made by the neckline.
(3: 57) Classic Collar. What you choose depends on whether you like your collar buttoned up or left open a bit. You can either wear a larger bib-style necklace outside the collar, or a smaller necklace peeking out from inside the collar.
(4:47) Mandarine Collar. This neckline looks best with a cute little pop right inside the V of the opening.
(5:41) Scoop Neck. The options are wide open with this one, just like the open space that the neckline creates.
(6:34) Jewel/Crew Neck. You’ve got lots of options with this one too. It looks great with a long necklace, a round necklace, and a pendant too.
(6:58) Cowl Neck (sort of). This one offers the element of surprise.
Type 2 Necklines for Your Lovely, Detailed Necklaces
(1:18) Scoop Neck. This neckline creates open space, fill that space and create connection with a longer scoop necklace. A thin scarf is also a lovely option.
(2:08) Mandarine Collar. Soften this structured neckline with a dainty necklace that fits in the open space, and large-scale earrings.
(2:57) Cowl Neck. Add a longer pendant necklace to bring interest and contrast with the oval shapes of the soft collar.
(3:24) Jewel/Crew Neck. Enhance your look by adding details from a range of necklace styles. You can add a long necklace or statement that sits along the neckline.
(4:51) Classic Collar. A necklace can elegantly be worn inside the collar or outside. Adjust the length to allow it to be seen and to lay nicely.
(6:16) V-Neck. Create a central focus that doesn’t compete with the neckline. Choose a shorter necklace that softens the V shape, or a long pendant that compliments the V shape.
Type 3 Necklines and Angled, Chunky Necklaces to Match
(00:38) Classic Collar. This classic neckline creates dynamic angles that can be highlighted with a larger statement worn outside the collar or a small to medium-sized necklace placed inside the collar.
(1:23) Deep V-Neck. This neckline gives you lots of open space to work with. Fill it with a larger necklace, or stack for an even more dynamic look.
(3:07) Interest Neckline. This is a neckline that features a decorative detail. Choose a necklace that compliments, not one that competes for attention.
(4:09) Substantial Colllar. A great choice for this is a longer drop pendant with a large pair of earrings to create balance.
(5:02) Jewel/Crew Neck. Add a necklace that creates angles and substance by the face.
(5:43) Mandarine Collar. Create a peek-a-boo of texture with a necklace that sits within the collar’s opening.
Type 4 Necklines and Perfect Necklaces to Complement Them
(00:20) Classic Collar. You have two primary options with this neckline, you can either do a larger bib-style outside the collar or a smaller necklace inside the opening.
(1:57) Jewel/Crew Neck. This is the easiest neckline to accessorize. One style that looks great is a rounded necklace that mirrors the shape of the neckline.
(2:46) Turtle Neck. This classic neckline is strikingly complimented by a long pendant necklace.
(2:46) Mandarine Collar. This structured neckline creates a long opening that perfectly showcases a small to medium-sized pendant.
(3:19) Scoop Neck. Large statement necklaces have all the room they need with the open space created by this open neckline, but small necklaces also look great.
(3:52) V-Neck. Mirroring the V shape is the rule of thumb with this neckline. Choose a size and color that complements the fabric and finish of your top.
If you’re having a hard time finding the right necklace, you may be missing one of these key styles. Click on the links above, treat yourself to a new necklace, and round out your necklace collection.
Keep in mind, that these are guidelines. As you get comfortable with these recommendations you’ll increase your style confidence and be able to follow your style instincts going forward.
Now that you know the formula for your neckline/necklace combo you’ll create fabulous outfits every time!
