WEAR THE RIGHT NECKLACE

THE RIGHT NECKLACE LENGTHS

From the article 'Jewelry Do's & Dont's'
Melissa Kagan ON Apr 7, 2005 at 1:20AM
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Wear the Right Necklace Lengths

Have you even seen someone who is dressed to the nines, yet something seems somehow off? Wearing the wrong length necklace with a particular neckline is probably the most common mistake women make when it comes to wearing jewelry. Here are some simple guidelines for getting it right.

* Collar necklaces should lie snugly around the middle of the neck, and can be worn with V-neck, boat-neck and off-the-shoulder tops.

* Chokers fall perfectly at the base of the neck, and look great with strapless or plunging necklines.

* Princess length necklaces (17 to 19 inches) fall just below the throat. This is the most common and versatile length of necklace. It can be worn with most necklines except the high ones. Add a pendant and wear with a V-neck for a pretty look.

* Matinee length necklaces (20 to 24 inches) hit the top of the bust, and it's best not to wear this length with plunging necklines. If the necklace hits the very top of your neckline, it will be fighting for attention with your top.

* Opera length necklaces (28 to 34 inches) fall below the bust and look great with a very high neckline. They can be worn from day to evening. This length can also be doubled for a multi-strand look.

MY THOUGHTS

That's pretty clear. If you're a necklace person, this should sit well with you. Most of the time I find necklaces cumbersome. I have to admit, that they do add value to the way we look when worn properly.