How to choose the necklace based on the neckline: our guide with tips and street style fashion looks
Accessories are created to enrich the look, make it sophisticated and elaborate, but they can often turn out to be a double-edged sword – if they are not combined with a minimum of criteria. That's why we asked ourselves: How should we choose the necklace based on the neckline according to the fall-winter 2023 and 2024 trends?
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The coolest combinations were spotted first on the runway, like Bottega Veneta, which adds a bright touch with an asymmetrical chunky necklace and completes a minimalist look with a high-neck leather dress and boots. Alberta Ferretti, on the other hand, combines an elegant black V-neck evening dress with a necklace with a long silhouette that covers a good part of the chest, thus crowning the outfit.
Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2023 2024
Alberta Ferretti Fall Winter 2023 2024
The more “classic” but still sexy combinations cannot be missed, such as the outfit presented in the Dolce&Gabbana fashion show, enriched with a stiff and shiny gold chain; The flower-shaped choker – in Sportmax's case, an orchid – is already confirming itself as a trend this summer and is proving itself to be one of the most sought-after and alternative accessories of the season.
Dolce&Gabbana Fall Winter 2023 2024
Sportmax Fall Winter 2023 2024
Based on winter trends – both in terms of clothing and accessories – we have created our “Use Guide” with 6 fashion ideas that are perfect for every occasion, from party outfits to casual and street day looks.
6 Tips on How to Choose a Necklace Based on Your Neckline
- turtleneck sweater or Turtleneck: Pearl Casablanca, Valentino Garavani; Irikdescia heart necklace
- Detail a petticoat: Swarovski light point, Mateo; Savita flower collar
- Detail a v: Necklace by Mark Jacobs, Bottega Veneta; Necklace Isabel Marant, Jil Sander
- Crew neck: Rigid necklace from H&M, Zimmermann, Alexander McQueen, Jennifer Fisher
- neck dizzying: Several series Marie Lichtenberg, Ferragamo, H&M, Dolce&Gabbana
- neck straight: Tennis Swarovski, Amina Muaddi; Rabanne chain necklace, Saint Laurent
#1 Turtleneck or Turtleneck (Inverted)
One of the strongest trends of the season is the necklace over the turtleneck: a simple and elegant combination that gives a cool touch to even the most casual looks, but is also perfect for adding sparkle to an elegant evening outfit in all black.
As for the necklace worn in the first look, to be worn with a black turtleneck, we have the Valentino Garavani model with gold-plated VLogo and Swarovski crystal beads; If you prefer more massive designs, opt for the Casablanca necklace with white pearls and double gold-plated logo detail.
The Irikdescia necklace, on the other hand, is the ideal choice to recreate the combination of the second look, consisting of a turtleneck sweater (even better in trendy colors), baggy jeans, sneakers and a black tailored coat; The heart pendant necklace with a rounded and sparkling design adds a romantic touch. The lace is made of black velvet and is adjustable so that you can use it as a long necklace or as a choker – but also as a belt at the waist!
#2 Dress with thin straps and V-neck
With such special garments it is not necessary to add particularly elaborate accessories, a simple point of light is enough – always sophisticated and elegant – or frame the face, focusing on a maxi necklace (en pendant) with a flower-shaped appliqué.
With over 6,000 positive feedback, we have received the Swarovski Light Point Necklace, which hangs on a rhodium-plated chain and features a brilliant pavé center stone on the side gallery – with an elegant and timeless design; If you like the simplicity of the model, you can also find matching earrings from the same collection on Amazon. Mateo's La Barre necklace is an equally sophisticated alternative: crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, it features an unusual vertical pendant adorned with a row of sparkling white diamonds.
To imitate the second look, we have Savita's necklace with a black flower-like appliqué about 5 cm long: Since the fabric lace is 120 cm long, you can also use it as a belt for the dress at the waist, but also as a bracelet carry so that it makes more than one revolution. It is available in five other colors including red and purple.
#3 Tailored V-neck (from dress or blazer)
For pronounced V-necks with a fitted cut, such as the blazer dress, choose a necklace or choker that sits close to the neck to emphasize the upper part of the look and slim the neck.
Inspired by Caroline Daur's look, we selected necklaces from Mark Jacobs and Bottega Veneta: the first has a massive design with a special chain with “semi-closed” hooks. The Bottega Veneta necklace, on the other hand, has a more linear and thin silhouette, making it perfect to wear with other necklaces.
If you prefer the combination of the second look, we have the black leather choker by Jil Sander, characterized by a maxi appliqué with an irregular ring in light silver; On the back there is a practical closure with an adjustable pin. Alternatively – also for very special occasions – we have the choker by Isabel Marant, which is characterized by the small brass ring decorated with transparent rhinestones; The leather strap is double and adjustable.
#4 Round and high neckline
Knitted dresses are one of the trends of the winter season and can be worn for both day and evening looks; As a real “extension” of the dress, since the neckline is round and close to the neck, opt for a necklace that follows the lines of the dress – whether rigid or not.
As an alternative to the necklace worn in the first look, we have the H&M model with intertwined rope rings of different sizes and a soft silhouette; The length is adjustable using the lobster clasp. If you prefer tubular necklaces, we have the Zimmerman model with a round and rigid design: it is made of gold-plated brass, has an irregular design (similar to a wave) and a lobster clasp.
For more minimalist personalities, we have the Jennifer Fisher chokers in brass with a delicate yellow gold plating and the Alexander McQueen model with a silver finish and a slightly curved design that follows the neck.
#5 Plunging neckline or no shirt
Whether it's an elegant evening dress with a V-neck that reaches (almost) to your belly button or a jacket and pants set that can be worn without anything underneath, you can play with a large part of the chest , by combining several necklaces of different sizes and finishes, with a long and sparkling design that harmonizes perfectly with the dress – or jacket.
If you like the idea of wearing a lot of necklaces, but at the same time you don't want to bother choosing and combining them (but also putting them on and taking them off every morning and evening), you will solve every problem with the multi H&M necklaces. solve products. Minimalist style necklaces or those from Dolce&Gabbana, which are also perfect for street looks.
The Ferragamo pendant necklace is perfect for low-cut dresses. It consists of a thin thin chain connected to a pendant (decorated with rhinestones) and at the ends of which there are two more pendants made of beads and charms. Marie Lichtenberg's precious necklace can be worn alone or combined with a choker and is made of 18-karat yellow gold with small diamonds on the plate and a contrasting red heart.
#6 Straight neckline
Just one detail is enough to make the look classy in an instant or to crown an elegant evening outfit for a special occasion, such as a shimmering diamond necklace or a necklace with a massive and almost massive silhouette. Thanks to the straight neckline that leaves both the chest and the shoulders free, you can dare to consider both the size and the meaning of the piece.
Inspired by the necklace worn in the look of the first photo, we have the Swarovski jewel made of clear crystal and shiny rhodium-plated metal, perfect for those very special occasions – but also as a gift! The same goes for Amina Muaddi's silver tennis necklace, featuring a row of brilliant crystals and an adjustable design.
The ideal choice even for the most alternative day looks where we find both a gold and a silver variant: the first chain is signed Saint Laurent, in brass with a gold finish, irregular design and lobster clasp. In silver we have the chunky chain from Rabanne, with a solid but straightforward design, with a bar clasp.
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