What Kind of Jewelry Should You Wear with a Black Dress?

Make A Statement

Wearing a little black dress is the perfect opportunity to make a statement with your jewelry. If you have a particular piece of jewelry that is a statement maker—an oversized gemstone cocktail ring, a long bib necklace, or a dramatic stack of bangles, a black dress is an ideal canvas to put those pieces on display!

What to Consider

There are a few factors to consider when choosing what jewelry to wear with a black dress....

Occasion:

For a formal occasion...

• Style your dress with a classy pearl necklace and pearl earring combination
• Try on a pair of gemstone chandelier earrings or gemstone drop earrings for a burst of color
• Stay in line with the black theme by adding dramatic and bold black onyx jewelry

For a casual occasion...

• Lighten things up by adding bright colors with coral jewelry or turquoise jewelry
• Pile on a stack of bangles for flirty and feminine fun
• Choose a bold cocktail ring to gain some attention

Neckline:

For a deep, V-neckline...

• Choose a pendant necklace on the longer side (try 18" and up), that mirrors the same v-neckline
• Add a long chain necklace, station necklace or lariat pull-through design

For a square or scoop neckline...

• Choose a necklace length that is either shorter or longer than your neckline to keep things neat
• To go shorter, try a choker necklace or short pendant necklace (try between 14"-16")

To go longer, try a long station necklace, rope chain necklace or layers of long beaded necklaces

For a strapless dress...

Stand out and accentuate your neck and shoulders with a bold choker, or skip the necklace and go for long, dramatic chandelier earrings or long linear earrings

For a halter-top dress...

• Since a halter neckline takes the place of a necklace, add a chic pair of drop earrings or a charming bangle bracelet or cuff bracelet to complete the look

And remember...

No matter what jewelry combination you choose, remember with a little black dress, it is hard to go wrong, especially when you shop the Ross-Simons collection! At Ross-Simons, our legendary low prices will allow you to style your outfit with the finest jewelry, down to every last detail. And remember, wearing your jewelry is a way to express your unique style and have fun in the process. Wear the Ross-Simons pieces you love with confidence and grace, and everyone will see your beauty radiate from the inside out!