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Are You Pairing the Right Jewellery With the Right Neckline?
Take a look at our quick guide to avoid committing a style faux pas.
There's a right necklace for every necklineInstagram/Tarun Tahiliani
When it comes to pairing necklaces and outfits, small styling tricks go a long way. But let’s be honest, it is not always as effortless as it seems. Have you felt that pairing the choker with the round neck choli just came off a little "I don't know" for you? I mean, does your favourite pendant ever seem to disappear against a busy neckline?
The truth is, different necklines call for different kinds of necklaces, and getting this right can lift any look. This is a neck-line-brief guide to help you break the necklace game and choose the right piece for every outfit in your wardrobe.
How to Match the Right Necklace With the Right Neckline
V-Neck or Plunge Neck
JJ Valaya
Most V-neck dresses can be paired with V-shaped pendants or long pendants, while the plunge neck outfits are often paired with long, dramatic necklaces or body chains as a statement in their own right to further push the edge of style. It creates a balance and elongation by drawing attention to the collarbones.
U-Shaped Necklines
Manish Malhotra
For those dresses or tops with a U-shaped neck, a choker or shorter neckpiece in a round shape would do fine. These neckpieces easily sit on top of the neckline and complete the look.
Strapless silhouettes
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Strapless tops and dresses are good for flashing statement neckpieces. Since your shoulders are bare, these heavy necklaces dramatise the look and make the entire ensemble more ethereal
Off-Shoulder Styles
Tarun Tahiliani
For the types of dresses or tops that go off-shoulder, bold or statement neckpieces are called for. They accentuate the shoulders and collarbones and cast an aura of glamour on the entire appearance. Alternatively, something with a delicate pendant can also work beautifully, drawing the eye downward and subtly highlighting the drape or flow of the off-shoulder neckline for a softer, more romantic look.
Sweetheart Necklines
Instagram/Falguni Shane Peacock
Sweetheart necklines look well with delicate chokers or heart-shaped pendants that trace the curve of your neckline for a flattering effect.
Square Neck
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Choose sharp-edged necklaces, chokers, or princess-length neckpieces for square-neck dresses or tops, as they provide an extra dose of sophistication to complement the straight lines of your neckline.
Round Neck
Instagram/Suneet Varma
For round-necked tops or dresses, you can go for pendants or chokers. These pieces sit nicely on your chest and complement the curve of the neckline.
Whenever you get lost because of your judgment, remember, the shape of the necklace is proportional to the shape of the neck. It's a sure way of keeping your style very simple, ensuring that the jewellery enhances the look of your attire.
If you want to explore the best of fine jewellery for the upcoming wedding season, head to the FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend this August 2–3, 2025, at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. Register here.
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