CHOOSING THE PERFECT NECKLACE: A GUIDE TO STYLING NECKLINES

Take any outfit from basic to breathtaking by styling your neckline like a pro! 

From v-neck tops to halter top dresses, and collared shirts to your standard scoop-neck tee, Paparazzi Accessories has the affordable jewelry you need to enhance your neckline. 

But with so many styles to choose from, pairing the right necklaces with certain necklines can feel overwhelming. At Paparazzi, we know how accessories can make you look and feel your very best. We have the style tips you need to accessorize your décolletage for any neckline.

Get ready to take your looks to the next level and command some double takes. 

MASTERING NECKLINES: YOUR NECKLACE STYLE GUIDE

Coordinating the shape of your clothing’s neckline with your necklace is an eloquent way to look put-together and styled to perfection. 

The key to creating jaw-dropping ensembles is to choose the right necklace length. Play around with your necklace’s extension chain to make it lay where you want. Being intentional with your necklace placement is what you’re going for.  

As we explore the various types of necklines and necklaces to style with them, remember this tip: choose a necklace length that is above or below the fabric's neckline. 

Now, let’s dive into the various necklines and how to style them.

Basic Scoopneck Tees

With the right necklace, even a standard, everyday t-shirt can go from casual to captivating. A basic scoopneck tee is the perfect canvas to let your jewelry stand out. 

Take your tee to haute heights by layering dainty necklaces. Try a long necklace with a bold pendant or tassel paired with shorter chains that all fall below the shirt’s neckline for an eye-catching combo. 

Turn up the intensity by wearing a stack of chains that start at the base of your neck and gradually cascade well below the shirt’s neckline. This draws the eye down toward the bottom layer while making your go-to t-shirt anything but boring. 

Paparazzi has ready-made layered necklaces that make this trend simple to recreate, too! 

Don’t be afraid to play around with different colors. Sometimes reaching for a different metal, like copper instead of gold, or brass instead of silver, can change the entire look of your shirt. 

V-Neck Necklaces

V-neck tops put your décolletage on display and invite dramatic sparkle or a chic statement into your attire, depending on the clothing’s style. With this neckline, place necklaces above the fabric. 

With more space on your skin, v-necklines bring the opportunity to try different styles and shapes of necklaces. 

Take advantage of the vertical space this neckline offers by going for a Y-necklace. The latest trendy obsession, Y-necklaces take the shape of the letter “Y”. By mimicking the point in the neckline with the necklace, this style creates an elongating effect that dials up the drama with even the most delicate of chains. 

Another option is to balance the “V” shape of the neckline. A style with striking embellishments that coalesce just below the collar adds a rounding effect to the sharp point of the v-neck. 

Reach for a necklace, like the Paparazzi Blockbuster, Global Glamour, pictured below, which will lift the eye upward with its magnetic glimmer to highlight your most beautiful feature: your smile. 

Sweetheart Necklines

Necklines take a softer, romantic turn with sweetheart necklines. By mimicking the shape of the top of a heart, sweetheart tops and dresses invite you to experiment with different shapes of necklaces, too. 

A necklace with vibrant gems that hold a rounded shape below the collar mimics the round design of the neckline, attracting attention upward, just like on v-necks. Choose necklaces that lay on the open space above the fabric for sweetheart necklines as well. 

Fill the open space with a large, colorful gem or bold pendant necklace. These “V” shaped necklaces add dimension to the soft shape. 

For the trendsetters, a Y-necklace is another head-turning accessory that effortlessly enhances sweetheart necklines.

Pro style tip: No matter what kind of neckline you’re styling, you want your accessories to highlight and complement your outfit’s vibe. 

To keep with the feminine energy of sweetheart necklines, choose feminine styles of necklaces. 

For example, a heart pendant or necklace with floral motifs paired with a sweetheart top that has lace details will play up the girly vibe of the clothing. 

Square Necklines 

Square necklines make a square shape, creating a lot of space horizontally and vertically for adorable, affordable accessories! 

Charms and beads are very on trend this season. Either style would compliment a square neckline by adding a rounded shape to the square design. 

With a simple, solid-colored fabric, a bold necklace that lays below the collar, and above the square neckline, will increase the intensity of your look while artfully inviting onlookers to take a second glance. 

If your square neckline top or dress has a fun print, try a cute, novelty pendant, like the frog necklace pictured below, to not compete with the pattern and still add a little intrigue. 

Off-The-Shoulder Styles

Off-the-shoulder tops and dresses have fabric that exposes one or both of your shoulders. This neckline calls for shorter and longer necklaces that extend above or below the fabric. 

Choker necklaces that hug snugly around the neck and lay above the off-the-shoulder neckline, complement the edgy nature of the style. 

Try a subtle metallic choker if your outfit is bold or go for a necklace with a fun embellishment, like a fabric bow, if your off-the-shoulder outfit needs some pizzazz. 

For necklaces that extend below the neckline, reach for rounded styles. An oceanic-themed charm necklace, like the one pictured below, is the perfect companion to a nautical-striped, off-the-shoulder top. 

Halter Tops

Necklaces aren’t the only accessory that draws attention to your neckline, some necklines pull focus with the fabric design. A halter top neckline wraps around the back of the neck, sometimes in an intricate fashion. 

To not compete with the design of the neckline, reach for other statement-making accessories. A vivid pair of earrings with dramatic, shoulder-dusting silhouettes, channel the same spotlight energy as a bold necklace. 

 

If your halter top dress or shirt is in a bright hue, try pairing earrings that make the color pop, like the ones pictured below. You can also throw on a cuff bracelet or cocktail ring in the same color(s) as the earrings to add more jewelry joy to your look. 

Cowl Necks

Cowl necks have drapey fabric that gathers at the neckline. Look perfectly put-together by choosing necklaces that lay above this neckline. A sleek, shimmery necklace that falls just below the collar will add a classic touch to your style. 

On the other hand, if your cowl neck has a high neckline, earrings, bracelets, and rings are always an option—and there’s plenty to choose from in a variety of styles in the Paparazzi shop! 

Collared Shirts

Your classic button-down is highly versatile to pair with a wide variety of clothing and necklaces. 

Leaving a few buttons undone creates a v-neckline that’s perfect for necklaces to sit above the unbuttoned fabric. However, when buttoned all the way up, your collared shirt takes on a whole new look. 

If your button-down has decorative buttons, make sure the bottom of your necklace sits between two of the buttons so it doesn’t compete with the design. 

With your shirt buttoned, the popular Western trend has the perfect types of necklaces to consider when styling this neckline. A bolo necklace with an adjustable pendant lets you explore the placement of the embellished part of the piece to fit between the buttons on your shirt. 

Pro style tip: when your shirt is buttoned all the way up, place your necklace under the collars to keep it in place. 

Statement stones are another eye-catching option. Try a vibrant necklace, like the one pictured below, placed high up under your shirt’s collar for a polished take on the trend.

Remember, if choosing a necklace to pair with any neckline sounds intimidating, earrings are always a knock-out option. 

Turtlenecks

Turtleneck shirts and dresses have high collars that offer the opportunity to lay a variety of necklaces over the long vertical space of fabric. 

Here is where you can experiment with different lengths. Adjust your short necklace so it sits on the seam where the fabric from the neck and top are sewn together, to highlight your smile. 

Exaggerated stud earrings or long chandelier earrings will also pull the attention upward, like a short necklace. 

To enhance the elongating effect of your turtleneck, pair a long, Y-necklace, like the one pictured below, to have people asking you for neckline styling advice! 

FIND NECKLACES THAT FLATTER EVERY NECKLINE AT PAPARAZZI

Whether you’re wearing a cowl neck, button-up, turtleneck, or simple scoopneck tee, Paparazzi Accessories has you covered with irresistible, affordable jewelry. 

Head over to the Paparazzi shop, and you’ll find trendy Y-necklaces, chokers, statement styles, bold earrings, and other fabulous accessories that will perfectly coordinate with your neckline and get heads turning. 

We can’t wait to see the incredible looks you come up with! 

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