You Have the Perfect Outfit to Wear…Now What?

Andrea’s Fashions specializes in dressing women of all ages in exciting gowns for every occasion. From haute couture gowns to day-day attire providing the perfectly fitted attire for women is only part of our job; we also specialize in helping you pull your entire look together with carefully selected accessories.  Time and time again the number one accessory question that we are asked by our clients is what jewelry to wear with their wardrobe so we have put together a short checklist of the dos and don’ts of jewelry this season:

Day-to-Day Wear: Ornamented and cuff bracelets, big, bold and collar necklaces are the latest trends in jewelry and complement your outfits for both work and play.  It’s important to remember to not overdo it; if you opt to go for heavier chains or pendant necklaces remember do not add additional pieces that may make you look over accessorized and take away from your outfit.  Cuff bracelets go great with all outfits and can complement a pair of classic earring hoops—the result is simple and elegant.   Another trend that is turning heads is vintage and antique brooches; mixing old pieces with new pieces is another way to pull together any outfit.

Special Occasion Gowns: Typically we do not recommend pairing necklaces with your special occasion gowns. Necklaces tend to shorten the neck area and take away from the dress.  Additionally women that may be self-conscious of wrinkles or freckles by not wearing a necklace you will take the attention away from the chest area and instead put the focus on the beautiful gown.

Long, dangled, elegant earrings are great picks for any special occasion dress. If hair is pulled up they are a great way to elongate your neck; alternatively if your wear your hair in half-way pin-up or completely down they can help polish a classic look.

If looking to implement a bracelet with your earrings we recommend simple Bangle bracelets in silver, gold, rose or oxidized metals to make a statement or elegant pearls to make a classic look. Remember when selecting your jewelry for the season, opt for transitional pieces that you can wear this winter and hang on till next summer.

What are your favorite jewelry trends?  Drop us a line in the comments and let us know! And before the fall and winter season gets into full swing make sure to stop into Andrea’s Fashions where you will find the choice jewelry and wardrobe pieces that will make you look and feel your best throughout the season.