Accessorize my black dress...

Sunny Dayz

I need some Boardsie guidance!
I've a wedding this coming weekend and plan on wearing this dress:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/d8/87/b1/d887b1a9a7e13f500e72bc0d50ff996f.jpg
It's a black full length dress with a leg split, fishtail fit and a plunge neckline. But trying to figure out what to wear in terms of accessories. The dress isn't that boobie on me I'm only A/B cup. Plan on wearing my (blonde) hair in an upstyle.


The pic shows a cuff but I've never been a wearer of bracelets (I've narrow wrists). Should I wear a necklace with it? Dainty one or statement neckpiece? Earrings: diamond studs or chandeliers?! Need a few styling ideas for my black dress so suggestions welcome....

SarahMollie

That slit is quite high for a wedding - does it sit like that IRL?

Maybe one statement necklace and a clutch bag. Don't go OTT on accessories or you'll ruin the simplicity of the dress.

Sunny Dayz

SarahMollie wrote: »

That slit is quite high for a wedding - does it sit like that IRL?

I'm not as tall as the model! So the slit stops half way up my thigh. Will have a wrap for the church.

SarahMollie

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

I'm not as tall as the model! So the slit stops half way up my thigh. Will have a wrap for the church.

Oh phew! Thats much better so.

I think with an up style either a statement necklace or statement earings would be nice, but both would possibly be too much.

I like a bracelet personally, but wouldnt wear a cuff like the model as it would feel too clunky for me.

I got this recently and have worn it loads to brighten up a simple outfit;

http://www.swarovski.com/Web_IE/en/992889/product/Tennis_Bracelet.html

The picture on the website does it no justice as its unbelievably sparkly in truth. It also comes in other colour combinations if yellow on yellow is too much for you!

Maybe if you invest in something nice that you can wear again it might work.

dee_mc

My first thought was a tennis bracelet and big glitzy earrings, great minds think alike!
I think it would be hard to find a necklace that would sit right with that neckline, but a great pair of earrings, nothing too costumey, would add the right touch of elegance.
Some of the Newbridge stuff is great, I like these
http://www.newbridgesilverware.com/products/jewellery/earrings/item/VER0309WH/_Earring_Clear_Stone
http://www.warehouse-london.com/ie/accessories/jewellery/double-drop-chain-stud-earring/025279.html?dwvar_025279_color=90&position=18&cgid=jewellery#prefn1=refinementcategory&prefv1=Earrings&page=2&start=18&categoryID=jewellery (these come in silver too)

Rosalind151

That dress is stunning... I think a collier type statement necklace. I think if you are wearing a big necklace you probably shouldn't wear massive earrings (and vice versa

CassieLyons

I think a statement necklace and maybe a light jacket to put over if you get cold would be great. Dont overdue it that dress is beautiful on its own!

Sunny Dayz

Thanks all for the replies. I just wore diamond stud earrings and a silver watch and let the dress speak for itself. A pink shawl to cover up in the church.


Love that Swarovski tennis bracelet though, seriously tempted with it...

SarahMollie

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

Love that Swarovski tennis bracelet though, seriously tempted with it...

Go and visit it if there is a Swarovski shop near you. Its so much nicer IRL.

I get so many complements whenever I wear mine and people always think its more expensive than it was.