Sequin Dresses: Elegant & Simple
It’s important to shine smartly in a sequin dress. Sequin dresses can be completely elegant if styled correctly… and it all comes down to the accessories. A simple necklace and a pair of subtle earrings may be enough if your evening dress is already bold. Start gently and remember: the best things often come in small doses.
How to match earrings with sequins:
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. A classic pair of diamond earrings is a beautiful choice to complement a sequin dress. If you’re looking for more impact than traditional studs, larger earrings may be an option (as long as they’re not overly extravagant). Oversized jewelry can look too flashy, even with the most elegant sequin dresses. If you mix gemstones, keep the colors consistent or at least coordinated with your evening dress.
Simple designs do the trick. If you’re not into sparkling stones, plain metals go with almost any sequin dress. Silver or gold dangle earrings without stones are an excellent choice. Some earrings also feature creative shapes, like zigzags or stars. Just choose a metal that matches your sequins and leave the overly fancy earrings at home.
Choose dangling earrings!
Although hoops are making a comeback, drop earrings are a more elegant alternative. Sequin dresses already sparkle, so to keep the look refined, choose earrings with one or two dangling lines of stones. Size matters.
What necklace goes with a sequin dress?
The rules for necklaces are similar to earrings: less is more. In fact, a sequin dress often doesn’t need a necklace at all, especially if you’ve chosen a beautiful pair of earrings!
Let the neckline guide your choice. Use the dress neckline to decide whether a necklace is necessary. V-neck dresses work well with a simple, slightly longer necklace, since the deeper cut provides space for jewelry.
That doesn’t mean you have to fill the space if the dress itself sparkles. For strapless dresses, a necklace is usually unnecessary. If you really want to wear one, choose a short and understated design. The same goes for sweetheart, straight, or bardot necklines. Opt for a short necklace in a solid color or with a few stones (without excessive sparkle).
Can I wear bracelets with a sequin dress?
Bracelets follow the same rules as other accessories with sequin dresses. Before putting one on, consider the type of sleeves your dress has.
If the sleeves cover your wrists, skip the bracelet!
Sequin dresses with long sleeves make bracelets unnecessary, since your wrists are already covered (and sparkling). Avoid bracelets with long-sleeve sequin dresses.
If your wrist is visible, a bracelet is welcome!
Sequin dresses with short sleeves or sleeveless designs pair beautifully with a subtle bracelet to complete the sparkle. A slim bracelet, bangle, charm bracelet, or cuff can all look stunning.
From earrings to necklaces and bracelets, the right accessories for sequin dresses make a huge difference in achieving an elegant or playful look. Learning how to style these dresses may take a little practice, but don’t be afraid to experiment with new combinations. Sometimes one or two accessories are enough, but if nothing fits, a sequin dress can look amazing on its own. Shine on!
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