Accessorizing Basics Based on Necklines

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Are you clueless when it comes to wearing necklaces? One thing that you have to keep in mind is the basics; wear necklaces based on your neckline. You will get the desired effect by accessorizing, if you pair the right necklace, with your clothing's neckline. 

There are many types of neckline, and the trick is to narrow the list down according to your wardrobe. Here's a compiled list to get you started:

1. Turtleneck
WEAR: single or multi-strand long necklaces, a single long strand with pendants , 'y' necklaces, lavalier or rosary-type necklaces 

Y Necklace using Agate Stones

Daily Palamuti Long Necklace using assorted crystals, beads, and stones

Lauriat style necklace

Single Long Strand Necklace with Agate Stone Pendant

2. Crew Neckline
WEAR: bib, collar or choker necklaces, 17"-18" necklaces 

Goldbloom Necklace which can be adjusted to a choker

Wire Art Chokers

Wire Art 17 inched Necklaces

Daily Palamuti: 17 inched necklaces made of stones and charms

 3. Scoop
WEAR: Princess or matinee type necklaces, statement necklaces that fall above your neckline, torque or graduated necklaces 

Maruja Necklace

Flower Fly by Krizza

4. Strapless
WEAR: Layered chokers, single or multi-strand long necklaces, bold statement bead embroidery necklaces, torque, twist, plastron or graduated necklaces

Kaikala Danica Long Necklace

Vinta Embellished Necklaces

Wire Art Statement Necklace

Long Necklaces

5. Square Neckline
WEAR: Angular shaped necklaces or torque necklaces with imposing designs

Hiyas in different shades

Bastet

Mayumi in Shades of Blue

6. Off shoulder
WEAR: Assymetrical designed necklaces, long: either single or multi-strand, princess, matinee, opera or graduated type of necklaces 

Asymetrical Design using wiring as techniques

Asymmetrical Necklace

7. Halter Neckline
WEAR: Princess, collar or choker 

Anoushka Necklace

Her Story, Her Creation: Dulce

Awit ng Ibong Adarna

8. V Neck
WEAR: V shaped or necklaces with angular designs 

Pangarap ni Esperanza

Daily Palamuti

Daily Palamuti

Reinventing Amatullah

9. Collared Neckline
WEAR: short necklace, preferably princess types 

Ten Shades of Grey Inspired Necklace

10.  Boat Neckine
WEAR: Matinee, opera, lariat or rope, graduated necklaces 

Nagapwa Long Necklace

 11. Sweatheart 
WEAR: Carved pendants or necklaces, long layered necklaces or princess types

Chains, Stones, Pealrs and Shells

Inabel in Long Necklaces

We having been toying around with indigenous materials. One of the recurring materials in some of our collections is the Inabel or commonly known as Abel, handwoven fabric made by the Ilocanos. 

We chose to name this piece “Nagapwa”,  an Ilokano word which in English, roughly translates to “where one came from". We opted to incorporate Inabel fabric, something deeply ingrained to the Ilocos province's native culture, and added seed beads to complete the necklace.  It's a pretty piece that falls on one's figure opera style, and contrary to how it looks, it's lighter than you think. You can pair it with just about anything, for it was designed to be fashionable and practical at the same time. Truth be told, it's one of our favorite pieces and count on us to make more!

Nagapwa Long Necklace

Wear it with your casual outfit

Wear it to a special occasion

WHY WEAR LONG NECKLACES: They are flattering and can give illusion of height or thinness to the wearer! 
HOW TO WEAR: They look best on the following necklaces: Turtleneck, Crew, Strapless, Square, Off Shoulder Asymmetric, Boat and Sweatheart. You can even wear it on a collared top.  Check out different kinds of neckline at Charming Posies.

Wear your long necklace with these outfits

References for the photos

1. UNIQLO Women Combination Boat Neck 1/2 Sleeve Dress
2. GIAMBATTISTA VALLI VAULT Turtleneck dress
3. Vanessa Bruno Crew-neck sweater
4. Vanessa Bruno Embroidered Top
5. Esme Off The Shoulder Frill Crop Top
6. L'AGENCE Square Neck Pocket Dress

A Girl's Guide To Necklace Length

Necklaces are fine accents to clothing and every girl surely has one in their jewelries. These pieces vary in length, suggesting different clothing for different occasions.

To accurately measure where each necklace will drape on your neck, Palamuti by PJ Valenciano suggests to try wrapping a ribbon around your neck to find your desired length, and then measure it end to end against a ruler, yardstick, or a measuring tape.

Now here are the seven categories of necklace length:

Collar (12"-13")

This type is very suitable for formal occasions, best with a strapless ensemble but can also be paired with boat necks, V-necks and off-the-shoulder tops. It’s quite a snug but very sophisticated if you manage to pull this off. One should have a thin neck as this is worn tight and high up on the neck.

Choker (14"-16")

This is less snug than the collar type and is ideal for females with thicker necks as it falls just above the collar bone. You can show off your love long neck with this type.

Princess (17”-19”)

The most popular length, worn just below the collar bone. It is perfect for pendants and it works well with clothes with either low or high necklines, but best not to let the clothing and the jewelry meet at the same spot.

Matinee (20”-24”)

A good choice for office, casual, formal, or business occasions. This length drapes over the breast bone.

Opera (28”-34”)

This can be worn in many ways and is very elegant as it draws attention away from the neck. Can be worn with double loop for a more dramatic effect.

Source:

http://www.delamina.com/content/tips-info-links/jewelry-basics/necklace-lengths/

http://poshcityjewelry.com/measurements/

http://www.xagejacrystaljewelry.com/necklacetypes