How To Accessorize Formal Evening Wear
When it comes to prepare for a formal evening, finding the perfect Gown is only half the battle. It still needs the right accessories like jewelry, belts and bags to personalize your look. It will keep your looking classy and cohesive to match metallic details like jewelry or a handbag with your Evening Gown. Accessories can also help highlight your favorite features, but can be distracting if piled on. Restrain and focus on your most fabulous accessories matching with your Evening Dress to create a chic formal look.
Jewelry
First, narrow your jewelry selection by color and type of metal. If your dress is a solid color, go for multi-colored pieces that included the shade of your dress. Stick to one stone, like diamonds, and one metal when your dress is printed. Once you’ve chosen yellow or white gold and the type of gemstones to wear, choose one statement piece. Try a short jeweled necklace to showcase a low neckline, or chunky bangle bracelet with a sleeveless dress. Pull hair back to showcase statement earrings.
Belts
Adding a belt defines the waistline and helps create that flattering hourglass silhouette. Make sure you wear your belt at the smallest part of your natural waist, right above the belly button. For a black or dark-colored dress, try a slim metallic belt. Choose silver, gold, bronze or rose gold based on the metals in your jewelry. Don’t go for a belt if you are a long necklace, since they will overlap. Try a wide black belt for a bright red dress, but do avoid prints and leather.
Bags
Clutch handbag is the most appropriate handbag style for evening. Go for a clutch with removable or concealable straps for added function. Fabrics like velvet, silk and satin dress up the look of the bag for formal affairs. Choose a style with sequins, crystals or beadings, but not if your dress is already embellished. Keep bracelets simple as not to take away from a detailed clutch. The color of your clutch should never match your dress completely unless it is black. Use metallic hues, white and black to complement a colorful dress. Make sure metallic are the same as your jewelry.
