The Wedding Dress - Finding Neckline Compatibility

Every bride is unique. That is why wedding dress designers celebrate an array of colors and styles. Wedding dresses come with a variety of necklines; and depending on the particular shape, a bride may decide to complement it with adornments. The following article addresses different necklines and offers suggestions for supplemental decoration.

Wedding Dress Tip #1 - Asymmetric (one-shoulder)

The asymmetric look is modern, so you may want to complement the style with a modern-looking necklace. Longer necklaces that enable the wearer to wrap it around the neck more than once work well. For something different, think about tying a corsage around the opposing arm with lace.

Wedding Dress Tip #2 - Halter

A halter neckline also reveals a good portion of the upper chest allowing for adornment. Think about selecting a necklace with an accompanying set of longer earrings. The earrings can help compensate for the lower neckline.

Wedding Dress Tip #3 - Bateau

Bateau necklines lay higher on the chest (just below the neck). Choose a shorter necklace or choker with this design. Be selective when deciding on earrings. Highly-conspicuous earrings, a bateau neckline, and necklace may look too busy when used together.

Wedding Dress Tip #4 - V-shape

V-shaped necklines provide more space between the top of the dress and neck. Think about wearing a necklace with a center focal point. Stay away from necklaces that closely resemble the dress' neckline.

Wedding Dress Tip #5 - Scoop

A scoop neckline gives you similar options to those present with wearing a halter-lined dress. In addition, some brides opt for fine lace or elegant beading along the top line of the dress rather than choosing a necklace.

Wedding Dress Tip #6 - Sweetheart

Like the v-neckline, the sweetheart shape beckons for an elaborate piece of adornment. This can be realized through a choker or a medium-length necklace that ends well before the top of the dress.