No necklace needed when a ruffle this outrageous frames your face, but do choose dangling floral earrings as flamboyant as your frill.
Silk-faille taffeta V-neck gown with an asymmetrical ruffle and a draped peplum skirt, about $4,950, Elizabeth Fillmore, elizabethfillmorebridal.com Cubic zirconia flower earrings, about $445, Siman Tu, 212-904-1217.
Less is more when your strapless top is punctuated with an oversize bow. Linear earrings fill the space between your face and shoulders; a bracelet worn high balances the bow and adds a little glitter.
Peau de soie gown with a silk-taffeta bow, about $3,600, Lara Hélène Bridal Atelier, larahelene.com. Cubic zirconia briolette earrings, about $89, Emitations.com. Stretch-crystal bracelet, about $38, Monet Jewelry, 800-555-9838. Platinum and diamond Luna ring (without center stone), about $6,000, Gumuchian, gumuchian.com
A halter neckline is an open canvas for swags of sinuous pearls that soften its sexiness.
Knit V-halter dress with a gathered waist and sash, about $2,830, Rosa Clara, bridalatelier.com. Necklaces, from top: 88" cultured freshwater pearl strand (tripled), about $775, Iridesse Pearls, iridesse.com. Freshwater pearl and sterling-silver link necklaces, about $72 each, Silpada Designs, silpada.com. 47" single-strand pearl necklace, about $58, Chemistry Bridal, chemistrybridal.com. Multistrand pearl bracelet, about $130, Kenneth Jay Lane, qvc.com.
How low should your necklace go? Choose a jewel that dips deliciously into the curve of a sweetheart shape.
Strapless dress, Vintage Michelle Roth Couture. Floral cluster earrings, about $45, Carolee, carolee.com. Freshwater pearl and cubic zirconia necklace, about $955, Siman Tu, 212-904-1217. Platinum and diamond Bryant Park ring (without center stone), about $3,000, Gumuchian, gumuchian.com.
Enhance the open elegance of a square neckline with a wide, Victorian-inspired choker.
Silk-faille trumpet gown with pouf sleeves, by special order, Amsale, amsale.com. Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearl choker, about $720, Siman Tu, 212-904-1217.
A dramatic off-the-shoulder ruffled neckline requires only dainty jewels to do it justice.
Silk–duchess satin fit-and-flare gown featuring a draped Empire bodice with an off-the-shoulder organza neckline, about $3,795, Alvina Valenta, alvinavalenta.com. Champagne and clear cubic zirconia earrings, about $70, Emitations.com. Pearl drop necklace, about $45, Carolee, carolee.com.
Sexy straps define this keyhole halter neckline; a dazzling pin—placed front and center—and dramatic drop earrings add graphic glam.
Silk-chiffon sheath with chiffon back-tied straps and a sweep train, about $850, Winnie Couture, winniecouture.com. Crystal flower pin, about $215, and crystal and pearl earrings, about $75; both, Kenneth Jay Lane, qvc.com.
