In other words, just as we think about what clothes we are going to wear and how we are going to combine them, we should also carefully consider which items of jewelry go best with our outfit. This will be your mantra each day before dressing to go to work, shopping or attending an important event. Once you have chosen the model you are going to wear, the most important thing is to choose necklaces to suit the neckline. Why? Because the necklace you choose will play a vital role as it could add a special touch or ruin your outfit completely.

Based on your physical characteristics, you will choose to wear a shirt, t-shirt, jumper or dress with the type of neckline that suits you best. Clothes have the power to highlight the parts of the body we like and hide those we like least. But jewelry, and necklaces in particular, are capable of making you look your best if you combine them properly with your clothing. To do so, the first step is to learn about the types of neckline that exist and their advantages so you can know which type of necklace to wear to suit the neckline of the dress.

Types of neckline

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Choosing the most suitable type of neckline for you will depend fundamentally on three things: the size of your chest, the width of your back and the shape of your face. For example, the high neck or swan neck is specially designed for people with a long face and long neck. The halter neck which ties behind the neck and leaves your shoulders on show is ideal if you have wide shoulders and a small chest because, like the high neck, the chest stands out. On the other hand, the boat neck is not recommended if you have a wide back. Moreover, the asymmetric neckline which leaves one shoulder on show and the other covered, is a fantastic way of looking sexy and highlighting your shoulders when they are narrow. Although a vest top with an asymmetric neckline will make your back look smaller.

When it comes to the classic round neck, it will suit you in particular if you have a long face and large chest. The squared or French neckline is also perfect if you have a larger chest, long neck and square or round face. If you have a wide back, a top with thick straps and a square neckline looks great. Equally, a V-neck also highlights the chest area and is designed for you if you have wide shoulders and a short neck. Another great option to highlight your chest is the strapless top as it will make your shoulders stand out. The same happens with a heart neckline which is similar to the strapless top but, as its name suggests, rather than being straight, it is heart shaped. For this reason, it also makes the neck look longer.

Necklaces according to the neckline

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Now you know which neckline shapes your figure best, it’s time to choose the type of necklace to suit the neckline. You just need to follow three basic rules. The first is that the more pronounced your neckline, the longer the necklace should be. The second is that the styles must match. An elegant celebration necklace won’t look good with your favorite football shirt. And thirdly, remember that you should choose the necklace according to the neckline you are wearing.

You can combine clothing with a round, heart-shaped neckline or that are strapless with our chokers. But you should bear in mind that the necklace shouldn’t overlap with the garment. In our Tous Chain collection, you will find a wide variety of chokers that are perfect for any occasion. And for the special moments, we have designed different short necklaces so you can achieve a perfect look. These include, for example, gold and diamond necklaces from the Bent, Les Classiques or San Valentín collections.

Conversely, if wearing a garment with a high neck, you should wear long necklaces and chains with or without a pendant. Although you don’t have to stick with one. Jump on board with the fashion for layering, in other words, combine different necklaces of different lengths. You will achieve a unique effect and you can apply it to any type of neckline, even with a shirt. Indeed, with a V-neck, it is best to avoid round necklaces. Our Lure gold and gemstone necklace or the Gloss silver and pearl necklaces are ideal as they are also shaped like a V.  

Now you know the types of necklace for each neckline and which ones suit you most, you can let your imagination run free and create your own style. Here at Tous, we make it easy for you.