Sequin Dresses: Being Elegant Without Overdoing It
It’s important to shine smartly in a sequin dress. Sequin dresses can be truly elegant when styled well… and it all comes down to accessories. A simple necklace and a pair of subtle studs might be enough if your evening dress is already bold. Start gently, and remember that the best things often come in small amounts.
How to match earrings with sequins:
Diamonds are a woman’s best friend. A classic pair of diamond earrings is a stunning choice to accessorize a sequin dress. If you want a bit more impact than traditional studs, larger earrings can be an option (as long as they’re not too extravagant). Any jewelry that’s too bulky might look too flashy, even with the most elegant sequin dresses. If you mix stones, keep the colors consistent or at least coordinated with your evening dress.
Simple designs make an impact. If you’re not drawn to sparkling stones, plain metals complement almost any sequin dress. Dangling silver or gold earrings without stones are therefore an excellent choice. Some earrings even come in original shapes like zigzags or stars. Just choose the metal that matches your sequins and leave overly elaborate earrings at home.
Go for dangling earrings!
Although hoops are making a popular comeback, dangling earrings are a more elegant alternative. Sequin dresses already shine, so to keep the look classy, opt for earrings with only one or two dangling strands of stones. Again, size matters.
What necklace should I wear with my sequin dress?
The rules for necklaces are similar to those for earrings: less is more. In fact, a sequin dress often doesn’t even need a necklace, especially if you’ve chosen a beautiful pair of earrings!
Let the neckline guide your choice. Use the neckline of your sequin dress to decide if a necklace is necessary. Evening dresses with a V-neck allow for a simple and slightly longer necklace, as the deeper cut of the bodice offers more space for jewelry.
But that doesn’t mean you have to fill the space if the dress shines enough on its own. For strapless dresses, it’s generally advised not to wear a necklace. If you really want to wear one, opt for short and simple pieces. This also applies to sweetheart, straight, or Bardot necklines. Choose a short necklace, solid-colored or with a few stones (without too much sparkle).
Can I wear bracelets with a sequin dress?
Bracelets follow the same principles as other accessories for sequin dresses. Before wearing a bracelet, consider the type of sleeves on your dress.
If the sleeves cover the wrists, no need for a bracelet!
Long-sleeved sequin dresses make bracelets unnecessary since the wrists are already covered (and sparkling). So avoid bracelets if you’re wearing a long-sleeved evening dress.
No need to resist if you can see the wrist!
Short-sleeved or sleeveless dresses lend themselves well to a subtle bracelet to complement the dress’s sparkle. A small bracelet, bangle, charm bracelet, or a rigid model will look stunning.
From earrings to necklaces to bracelets, the right accessories paired with sequin dresses make all the difference in perfecting a classy or playful look. Learning to accessorize these dresses may take some practice, but don’t be afraid to try new combinations. Sometimes one or two accessories are enough, but if you don’t find anything you like, know that a sequin dress can very well go without accessories. Shine on!