Bateau
This style sweeps across your collarbone to the edge of your shoulders.
Try one or two strands worn close to your throat.
Halter
This is a difficult neckline to accessorize with a necklace because most styles will touch the neckline at some point. You may want to consider working with earrings instead of a necklace.
Jewel
This is a high rounded neckline that sits next to your throat.
Most necklace lengths and styles will work well.
Low Back
Consider accenting your back with a back dangle or a lariat tied in back.
Open Collar
Try a chunky necklace that will stand out behind the collar.
Scoop
This is a U-shaped neckline that may or may not mimic the U in the back.
Multiple strands that fill in the U go well with this style.
Square Neck
Try to avoid anything to angular, an easy curving shape in a choker or princess length should work well.
Strapless
Anything close to the neck (under 18 inches) works well. Consider a choker or princess style, Y-drop, tin-cup necklace, pearls or a necklace with a back dangle.
Avoid necklaces that “crowd” the neckline. But for something unique consider a very long pendant.
Turtleneck
Any of the longer strands will work well.
V-Neck
Consider imitating the V lines with a Y-drop, pendant or solitaire.
BODY TYPE CONSIDERATIONS
- Older women should wear longer necklaces to draw attention away from any necklines or imperfections. They can also get away with bigger and wider chains.
- Chokers and shorter necklace styles are appropriate for younger women due to their youthful skin.
- If you have a wider neck, it's best to buy longer chains or graduated necklaces, which are very thin around the neck and larger below the collarbone.
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For long, thin necks, try multiple strand necklaces, with the shortest strand hugging the base of the throat. Shorter, rounder necklaces also work well. Avoid V-shaped chains as well as long, thin necklaces that accentuate the thinness of the neck.
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