Can anyone suggest jewelry to go with this outfit?

[Anonymous]

I bought this dress for an upcoming special event:
http://tinyurl.com/odnbbpf

I rarely wear navy and was unsure what footwear to purchase, but someone recommended that I wear metallic shoes, so I bought these:
http://tinyurl.com/qfkpxr9

I have no idea what to wear in terms of jewelry. I was thinking I'd go without a necklace, because the sequined sleeves seem to provide enough ornamentation up top. But do I need a necklace? Just a necklace, or earrings instead, or both?

I'm clueless when it comes to choosing jewelry in general, and I'm really confused as to how to work with navy. I typically wear black and silver everything.

I'm short and thin, straight blonde hair, brown eyes, very pale/yellow complexion.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Anonymous]

This is the OP--I'd considered pearls, but I think they won't work with the metallic shoes. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[Anonymous]

if I were to wear this dress, I would pair it with a delicate silver necklace and diamond (cubic zirconia, who are we kidding) studs. I think you would be fine with no necklace however - the neckline is gorgeous. Thin silver bracelet(s) would be nice too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:if I were to wear this dress, I would pair it with a delicate silver necklace and diamond (cubic zirconia, who are we kidding) studs. I think you would be fine with no necklace however - the neckline is gorgeous. Thin silver bracelet(s) would be nice too.

LOL on the diamond/CZ. I have some okay-looking fake studs, but are studs preferable to dangling earrings? I can't wear a bracelet, because I have a picking disorder & have zero fingernails (as in chewed down beyond what's considered possible). I don't draw attention to my hands for that reason.

[Anonymous]

Oh, and if you have any links to possible necklaces or earrings, I'd love that!

[Anonymous]

I'd wear several stacked silver bracelets, maybe one with saphires. I have some diamond and saphire earrings that I would wear, but diamond studs or drop earrings would work too.

[Anonymous]

Sapphires sound good...but (a) would it be okay if they were fake (because I'm not buying real jewels for one night), and (b) would it be too matchy-matchy with the navy dress?

[Anonymous]

I would wear dangling earrings and a bracelet - no necklace. Given the metallic shoes and sparkly sleeves, I'd look for rhinestone chandelier earrings and a matching bracelet (like a faux tennis bracelet). I know that sounds cheesy but there are some pretty not too over the top options - personally I'd go into Nordstroms and look in person. Very pretty dress and shoes, by the way!

[Anonymous]

Insomniac pp here. Link to example of earrings: http://m.nordstrom.com/Product/Details/3288557?categoryid=null

[Anonymous]

Dangly earrings and a simple (not statement) necklace. I love that dress! I wish I had an event to wear it.

[Anonymous]

I can't tell from the picture if those shoes are silver of gold but they should match the metal in whatever jewelry you pick. Don't do a gold necklace/earrings with silver shoes or vice versa.

And I agree that pearls are the wrong choice. Go with rhinestones.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the link, PP! I bookmarked it. Very pretty earrings!

Thanks for the kind comments re: the dress.

I'd love a link to any sort of necklace that would work. I can't wear a bracelet, unfortunately.

The shoes are more of a silvery metallic, so I'm going to stay away from gold.

[Anonymous]

I'm the OP--I love these earrings:

http://www.bluenile.com/pear-sapphire-diamond-18k-white-gold-earrings_48009?elem=img&track=product

I just wish they weren't $36,500.

[Anonymous]

No necklace! Not with those sleeves and not with chandelier earrings, which is what I would choose. Bracelet and cocktail ring.

[Anonymous]

I don't have any advice, but just wanted to say nice choice OP. Bet you'll look stunning in that dress!