Accessorizing for all Dress Codes
Costume Jewellery for Every Occasion
It can be a headache just knowing the dress code for certain occasions without even considering shopping for the perfect dress, shoes and bag. But what about the jewels? Glitzy events are the perfect opportunity to really use costume jewellery to achieve star style and stand out from the crowd. Which costume jewellery should you opt for? Read on…
White Tie - Costume Jewellery & the Long Evening Gown:
Total Glitz'n'Glamour! If there's any occasion where you can go costume jewellery crazy, this is it. This is the perfect occasion to really have fun with accessories. Go glam with a jewel-dropping necklace and matching earrings. If you are wearing your hair up, go for sparkling ultra long chandelier earrings for an elegant and chic look. Wear a complete costume jewellery set - vintage style sets work particularly well. And don't forget a rock on your finger is a must - the bigger, the better!
White Tie Jewels - GS Stylist Loves...
Sparkling Starlet Necklace
Treasured Heirloom Earrings
Hollywood Starlet Cocktail Ring
Black Tie - Costume jewellery and the Long Evening Gown, Cocktail Dress or Evening Separates:
With such a wide choice of acceptable attire, the choice of costume jewellery is endless! Whether you opt for a glamorous necklace, glitzy earrings or a complete costume jewellery set the key is elegant glamour. Think movie star glitz & red carpet chic. Add a splash of colour to the classic black dress with a bright necklace and earrings or tone down a bright dress with classic clear crystal jewels.
Black Tie Jewels - GS Stylist Loves...
Forties Beauty Earrings
Forties Beauty Necklace
Movie Star Brooch
Cocktail Party - Costume Jewellery and the Shorter Length Elegant Cocktail Dress:
Costume jewellery can really transform a cocktail dress. A chic necklace looks really elegant with matching earrings as does a sparkling brooch. It's important not to overdo the glitz but wearing the right accessories with a cocktail dress will look amazing. And don't forget the perfect item of costume jewellery for a cocktail party are, of course, cocktail rings!
Cocktail Party Jewels - GS Stylist Loves...
Heiress of Pearl Earrings
Heiress of Pearl Necklace
Starlet's Rock Cocktail Ring
Smart / Casual - Costume Jewellery and the Trouser Suit / Dress. Avoid Jeans & Trainers:
This is the perfect event to use costume jewellery to your advantage and really express your individuality! It's probably one of the most difficult events when deciding what to wear as anything goes (within reason!) and for this reason most women tend to play safe with a trusted trouser suit or dress. Go for jewels to add a splash of colour and give a new lease of life to an item you've worn many times. Or make a style statement with a chunky necklace, bold bangles or brooches!
Smart / Casual Jewels - GS Stylist Loves...
Dramatic Icon Cuff
Pearls of Drama Necklace
Pearls of Drama Earrings
The Final Word
The important thing to remember is to have fun with your costume jewellery. If you feel good, you'll look good. We've seen a fair few people make mistakes when it comes to wearing costume jewellery but we've seen more people get it right! Yes, there are 'rules' and 'guidelines' to bear in mind but it doesn't mean you have to follow them religiously. When it comes to costume jewellery, sometimes (just sometimes) rules are made to be broken!
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