9 rules for accessorizing your dress
May 22, 2017
5 minutes
BY LIBBY MACCARTHY PHOTOGRAPH BY ANNA ROUTH PHOTOGRAPHY
1 match your metals
You may not realize this, but some metals look better with certain dress colors. As a general rule, ivory is best paired with gold since it highlights the creamy tint of the fabric. For a pure white dress, choose accents in silver or platinum or with pearl detailing (gold may clash with brighter white hues). You can have your pick with a diamond-white gown: This barely off-white color looks amazing with yellow gold, rose gold, silver or pearls. If the dress you chose is already embellished with beadwork, let that dictate the colors of your accessories. For example, if your gown has silver beading, pick a necklace, bracelet or earrings with a silver base.
2 think beyond earrings
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