‘Tis the season.
The holidays are just around the corner, so it is time to start looking at your wardrobe. What will you wear at the many upcoming parties, formal dinners, balls, concerts, fund-raisers and holiday celebrations already on your calendar? Do you need something new?
It’s a great time to splurge on that dress you’ve been eyeing for months. You may need to do some pruning of your current wardrobe before you buy anything new, so we have some advice.
If you are a follower of Marie Kondo, you may have already been through your clothes to de-clutter and get organized. Congratulations! Many of us hold on to outfits we haven’t worn in years – just in case they come back into style. Quite frankly, clothes rarely come back into style unless you are into vintage clothing. There are no hard and fast rules here, so we’ll leave it up to you to be as ruthless as you feel necessary. Donating favorite clothes can be a stressful (and strangely painful!) process but you will feel better knowing that what you choose to wear this season will be stylish and chic – not ill-fitting and frumpy.
Here are some things you should either keep or go out and buy if you don’t already have them:
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The Little Black Dress
Yes, it’s a perennial favorite, and yes, it’s still a great look for semi-formal cocktail parties, fund-raisers and other holiday-related events. If you already have a little black dress, make sure it still fits you properly, and invest in form-flattering, shaping underwear such as Spanx. It will smooth out the slimmest of figures.
Keep the look simple by adding Dover’s 4.5 carat clip-on Tiffany earrings. They are set in heavy platinum and comprise sixteen exquisite, marquise cut, prong-set diamonds. https://www.doverjewelry.com/tiffany-co-4-50cts-diamond-platinum-designer-clip-on-earrings.html
Add a pair of killer designer high heels, and you are good to go.
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The Pantsuit
A simple white, navy or cream pantsuit always fits the bill, especially if it is a classic from Ralph Lauren, Chanel or Carolina Herrera. A well-fitting, uncomplicated pantsuit, with wide or tapered legs will generally stand the test of time. Simple elegance is the key.
Let us suggest a splash of glorious color to complement the look. These are magnificent natural GIA certified blue sapphire and diamond pear drop earrings set in platinum. https://www.doverjewelry.com/natural-gia-blue-sapphire-diamond-pear-drop-platinum-earrings.html
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The Formal Gown
Do you own a formal gown? It’s good to have one at the ready, in case you are invited to a top- tier society fund-raiser or formal ball. Again, if your gown still fits you – and it is not too dated in a way that is unflattering – you can re-style it with dazzling jewelry. The key is not to create competition between the jewelry and the dress. If your dress is classic and simple, your earrings should stand out. Conversely, if your dress is flamboyant and colorful, the earrings should be simple.
Look at the color, the cut and the neckline of your dress to choose complementary pieces. Also think about your hair. Will you wear it up or down?
If you are wearing a gown with a big, bold, colorful print, pair it with simple gold jewelry such as these Cartier 18k yellow gold braided clip-on earrings. https://www.doverjewelry.com/cartier-estate-18k-yellow-gold-braided-clip-on-earrings.html
Add to your look with this vintage Patek Philippe gold covered watch. https://www.doverjewelry.com/vintage-patek-philipe-18k-gold-retro-covered-watch-bracelet.html
Or this Chopard diamond and 18k gold braided bracelet https://www.doverjewelry.com/chopard-casmir-diamond-18k-gold-braided-designer-bracelet.html
If the cut of your gown is low and sleeveless, this South Sea pearl, diamond and platinum dangle choker necklace will go perfectly. https://www.doverjewelry.com/estate-27-30cts-south-sea-pearl-platinum-dangle-choker-necklace.html
Earrings are a must with formal gowns unless it has loud embellishments around the neckline or on the front. These earrings will complement the necklace even though they are not an exact match. https://www.doverjewelry.com/vintage-3-52ct-diamond-platinum-starburst-floral-clip-on-earrings.html
Here is a stunning Louis Gerard 61.44 carat diamond and yellow gold choker necklace. https://www.doverjewelry.com/m-gerard-61-44cts-diamond-yellow-gold-choker-necklace-new.html
An interesting visual match would be with these pink gold dangle drops. https://www.doverjewelry.com/5-50ct-diamond-18k-pink-gold-elegant-dangle-drop-earrings.html Or perhaps these from Cartier https://www.doverjewelry.com/cartier-vintage-6-10-carat-diamond-18k-gold-dome-clip-on-earrings.html
If you want to go all out – and be the belle of every ball you attend this season – Dover carries an amazing, matched necklace and earring set from Buccellati. The design is intricate, so pair it with a simple gown. https://www.doverjewelry.com/buccellati-diamond-pearl-18k-gold-choker-necklace.html https://www.doverjewelry.com/buccellati-vintage-diamond-pearl-18k-gold-drop-earrings.html