| Looking for ways to glam up your cocktail dress? If | | | | Bracelets: For a casual look, try a dark colored |
| you've found that perfect cocktail dress, but are not | | | | gemstone bracelet. For a more formal look, pearls go |
| sure what to wear with it, look no further. A | | | | best. |
| cocktail party is the perfect excuse to dress to the | | | | Clutches: No cocktail dress is complete without the |
| nines and bring out all your best jewelry. Here are a | | | | perfect clutch. Find one with straight, simple lines that |
| few suggestions to help get you started. | | | | complements your dress. Keep it small with just |
| Necklaces: You could choose bold accessories like | | | | enough room for a drivers license, credit card, cash, |
| large geometric pendants or gemstone necklaces to | | | | and lipstick. A simple silk clutch for an afternoon |
| glam up your look. These go well for a casual party | | | | party or an embossed leather clutch for an evening |
| with friends. A gemstone drop pendant is our favorite, | | | | party would suffice. If your dress is a dark subtle color, |
| and completely appropriate for the occasion. Or you | | | | try a bright colored clutch to spice it up. Pink clutch with |
| could opt to be subtle; wear a simple necklace with a | | | | a black dress? Purple clutch with a yellow dress? |
| small diamond or gemstone pendant and let your | | | | You get the idea. |
| dress take center stage. This is more appropriate for | | | | Belts: To spice up a solid colored dress, try wearing |
| a formal party or a business gathering. Or if you want | | | | a fun colored belt. Silk belts, ribbon belts or embossed |
| something versatile, a pearl necklace will always do the | | | | leather belts are trendy, yet will flatter your figure. |
| trick. | | | | Since a cocktail dress is a one piece dress, the belt |
| Earrings: If your necklace is simple, large hoops or | | | | helps defines your waist and gives you a flattering |
| chandelier earrings will balance the look. If your | | | | shape. |
| necklace is intricate, then choose simple earrings. Keep | | | | Whatever you decide to wear, remember that a |
| the focus on one piece of jewelry. | | | | cocktail party is a fun event. Be creative. Have fun! |