Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

A dress with a halter top neckline features straps that wrap around the back of the neck leaving the shoulders and arms bare. The straps generally rise from the chest to the neck creating an upside down V – like this /\. A halter top neck line is great if you are tall and have broad shoulders. If you have narrow shoulders or a very large chest, you should avoid a halter top neckline.

Here’s the secret about the halter top neckline – don’t wear a necklace! I know, I can’t believe I said it either! Seriously, the way that the halter top rises close to your neck always makes necklaces seem crowded. Let your dress and your chest be the star of the outfit. The accessories that you can wear with a halter top neckline include fabulous dangly earrings, glamorous rings and bracelets!

One way to keep your look clean and classy is to use similar stones and colors in your accessories. One of my favorite gems is tanzanite. These tanzanite and diamond drop earrings in 14K white gold will work beautifully with a halter top neckline. At just $150, these earrings will extend the line created by the halter top and give the illusion of length and a long sexy neck.

The center marquise cut tanzanite gem in this tanzanite and diamond 14K white gold ring helps this ring match perfectly with the earrings above. Featuring a variety of stone cuts, the ring and earrings together won’t look like a contrived set but rather thoughtfully coordinated.

To complete your ensemble with a halter top neckline, a beautiful bracelet will do the trick. This elegant tanzanite and sterling silver bracelet is just $95 and features 38 tanzanite gems. This bracelet is a versatile piece that will dazzle with an evening gown or with more casual attire.