Think Silver Jewelry Isn't For Formal Wear? Here Are Five Ways To Make It Happen
Posted on: 23 March 2020
Many people commonly associate gold jewelry with formal dress and silver jewelry with more casual attire — but with the right strategies, silver bracelets, necklaces, and earrings can successfully be paired with all types of formalwear from elaborate white wedding gowns to black-tie apparel to luxurious business-formal suits. Some style-setters having been saying for several years that silver is the new gold. The following are just five gorgeous ways to pair silver jewelry with formal clothing.
Gray Suit and Silver Jewelry
Business formal calls for classic, tailored suits in luxurious fabrics such as cashmere and silk in subdued colors. Business formal dressing is all about elegant understatement, and sleek silver jewelry carries that off better than its gold counterparts. It also simply looks far better with all shades of gray than gold does because it shares the same undertones. A particularly good look for business formal is silver bracelets studded with diamond chips — fully-fledged diamonds are often thought to be too ostentatious for daytime businesswear. Diamond chips bring the elegance of diamonds to the picture without looking overly flashy in important board meetings and other occasions that call for business formalwear.
The Little Midnight Blue Dress and Silver Jewelry
The little black dress has been an all-purpose eveningwear staple for approximately 100 years — it made its first appearance on the fashion scene when flappers in the 1920s began wearing it to nightclubs and speakeasies. It was such a good look that flattered anyone who wore it that it never went out of style, and nearly all women have some version of it in their closet. The little black dress is conventionally accessorized with gold and diamond jewelry.
Even though it's doubtful that the little black dress will ever join hoopskirts, bustles, and other fashion dinosaurs as relics of the past found only in museums, it's not the only way to dress for a formal evening event. Consider wearing a little midnight blue dress instead. Midnight blue and silver jewelry is a natural pairing that will leave you looking stylish and elegant but a little different from all of the others in their little black dresses and gold.
Wedding White and Silver Jewelry
You don't have to limit yourself to gold and pearl jewelry when walking down the aisle to meet your beloved at the altar. Silver jewelry, especially when it's encrusted with diamonds, provides an ethereal look that complements any bride. For an ice-queen look, consider wearing silver bracelets with crystals and sapphires, or consider amethyst stones if you want to be a Bohemian bride. Keep in mind that silver goes better with bright white wedding gowns rather than those with creamy or ivory undertones.
Jewel Tones and Silver Jewelry
Another good way to wear silver jewelry with eveningwear is to pair it with jewel-toned clothing such as deep emerald green or royal purple. You can even wear silver jewelry with ruby red as long as it's on the burgundy side of the shade spectrum. Silver actually works better than gold with many rich shades, especially those with cool undertones.
Silver and Silver Jewelry
For over-the-top elegance, wear a long, beaded silver evening gown accented with silver bracelets and silver statement earrings. Monochromatic dressing is classy and timeless, and silver complements virtually any complexion.
Silver jewelry doesn't have to be solely for formal events; however. It's still an excellent choice when your everyday look could use an extra layer of polish. A silver bracelet and earrings, for instance, do a great job of pulling together a normal workday outfit as well as help you look your best when you're wearing weekend casual wear.
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