Ok, so (fashion people needed!)

Amaristella · March 2012

My roommate from college is getting married. (So excited!) She sent me a link to her dress but has no idea where to begin "accessorizing" it. I don't know how her fashion sense is nowadays but in college she wasn't much of a organza ball gown girl. Unfortunately my style know-how is pretty similar to hers.

For shoes I told her to wear anything she wants since nobody will hardly see them.

But what else as far as jewelry and things? If it helps she's about 5'2" Asian (ivory skin and straight black hair). I don't want to steer her wrong but she was concerned that "most wedding jewelry is so ugly".

Linky to dress.

ErikandAfton · March 2012

I'm probably going to be no help here. I'm all about wearing things you love. I wore a strand of pearls that my Nanny gave to me. My dad had bought them years before I was born and when the girlfriend he bought them for broke up with him. Dad gave them to her. She gave them to me on my HS graduation. They are special. In my ears I wore pearls that where Nanny's as well and in my other holes in my ears I wore the baby pearls my dad bought me for kindergarten graduation. On my right hand I wore my something borrowed which was the frog ring that was my grandmother's that now belongs to my cousin.

So there is my advise. Wear something she loves and that has meaning to her. Maybe something borrowed from one of her grandmother's or her mom?

ETA: Didn't see the linky to the dress before I posted. Pearls would be perfect with that dress.

Amaristella · March 2012

ErikandAfton:
I'm probably going to be no help here. I'm all about wearing things you love. I wore a strand of pearls that my Nanny gave to me. My dad had bought them years before I was born and when the girlfriend he bought them for broke up with him. Dad gave them to her. She gave them to me on my HS graduation. They are special. In my ears I wore pearls that where Nanny's as well and in my other holes in my ears I wore the baby pearls my dad bought me for kindergarten graduation. On my right hand I wore my something borrowed which was the frog ring that was my grandmother's that now belongs to my cousin.
So there is my advise. Wear something she loves and that has meaning to her. Maybe something borrowed from one of her grandmother's or her mom?

That was me as well. I only wore jewelry I already had that meant something to me. Even my dress was pre-worn.

Beachy730 · March 2012

I had a sweetheart neckline too, and it was recommended to me to do a y-shaped necklace. The dress itself is pretty dramatic so I think she would be smart to do minimal jewelry. I think something like this would be nice.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76473761/victoria-swarovski-pearl-teardrop-y?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

Amaristella · March 2012

dnbeach12:
I had a sweetheart neckline too, and it was recommended to me to do a y-shaped necklace. The dress itself is pretty dramatic so I think she would be smart to do minimal jewelry. I think something like this would be nice.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/76473761/victoria-swarovski-pearl-teardrop-y?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

That's neat that they can do it in different colors as well. She might appreciate that.

adreajoy · March 2012

I like buying jewelry on etsy because usually the seller/maker can make matching sets... I would go with something simple and elegant since the dress is elaborate.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62682993/coin-pearl-and-orchid-necklace-sterling?ref=sr_gallery_12&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=simple+wedding+jewelry&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

or

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84916422/simple-jewelry-beach-wedding-jewelry?ref=sr_gallery_3&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=simple+wedding+jewelry&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=6&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

MrsAggie · March 2012

This is absolutely a preference thing. Her dress is very versatile. I personally love the beauty of a bare neckline in a wedding dress. Then, I like bangle bracelets and dangly earrings. I like the bangle being the piece that makes the statement and I think the earrings can be smaller or bigger without looking too "cluttered".

Examples from google-

Bracelets:

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00OChQReVIZskP/Fashion-Wedding-Bridal-Pear-Rhinstone-Bracelet-Bangle-Jewelry-DL-B0047-.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_37EnjGOirBw/S9ihDwLK31I/AAAAAAAABpU/ze78W3qK8Fs/s1600/Tejani+Bangles.jpg

http://www.southernweddings.com/blog/blog_images/bridal-jewelry-pearl-diamond-bangle-bracelet-l20.jpg

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/38/f/AAAAC908G48AAAAAADj1Wg.jpg?v=1236484948000

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/15f/3/AAAAAvY5ep4AAAAAAV86cQ.jpg?v=1223891733000

Earrings:

http://perfectdetails.com/E1024.htm

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/worthington-pearl-tear-drop-clip-earrings

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/maisiejewelry/1928724/oval_rhinestone_with_teardrop_pearl_earrings/handmade/wedding/jewelry/bracelets

LyndseylovesHugh · March 2012

My dress had a sweetheart neckline too and I did not wear a necklace, but I wore fairly dramatic earrings and bracelet. I, like PP, like a bare neck and then add in drama else where. Just my opinion.

chloebeth930 · March 2012

I would skip the necklace and just do a more dramatic earring. Something longer that dangles.

I have to disagree with your advice on the shoes. People will see them when she walks (if her dress is tailored correctly), and also when she dances, does the garter toss, etc. I wore shoes that matched my dress, but a fun thing to do is to have your shoes be your something blue.

Amaristella · March 2012

Thanks girls. I gave her your ideas and she feels a lot better now with a starting point. Looking at a giant poofy dress by itself was overwhelming for her but she's back on track now.

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