How to Choose the Perfect Earrings to Match Your Gown

Choosing earrings to match your gown can seem time-consuming if not daunting. You may love to try as many earrings as you want on the perfect gown you bought for yourself, but do you have enough time to visit the stores? Even if you do, you may not find complementary designs.  

There are a number of aspects that go into choosing earrings to match gown. Which type of earrings do you need—danglers, stud earrings , or hoops? Do they resonate with your style? Do you need statement earrings, minimalist, traditional, or fusion?  

Seriously, there’s a lot you need to consider, and hence we’ve prepared this guide to make choosing the right earrings a cakewalk! 

How to Choose Earrings for Gown 

This questionnaire is also your earrings style guide that can help you narrow down on the style and category of earrings fit for your gown. Ask yourself these questions for most outfits, and you’ll never ever have an earrings mismatch scenario. 

1) What’s the occasion? 

Knowing this is half the job done. Well, almost. While most say that you must start with the neckline of your gown, we think you must first know the occasion for which you desire to wear the gown. It helps narrow down the type of earrings you need—traditional or contemporary earrings. Remember that earrings for evening gown will be different from earrings for daytime events. The right earring design makes a whole lot of difference in the entire look.  

2) What’s the look? 

Matching earrings by gown style is just as important. Try to finalise the look you want to create before choosing your earrings. Digital references, magazines, lookbooks, etc., can make it easier for you to shortlist designs.  

3) What is the colour of your gown? 

Be careful about colour coordination: matching metals & stones with your dress is crucial. The primary colour and the tone/undertone of your gown will govern the jewellery you’ll need. It helps you decide if you must wear yellow gold earrings, white gold earrings, diamond earrings, pearl earrings, or earrings with gemstones.  

4) What’s the shape of your face? 

You want earrings that highlight your best facial features, elevate your beauty, and have a feel-good factor. Know the shape of your face, for your earrings can soften sharp features or sharpen rounded features. Basically, the right pair of earrings can help balance your facial features.     

5) What’s the neckline? 

This one is as crucial as knowing the shape of your face. If your neckline has heavy embroidery and can replace your necklace, you may want to go heavy on the earrings. If your neckline is simple, choose earrings that balance the look. You may want to consider the shape of the neckline, too, and pick earrings that bring about an equilibrium in the entire look. Long or elongated earrings complement off-the-shoulder or strappy necklines. Hoops and huggies go well with high necklines, such as boat and scoop necklines. Stud earrings look fabulous with higher necklines, such as a turtleneck.   

6) Which hairstyle will it be? 

Consider your hairstyle, for it will define your facial features, and because the earrings sit close to the face, you want to ensure they balance them both. A hairstyle that pulls the hair away from the face looks great with large statement earrings, while an open hairstyle that mostly covers the ears may work well with minimalistic or stud earrings. This holds true the other way around, too; your earrings may help decide the hairstyle you want to go for.  

7) What’s your comfort level? 

If nothing beats comfort for you, choose a pair that you can wear through the entire celebration. Bridal gown earrings may not often be designed with this perspective; however, there is a range of lightweight wedding jewellery that you can explore for your special day.

Other occasions may need statement, traditional, or fusion earrings. Explore all these categories before you finally settle down on a pair.   

Let’s also dive into the common mistakes people make when styling earrings with gowns.  

Mistakes to Avoid When Styling Earrings With Gowns 

Avoid these styling techniques to look ethereal for the occasion: 

1. Don’t pick a pair of earrings without asking yourself the questions we’ve provided above.  

2. Never pick a random jeweller for your jewellery needs.  

3. Avoid oversized earrings with heavily embellished gowns. 

4. Mind the metal tones. Mix them to bring about harmony in your look, else stick to one metal tone that suits your skin tone and gown.  

5. Never compromise on quality and comfort.  

FAQs 

1. What earrings go best with an evening gown? 

The tips we’ve shared above to choose earrings for your evening gown will come in handy. When you’re sure about the design, choose a tone that matches the tone of your gown. Cool-toned gowns look fabulous with white gold earrings and diamond earrings. Some gemstones, such as blue sapphire, amethyst, or aquamarine, or pearl, may also go well with them. Warm-toned gowns look great with yellow gold earrings and warmer gemstones, such as yellow sapphire, ruby, and garnet.  

2. How do I match earrings with a gown neckline? 

Strapless or low-neckline gowns look great with elongated earrings. High or boat necklines complement stud earrings. V-shaped necklines can be balanced with hoops and huggies. Higher necklines, such as turtlenecks, look extremely good with small hoops and huggies, stud earrings, and also minimalist drop earrings.  

3. Should I wear statement earrings or studs with a gown? 

The choice is completely yours; however, you may try the tips we’ve shared above to choose the best earrings for your gown.  

4. What colour earrings match a red or blue gown? 

Red and blue colours both come in warm and cool undertones. The colour of the earrings you choose would depend on the same. Once you know the undertone, choose the metal and embellishments on your earrings accordingly.  

5. Can I wear diamond earrings with a bridal gown? 

Of course you can! Bridal gowns can never be complete without stunning diamond earrings. Follow the suggestions we’ve provided above for choosing the right earrings and create a dreamy bridal gown look for your special day!