Matching earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets will look far too overdone. Choose only two of the wedding / prom accessories. If you are wearing a heavily detailed dress then only choose one piece and make sure that it is a plain piece.

Choose a necklace according to your wedding / prom dress

V-neck or sweat-heart dress – a strand of beads or pearls is best for these necklines.

The necklace should fall about half-way between the base of the neck and the point of the V or heart.

Strapless dress – a strapless dress looks lovely with a choker. If wearing a long necklace, make sure that it is short and does not meet the dress fabric.

Oval face – avoid tiaras with a peak at the top as this will make your face look even longer. A lower tiara, headband or back piece will be most flattering.

High necked or intricately beaded dress – a necklace of any sort would only compete with this type of dress, so do not wear one. Instead choose a matching bracelet and earrings.

Choose earrings according to your hairstyle

Upswept hair or a long neck – wear simple elegant drop earrings that will move and twist and catch the light. A long slender neck also suits chandelier earrings.

Hair down or a short neck – small pearl or diamond earrings will be more flattering than drop earrings.