Dickielee.com (affordable fashion Jewelry) custom makes each necklace designs to your specification. That means you select the desire length to suit your personal style and preference. Whether they are pendants, lariats, multi-layers or strands of pearls, all of our artisan crafted necklaces come in all varieties of length. You can also indulge in your choice of : precious metals, gemstones, pearls, and Swarovski crystals colors. You can also layer our necklaces, which is to wear a multi-strand necklace. Typically, necklaces come in six lengths. They are collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope. Each one is worn in different occasions as wells as different types of clothes. The length of each necklace should depend where it falls on your chest. In general, longer lengths accentuate bust while shorter lengths accentuate the neckline.
Our illustration above demonstrates how necklaces of different lengths will hang on a person. One should always keep in mind one’s neck size and the width when deciding what length to choose from. The follow is a brief explanation of each type of necklace:
1. Collar (12-13 inches)
Collar necklaces surround the middle of the neck. They can be made of one or multiple layers or strands. Generally, collars look the finest with and elegant evening wear outfit and go best with a V-neck, boat neck or off-the-shoulder fashions. Multi-strands of collar necklaces can achieve an attention-grabbing look.
2. Choker (14-16 inches)
A choker is possibly the most traditional all the single strand lengths. It generally lies just above the collarbones. Chokers are popular with many bridal and bridesmaid formal dresses. However, they are also common with every day casual wear. They can also be worn in multi-layered strands. Chokers will complement just about any size neckline. The choker is best worn with a button-down shirt.
3. Princess (17-19 inches)
The princess length necklace is the most common of all necklace length. The Princess necklace is a perfect choice if you are not certain which strand length is most suitable. The Princess necklace hangs over the collarbones. It is best suited for high necklines as well as low plunging necklines. Princess necklace can be found on pendants, lockets, and charms. Princess necklace is the classic length for pearl necklaces.
4. Matinee (20-25 inches)
The matinee necklace generally falls to the top of one’s bust. Matinee looks best high necklines but is also suited for a variety of necklines. Matinee is common with both casual and business attire. Women with bigger busts look best with matinee. Matinee
Pearl necklace is an ideal choice for a chic professional look. The matinee length is also very well well-matched for formal wear gowns.
5. Opera (26-36 inches)
The opera necklace presents many eye-catching options. It can be worn as a single strand or in multi-layered stylish choker. It can also be knotted above the bust line to create a stylish vintage look which is trendy for 2009 fashion. Opera is best suit for eveningwear. As a single strand, it provides a refined look. An opera necklace was a favorite for Coco Chanel. Opera necklace is best for crew necklines.
6. Ropes & Lariats (45+ inches)
The lavish ultra-long rope and lariats necklaces can be project a very sophisticated elegance and well as sexiness. A rope necklace can be worn as double or triple strands. It is best suited for a V back opening dress, which is very trendy for 2009 fashion. Lariats are another type of long-length necklace or backless dress. It is generally unattached at one end so that you can clasp them in various configurations to deliver sophisticated and sexier results. Lariats look best with low neckline. Because of its versatile length, it may be tried in a knot for an appealing contemporary look.