Accessorizing A Navy Blue Cocktail Dress

Anyone can look stunning in a navy blue cocktail dress. It has enough color to let you stand out and subtle elegance that would let you look like you belong, whatever the occasion or location. And with some accent pieces and the right shoes, your dress – and you—will look even more beautiful.

Color

Navy blue can work well with most colors. Contrary to popular belief, it is not always a good idea to choose accessories with colors that are the same as your dress. You can try a monochromatic look if you want to play it safe, as it can make your look more cohesive.

If you want to look bold, Google the “color wheel” and check the colors right next to your color (in this case, blue to darker blue and go for those colors. You cannot go wrong with black. But, the best accessories for a navy blue cocktail dress are silver and gold.

Jazzing It Up Jewelry

Here’s one thing you should remember when choosing jewelry to go with your dress: More is NEVER better  at least when it comes to accessorizing cocktail dresses. Consider using one bold accessory. For example, if you already have a dramatic necklace, you can forget about wearing a bracelet, although if you want to showcase a particularly elegant bracelet, you can do so, so long as the design is very simple.

Now, choosing earrings can be a bit tricky. You need to consider your dress, your hairstyle and the shape of your face. Consider the usual guidelines for facial types and hairstyles. Note that long and chandelier earrings would look gorgeous if you are wearing your hair up. Otherwise, avoid them. It would be a better idea to go for low-key earrings too if your dress is already embellished, or if it comes with a lot of ruffles and details.

The Right Shoes for a Navy Blue Cocktail Dress

A lot of experts agree that sparkly numbers would be best for navy blue dresses, especially if they are to be worn in the evening. Gold and silver are the best options and would complement the dress’ subtle elegance. But, if the event would be held during daytime, ivory or silver would look great as those colors are neutral and would go well with the lighting, and the atmosphere.

Ivory would give you a classic, very well put-together look while silver would make you shine. Most types of shoes, so long as they have heels, would look great; you need heels for the cocktail dress, as they would enhance the shape of your legs, make them seem longer and also give you a better silhouette. Pumps or strappy shoes are excellent options.

Perfecting Your look with a Purse

You cannot go to a party without your trusty purse, not to accessorize your outfit but also to hold your stay pretty kit such as a lipstick, and a tissue or your mobile phone. When choosing a purse, keep the other accessories in mind. If you are wearing a lot of gemstones, a sleek black purse would go well with your getup.

Avoid purses with straps if you intend to look ultra-classy; go for a clutch purse instead. It is easy enough to choose accessories for a navy blue cocktail dress. Keep the remove tips in mind. 

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