Nothing can add a lift to your outfit – or your mood – quite like a beautiful piece of jewellery. To demonstrate, we asked influencer Stephanie Peers to showcase an array of evening dresses with the key jewellery pieces that suit them best...
When it comes to a glamorous night out, only a sweeping ballgown will do. Step forward this Dior dress, which makes the perfect canvas for bright gems.
If you've never considered yourself one for colourful stones, you might be surprised by how an emerald green necklace or earrings can lift your outfit. Try a variety of different shades to discover what suits you and will bring out the best in your colouring.
Gowns with deep V necklines are de rigueur on the black tie scene and make a show-stopping statement. The question is, how to avoid going overboard?
When taking the plunge, it's all about finding the right colour and fabric, as well as hemline, to balance out the revealing neckline. The soft velvet of this Dior dress and the floor-sweeping length create a wonderfully elegant after-dark look.
The off-the-shoulder trend shows no sign of waning this season. Admittedly, a cold shoulder can be challenging to accessorise when there's so much bare skin on show, but with the right jewellery, you can achieve a fashion-forward look that doesn't feel flashy.
To keep the focus on the necklace, avoid going overboard with the rest of your accessories, as well as your beauty look. For a modern and fresh take, keep the overall silhouette in mind. Since there is more skin on show, you want to stick with tousled waves and barely-there make-up. Cocktail party, here you come.