Guest Post by Ever Pretty

Attending a formal event can be a stressful endeavor. After all, it’s not everyday that you put on a fancy dress. Once you find the formal dress that works with the dress code and accentuates your features, you can determine the right accessories. After all, accessories like evening shawls, jewelry, and clutches are great options to make the most of your dress. In particular, the following are seven popular accessories for formalwear.

1 – Pearls

Pearls are one of the most classic types of jewelry. They have not lost their allure, and they look amazing with formal dresses. Even better, there are a variety of different types of pearls available to choose from. Many people are wearing longer strands of pearls that draw attention to their bust. This is a great option for halter-top dresses or low cut dresses.

2 – Bracelets

Bracelets also look great with formalwear. In fact, the layered bracelet look can be worn at formal events. However, it is important to wear the right bracelets. They need to be filled with any of the following elements:

•  Gold
• Silver
• Rhinestones
• Diamonds
• Gems

Basically, they should look fancy enough for a formal setting. If you are wearing a strapless dress or a sleeveless dress, this trend will create interest without overpowering your ensemble.

3 – Shawls

Since it can get cold at nighttime events, it might be wise to bring along a shawl. There are several formal shawls that will look great with your dress. In addition to providing extra warmth, this accessory is great if you do not want to show your arms during the event.

4 – Long Necklaces

A long necklace is a great juxtaposition with a strapless dress. This trend was seen on several runway shows and it can easily be worn during your formal event. For the most visually pleasing look, it is best to find a necklace that hangs just past your ribcage.

5 – Bold Earrings

If you are going to pull your hair up for the event, then a bold pair of earrings might be a great option to complete your look. These types of earrings can draw attention to your face and help you stand out in a crowd. There are multiple options for bold earrings including chandelier earrings or large diamond studs.

6 – Clutches

It is hard to attend a formal event without a clutch. This is a must-have accessory for most women. Even more, it is particularly important that the clutch matches the formal dress you are wearing. Otherwise, you will not look as put together during your event.

7 – Gloves

Gloves are fun accessories to wear during formal events. Although most people only wear them at white tie events, it is completely acceptable for gloves to be worn at other occasions. In fact, gloves actually make sense at a winter weather event. They also look appropriate with certain dresses. Even better, they were a popular trend on the runway. Thus, when you wear this accessory, you will be in style.

These seven options are great accessories that might add to your formalwear. In many instances, you can wear more than one of these trends at a time. Try them at your next formal occasion so you look amazing.