Who Suits Long Earrings? How to Match Drops to Your Neckline and Collar

Who suits long earrings? Lots of people, because what matters most is how much space there is between your ear and your collar.

With some room there, long drop earrings can swing and draw a nice line. Your outfit does the rest, and the small table below helps with that. For an overview of what types of earrings there are, see our guide. And if a pair has been on your mind for a while, try it on an evening when you feel like wearing a bit more anyway.

Pairing long earrings: which neckline goes with what?

Neckline	What looks good	Why
V-neck	Slim, longer drops	The line of the neckline carries on at the ear.
Crew neck	Drops with a shape, like a heart or a circle	The round edge frames the motif.
Open shirt collar	A slim bar with a small motif	It sits in the open space between ear and collar.
Turtleneck	A shorter, fine shape	It stays light above the fabric.
Off-the-shoulder	Longer drops with movement	The open space gives them all the room.

Keep the table in mind when you are holding two tops up to the mirror in the evening.

What does a long earring add?

Movement: a long earring swings when you turn to listen to someone at the table.

Line: it draws a vertical line down from the ear that gives a simple outfit quiet structure.

Light: it brings light close to your face, especially by candlelight or in the evening sun on the balcony.

Which long earrings suit your day?

Esme draws a slim line: two elongated links, one hanging from the other, with a fine row of pavé. She suits a V-neck and dinner in a blouse and jeans, when nothing else needs adding. There is more about her in our article on drop earrings with cubic zirconia.

Rosa hangs a heart with a textured surface from a slim bar. The long bar gives the pair length and keeps it light. With a scoop neck or a shirt open at the collar, on a Thursday night in a small wine bar.

Iris is an open round charm with two eyes, hanging from a small hoop and moving with every step. Because the circle stays open, the eyes seem to float. An afternoon at a gallery, a plain neckline, and that is all she needs.

Does a necklace go with long earrings?

Yes: a fine chain or none at all, so the eye stays on the earrings. On mornings when you would rather not decide, that is the easiest answer.

Prefer something shorter?

For shapes that stay closer to the ear, read on at who suits hoop earrings. For more ideas on pairing jewelry, see our overview. You might end up with one pair for every day and one for the evening.

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Common questions

Can I wear long earrings to the office?

Yes. Slim shapes with a clean line go well with a shirt and blazer and move quietly with you.

Which neckline suits long earrings?

V-necks, crew necks and open collars give them room. With a high collar, a shorter, fine shape often looks lighter.

Should I wear a necklace with long earrings?

A fine chain goes well with them. That way the eye stays on the earrings.