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High-Neck: Drop Earrings For a gown with a high neckline, Julie Sabatino of The Stylish Bride recommends pulling the hair back and going for a drop earring

Fabrics to Avoid Lightweight jersey, cotton blends, thin casual chiffon, and stretchy knit materials dont meet formal standards

Because the neckline frames the collarbone, a delicate necklace resting at the base of the throat works beautifully, or a guest can leave the neck bare and let earrings draw attention to the framed shoulders

With swirling embroidered sequin designs on the v-neck bodice, this long white formal dress has thin shoulder straps that lead to the sheer panels that beautifully frame the diamond-shaped cut-out design