How to Dress up a V-Neck Tee

A v-neck shows confidence in a woman's neckline.

V-neck T-shirts are fabulous essentials in any woman's wardrobe. As encouraged by The Chic Fashionista website, V-necks are flattering tees for everyone. Ladies, own your bargain buys. Whether for a relaxing day in the park, or the companion piece for a cardigan in the workplace, a successful V-neck ensemble transforms a T-shirt into a blouse. Yes, there is a difference.

Things You'll Need

• Oversized white cotton V-neck
• Oversized black cotton V-neck
• Fitted black polyester V-neck
• Tight gray stretch-cotton V-neck
• White, black and pink pearl accessories
• Long metal necklaces in silver, yellow gold and titanium
• Fashion rings (multiple stones and colors)

Instructions

Choose Your Look

1. Determine your best fit by considering upper body shape, chest size and height. For C cups or higher, choose oversized tees. For B cups or lower, choose stretchier and more fitted V-neck tees. (Don't be afraid to try men's V-necks. The fit is sometimes perfect for women!)

2. 

   Chandelier necklaces are perfect compliments for exposed necklines.

   Expand your accessories to include varying necklace types, i.e. long chunky chains, short gaudy necklaces, classy pearls and delicate stone pieces. Also, costume jewelry is a must-have. Fashion rings and giant dark stones add a touch of glam to your ensemble.

3. Match your accessories with your tees. Fitted and tighter V-necks pair best with long chunky chains while loose over-sized V-necks pair best with full or chandelier/bib necklaces. Bib necklaces take the shape of your neckline and fall precisely in line with a V-neck.

4. Add a complementary ring to your look. It may be too much to wear fancy earrings, a chandelier necklace, a sparkling charm bracelet and a ring. Simple is always better, so if you have on a chandelier necklace, simple studs and a ring are enough.

Complete Your Look

1. A simple V-neck can be paired with blue jeans, slacks, skirts and shorts. Cropped pants are great pieces to complete your V-neck look, with simple ballet flats, a pair of pumps, gladiator sandals or a pair of boat shoes. Cowboy and equestrian-style boots come into play with full-length skinny jeans or slacks.

2. For a more elegant occasion, a knee-length or longer skirt (preferably high-waisted) is an exceptional complement for your look.

3. A suede blazer is always a great cover-up. Trench coats and cardigans are also your friends.

References

• The Chic Fashionista: V-neck Sweaters, Tops and T-shirts

Resources

• Gala Darling: How To Make a T-Shirt More Interesting