re that your bangles are acceptable. You may opt for a simple tennis bracelet or a clean, easy chain. Your best bet is to always check to see what the bride is wearing and dress down accordingly.

Gloves

Some bridesmaids are requested to wear gloves. You generally do not wear gloves a

Accessories can make - or break - an outfit. When you are wearing your bridesmaid dress, this is particularly true. For one, you do not want to draw attention from the bride. For another, you want to maintain a low key, elegant, understated look. Accessories should accent you and your outfit, they should not overpower it.

Necklace

When selecting a necklace for your bridesmaid dress, less is more. Simple chains or strings of pearls work well. A chain or string of small beads with a simple pendant may also work. You have to consider the dress, the style and what the bride is wearing (you don't want to out dress the bride!). Your best bet with necklaces is to stay away from large, chunky jewelry and keep it simple.

Earrings

There was a time when simple, stud earrings were the acceptable ear accessory for bridal jewelry. However, an elegant drop is now entering the race and changing the face of bridal accessories. You can even forgo a necklace if you select a sophisticated drop earring. Just keep it simple and not too large or gaudy.

Bracelet

You have a little more play room with bracelets. Check with the bride first, though, to make sure that your bangles are acceptable. You may opt for a simple tennis bracelet or a clean, easy chain. Your best bet is to always check to see what the bride is wearing and dress down accordingly.

Gloves

Some bridesmaids are requested to wear gloves. You generally do not wear gloves as

hey should not overpower it.

Necklace

When selecting a necklace for your bridesmaid dress, less is more. Simple chains or strings of pearls work well. A chain or string of small beads with a simple pendant may also work. You have to consider the dress, the style and what the bride is wearing (you don't want to out dress the bride!). Your best bet with necklaces is to stay away from large, chunky jewelry and keep it simple.

Earrings

There was a time when simple, stud earrings were the acceptable ear accessory for bridal jewelry. However, an elegant drop is now entering the race and changing the face of bridal accessories. You can even forgo a necklace if you select a sophisticated drop earring. Just keep it simple and not too large or gaudy.

Bracelet

You have a little more play room with bracelets. Check with the bride first, though, to make sure that your bangles are acceptable. You may opt for a simple tennis bracelet or a clean, easy chain. Your best bet is to always check to see what the bride is wearing and dress down accordingly.

Gloves

Some bridesmaids are requested to wear gloves. You generally do not wear gloves a

wearing (you don't want to out dress the bride!). Your best bet with necklaces is to stay away from large, chunky jewelry and keep it simple.

Earrings

There was a time when simple, stud earrings were the acceptable ear accessory for bridal jewelry. However, an elegant drop is now entering the race and changing the face of bridal accessories. You can even forgo a necklace if you select a sophisticated drop earring. Just keep it simple and not too large or gaudy.

Bracelet

You have a little more play room with bracelets. Check with the bride first, though, to make sure that your bangles are acceptable. You may opt for a simple tennis bracelet or a clean, easy chain. Your best bet is to always check to see what the bride is wearing and dress down accordingly.

Gloves

Some bridesmaids are requested to wear gloves. You generally do not wear gloves a

ring the race and changing the face of bridal accessories. You can even forgo a necklace if you select a sophisticated drop earring. Just keep it simple and not too large or gaudy.

Bracelet

You have a little more play room with bracelets. Check with the bride first, though, to make sure that your bangles are acceptable. You may opt for a simple tennis bracelet or a clean, easy chain. Your best bet is to always check to see what the bride is wearing and dress down accordingly.

Gloves

Some bridesmaids are requested to wear gloves. You generally do not wear gloves a

re that your bangles are acceptable. You may opt for a simple tennis bracelet or a clean, easy chain. Your best bet is to always check to see what the bride is wearing and dress down accordingly.

Gloves

Some bridesmaids are requested to wear gloves. You generally do not wear gloves as an accessory unless the bride requests it. Gloves are not an accessory that you use on your own, this is usually an accessory that either all of the bridesmaids wear or none of them wear.

Bags

Again, handbags are another accessory that is generally carried by all of the bridesmaids or none of them. Check with the bride to make sure. The bridesmaid handbags are usually satin or lace, small and more for decoration than utility.

Hair Accessories

Hair accessories come in many different styles and types. You can use hair sticks, barrettes and clips, depending on your hair length and your chosen style.

Hair Sticks

If you have long hair and style it in an updo, you can use decorative hair sticks to hold it in place. Hair sticks are available in a variety of styles and materials from metal to natural wood.

Barrettes

Barrettes are great for long, medium or even short hair. Select barrettes that compliment your dress. You can go a little glitzy here with Swarovski crystals and gold or silver; however, you don't want to go too over the top with the glitz and glamor. This is the bride's day.

Clips

Clips are good for securin