Welcome to party dress season, where the frills are buoyant, the décolletage is aplenty, and the slits are high. And the most classic of frocks, the perennial fail-safe, closet savior? Well, it’s still the LBD, of course. But nobody wants to wear their same-old finery again and again. How to put a festive and elevated spin on the wardrobe staple? Focus on the accents: namely, your bijoux. From starry bedazzled drop earrings to sleek gold-toned rings to statement chokers, there is a cornucopia of jewels ready to adorn (and elevate) any holiday ensemble, all for under $500. Never feel boring again.
The Best Jewelry to Transform Your LBD This Holiday Party Season for Under $500
Put a festive shine into your holiday dress with some bijoux.
Photographed by David Sims, Vogue, September 2014