Your jewelry box has necklaces. Your ears have earrings. Your fingers have rings. So why leave your lingerie drawer out of the fun? 

Lingerie with jewelry is the perfect excuse to add a hint of glamour to your favorite looks – and we're not talking about simply throwing on your everyday necklace. Think jewel charms that catch the light, jewelry pasties that steal the spotlight, and shoulder accessories that say, “Yes, I accessorized my lingerie, too.” 

Whether you're a keep-it-simple kind of girl or firmly believe there’s no such thing as too much sparkle, a few well-placed details can take your lingerie look from pretty to oh, hello.

What Does “Lingerie With Jewelry” Actually Mean?

There’s no single way to wear lingerie with jewelry – and that's what makes it so much fun. The trend can be as understated or attention-grabbing as you want, depending on the mood you're trying to create.

Think of it as a way to make your lingerie feel:

• More polished: Jewelry-inspired details can make a simple lingerie look more luxurious and elevated.
• More personal: Unexpected lingerie accessories let you bring your own personality into the look.
• More expressive: Whether you prefer delicate embellishments or bold statements, your accessories can help set the tone.

Ready to build your look? Begin with your foundation: the lingerie itself.

Start With the Lingerie: Let the Details Set the Mood

Before reaching for the accessories, choose your lingerie base. The fabric, color, and silhouette can all help set the tone for your entire lingerie with jewelry look.

Think of your lingerie as the backdrop and your accessories as the finishing touches: 

• Lace: Pair with delicate jewel details for a romantic, feminine feel.
• Sheer fabrics: Let eye-catching accessories become the focal point.
• Simple silhouettes: Give statement jewelry and accessories room to shine.
• Rich colors: Deep shades like plum and midnight navy create a gorgeous backdrop for jewel-inspired details.

Once you've chosen your base, you've already established the mood. Now you can have some fun deciding how you want to accessorize it.

3 Ways to Add Jewelry to Your Lingerie Look

Jewel Charms: A Little Sparkle Goes a Long Way

Jewel charms are proof that you don't need a lot to make an impression. Small, unique, and effortlessly pretty, they're an easy way to start experimenting with the lingerie-with-jewelry trend. 

A few well-placed jewel charms can do a lot of heavy lifting, including: 

• Reflect the light: Jewel accents add a little glimmer with every movement.
• Add a luxe touch: Small details can make lingerie feel instantly more polished.
• Keep things understated: You get the jewelry-inspired look without piling on tons of accessories.

Mentionables' After Dark collection makes this especially easy, with jewel details incorporated directly into the lingerie.

MENTIONABLES PROTIP: Let the jewel charms be the focus and keep the rest of your accessories simple. One or two intentional extras can be all you need.

Jewelry Pasties: Make Your Accessories the Statement

Sometimes, the accessory deserves to be the star. Jewelry pasties are the bolder, more playful way to try lingerie with jewelry, especially when you want your accessories to be the focal point.

Jewelry pasties can:

• Transform a simple look: Give understated lingerie an unexpected focal point.
• Take center stage: Let them be the main event and keep everything else minimal.
• Go full glam: Layer them with additional jewelry and accessories when you're ready to turn things up.

MENTIONABLES PROTIP: If you're trying jewelry pasties for the first time, pair them with your favorite lingerie set. A familiar base can make experimenting with something new feel much more comfortable.

Layer It Up: Try Body Jewelry Over Your Lingerie 

Why stop at one layer? Body jewelry is an easy way to bring lingerie with jewelry to life by adding delicate chains, shoulder necklaces, or waist chains over your lingerie.

Try some of these different styles to see what works with your favorite pieces:

• Shoulder necklaces: Drape delicate chains across the shoulders and collarbone to frame your neckline.
• Body chains: Add visual interest to a simple bralette, bodysuit, or sheer set with chains that follow your body's curves.
• Back chains: Add an unexpected detail from behind, especially when paired with an open-back or low-back lingerie style. 
• Waist chains: Draw attention to your waist by layering a delicate chain over your lingerie.
• Layered designs: Mix different lengths and placements for a more editorial, dressed-up effect.

MENTIONABLES PROTIP: Use body jewelry to highlight your favorite features – a shoulder necklace can draw attention to your collarbone, while a waist chain can emphasize your silhouette.

When to Wear Lingerie With Jewelry

Here's the thing about lingerie with jewelry: you don't need a reason to wear it. 

The fun is in making an ordinary moment feel a little less ordinary.

Lingerie with jewelry is perfect for when you're craving: 

• A date-night upgrade: Staying in? Turn your usual pajamas-and-takeout routine into something that feels a little more intentional.
• A confidence boost: Sometimes getting dressed up is less about who will see you and more about how you feel when you look in the mirror.
• A little celebration: Honeymoon, anniversary, birthday, Valentine's Day – or simply making it through another week. All valid reasons.
• Something new: Trying a different lingerie style or accessory can be a fun way to step outside your usual routine.
• A camera-ready moment: Jewel details and statement accessories can bring extra dimension to a boudoir photo shoot.
• A getaway mood: Pack a look that feels different from what you normally wear at home and let vacation be your excuse to play.
• No reason at all: Because waiting for a special occasion is overrated.

Think of it less as dressing for an event and more as setting a mood; a little thoughtfulness in what you wear can make an ordinary evening feel surprisingly special.

Lingerie With Jewelry FAQ 

Q: What jewelry looks best with lingerie?

A: Delicate jewelry pairs beautifully with lace and minimalist lingerie, while jewel-inspired details and statement pieces can elevate bolder looks. 

Q: How do you accessorize lingerie without overdoing it?

A: Choose one focal point and let the rest of your accessories complement it. If your lingerie is already detailed, keep your jewelry simple. 

Q: What are jewelry pasties?

A: Jewelry pasties are decorative pasties featuring sparkling jewels, rhinestones, or other eye-catching details. Pair them with lingerie for a glamorous, statement-making look. 

Q: How can I make a simple lingerie set look more glamorous?

A: Add a statement piece like jewel charms, jewelry pasties, or a shoulder jewelry set to elevate a simple lingerie look instantly. 

Q: Can you wear regular jewelry with lingerie?

A: Absolutely! Everyday jewelry can work beautifully, but lingerie-specific accessories can create a more cohesive, intentional look. 

Ready to Add a Little Sparkle?

Who says your jewelry drawer should get all the attention? 

From subtle jewel charms to statement-making pasties and a shoulder chain that knows how to make an entrance, adding a little sparkle can turn your lingerie look into something seriously special. Lingerie with jewelry is all about having fun with your style, experimenting with something new, and choosing the details that make you feel your absolute best.

Ready to accessorize? Explore Mentionables’ After Dark collection, where rich plum and midnight navy lingerie meets gorgeous jewelry accents. Look for jewel charms worked right into select lingerie pieces, sparkling pasties for a little extra drama, and a body chain that takes accessorizing to the next level.

Whether you’re a minimalist or a more-is-more kind of girl, there’s no wrong way to style lingerie with jewelry. 

So, which would you try first: a body chain, jewelry pasties, or jewel-accented lingerie? Tell us your pick in the comments!