Choosing earrings that complement your face shape can enhance your natural features. Here’s a guide to help you find the best styles based on common face shapes:
1. Round Face
Goal: Add length and reduce width.
Best earrings:
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Drop earrings and dangles (especially long, vertical lines)
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Teardrop shapes
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Geometric or angular designs
Avoid: Large circular hoops, button earrings, or studs that emphasize roundness.
2. Oval Face
Goal: This shape is balanced, so most styles work well.
Best earrings:
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Hoops
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Teardrops
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Studs
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Chandeliers
Avoid: Very long earrings that elongate the face too much.
3. Square Face
Goal: Soften strong jawlines with curves.
Best earrings:
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Hoops (especially medium to large sizes)
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Oval or circular dangles
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Curved shapes, swirls, and loops
Avoid: Square or angular earrings that mimic the face shape.
4. Heart-Shaped Face
Goal: Balance a wider forehead and narrow chin.
Best earrings:
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Teardrops
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Chandeliers
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Curved shapes that widen at the bottom
Avoid: Inverted triangles or earrings that are wider at the top.
5. Long (Oblong or Rectangular) Face
Goal: Add width and reduce vertical length.
Best earrings:
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Studs
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Cluster earrings
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Short dangly earrings
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Hoops (especially wide ones)
Avoid: Long, narrow dangles that exaggerate the length.
6. Diamond Face
Goal: Balance wide cheekbones with a narrow forehead and chin.
Best earrings:
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Studs
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Small drops
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Chandeliers (especially ones that are wider at the bottom)
Avoid: Earrings that are too long or angular.