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Whether you’re heart-shaped or round, your earrings might just be the most underrated face-shaping trick you’ve been missing
Earrings are little architects for the face. They don’t just sit pretty or finish off your look—they play it up, subtly defining and adjusting the lines of your face. The right kind, for instance, can change how your jawline looks or balance round cheeks. It’s all about playing with balance, contrast, and a bit of illusion. Consider this a style guide to make sure your earrings serve face.
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Heart Faces: Love at First… Drop
DO: Opt for drop or teardrop earrings. For those with a wider forehead and a narrower chin, your goal may be to soften the sharp point. Drop or teardrop earrings work wonders here, as anything that adds verticality will balance the top-heavy look. Oval-shaped earrings are also a good choice as they soften your features and ensure the top and bottom are symmetrical.
DON’T: Choose studs or small earrings that sit too close to the ears. Such can accentuate the narrowness of the chin. Instead of reinforcing the angles with anything sharp or geometric, go for earrings that bring a little fluidity to the mix.
Square Faces: Soften the Edges
DO: Go for round or oval earrings. Square-shaped faces often have a sharp jawline and an angular forehead, so the goal is to bring in some curves. Hoop earrings will balance things out and make your face look effortlessly sculpted. Moreover, long drops with soft details will add just the right amount of movement. Go for what plays against the angles.
DON’T: Wear angular or square earrings. Anything boxy or geometric would only highlight the angles and compete with your natural features. Opt for softness over structure, as the latter would be an overabundance.
Round Faces: Sharpen Up
DO: Wear long, geometric earrings. The secret to making a soft, round, and youthful face look snatched is to go angular. Think drop earrings, structured lines, and geometric shapes. When it comes to earrings, think sleek, think sharp, think long! It could be contour, but make it jewelry.
DON’T: Go for round earrings. Skip anything that matches the shape of your face—and that includes round earrings. This is because round designs add more width to the face that likely already has it. Your goal should be to draw the eye downward.
Diamond Faces: The Balance Game
DO: Try elongated earrings like drops or teardrops. For those with diamond face shapes, your cheekbones are one of your most flattering features. Elongated drops will perfectly complement and highlight those sculpted cheekbones while keeping the rest of your face balanced.
DON’T: Choose heavy or large earrings. Keep it light, and avoid anything too heavy near the ears as they can look top-heavy. Sculpted features are already in the bag, so no need to overdo it. Keep things sleek and minimal.
Oval Faces: Anything Goes
DO: Wear medium-sized earrings. Oval faces hit the earring jackpot—meaning most styles are easy to pull off. However, it’s best to keep things in proportion, too. Medium-sized earrings work well here, giving just enough contrast. Anything too large can overpower your features.
DON’T: Go for tiny studs or overly delicate earrings. No matter how pretty, they can be underwhelming, and tend to get lost on an oval-shaped face. It’s great to ensure your earrings have enough presence to complement your balanced proportions.
Rectangle Faces: Curve It Up
DO: Go for rounded or hoop earrings. Rectangle faces have the angles of the square, but they also bring the length, so it’s all about breaking up the sharp lines and bringing some width. Rounded shapes, like oval or hoop earrings, as well as medium-sized studs and clustered earrings add curves where they’re needed.
DON’T: Wear long, sharp, or rectangular designs. The last thing you’d want is to add more angles to your angles. Get rid of the geometric shapes and opt for more fluid and rounder pieces that bring balance without dragging things out.
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