Earrings for Your Face Shape

We know that earrings can add charm to our plain looking face beside full make up. But how do we know which one to choose from the myriads out there? Today, I would like to share some tips on basic styles that can be worn both day and night, appropriate for occasions and to match our clothing.


How to Choose Earrings?


First, we shall identify your face shape to identify the perfect earring styles to compliment your face. One that will enhance your good features. Taking into consideration the cut and color of your hair, your skin tone, your body size and clothes you are wearing.


Round Shape Face

DO


It is best to choose a lean, long and angular curved lines if your face is round. Not only it elongate, it also add a little angle to your face. Drop earrings in dangles, ovals and oblongs in either square or rectangular also known as angular earrings are very good options. 


DON'T


Avoid small studs, hoops and chunky large earrings.













Oval Shape Face

DO


This face shape can wear almost any earrings available in the market! The key point here is experimenting what looks good on you. Studs made from Diamond, Pearl, Gemstone are perfect.


DON'T


Very long and thin shapes because it will drag your face down.














Heart-Shaped Face

DO


Look for earrings that begins with a point. Something that is wide at the bottom such as teardrops, chandeliers and triangle shapes. Circular and oval earrings might work too for your face shape as long as they do not taper downwards. Pyramid style earrings also does it.


DON'T


Heart shaped and very short earrings accentuate the face shape.












Square Face Shape

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Eva Longoria did it beautifully with a round edge earrings. Alternatively, angular edge helps too by softening this face shape. Hoops and curved edges will add the necessary roundness. While drop earrings, long teardrops or multi-tiered dangling earrings add length to the shape.


DON'T


Harsh and Square shapes are to be avoided.










Long or Thin Face Shape

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Simple studs and chandelier style earrings are advisable here. Circular, triangular with the point up and square earrings help to widen the face shape.


DON'T


Flat or dangling earrings to be avoided.










Diamond Face Shape

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Wear short and wide earrings. A straight line and curves combination will work well for this face shape. Try studs and small drop earrings


DON'T


Long and thin earrings to be avoided.














Triangular Face Shape

DO


Look for earrings that soften the sharp angles on your face. Preferably earrings with curves at the bottom. Large oval or small circular also helps.


DON'T


Any curves at the bottom that comes to a point.