Earrings Understanding Your Face Shape

To determine your shape, pull your hair back and look directly into a mirror. You can trace your face’s outline with a lipstick or dry-erase marker, or simply observe the proportions of your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline:

• Round: Width and length are similar; soft curves at the jaw and cheeks - Long drops, linear, or rectangular shape earrings work best.

• Oval: Slightly longer than wide; balanced proportions with a softly rounded jaw - Almost everything (studs, hoops, drops)

• Square: Broad forehead and strong, defined, angular jawline - Hoops, oval drops, curved silhouettes

• Heart: Broad forehead that tapers down to a narrow or pointed chin - Teardrop, chandelier, or bottom-heavy designs

• Rectangle (Oblong): Longer than it is wide; often with a firm, straight jawline - Large hoops, clustered studs, wide designs

• Diamond: Narrow at the forehead and jaw; high, prominent cheekbones are the widest point - Studs, small hoops, chandelier styles