You’re getting ready for work or an evening on the town, and what’s usually going on last? Earrings. Seemingly quick and easy choice, did you know that earrings are much more than a complement to your outfit? They can be your most powerful tool when it comes to lending balance and harmony to your facial features. Depending on their style and the shape of your face, earrings can visibly elongate, widen, soften, and enhance angularity. So, the next time you’re about to throw on any old pair, think of your earrings as a tool. Use them to your advantage to draw attention to your most flattering features. 

If your face is: Round  

This facial shape has few, if any, sharp angles or lines, because it closest to, well, a circle; therefore, you want an earring that creates the illusion of length and reduces the appearance of width. The best earring to accomplish this will be a longer, dangling earring. Avoid anything circular, such as large hoops, as they only mirror a circular face. Think of a stud in the same way; these offer very little contrast to round cheeks and are really only smaller imitations of the face shape.  

If your face is: Oval  

This is considered the most versatile face shape and can wear nearly any earring style without the fear of it being too understated or drawing negative attention. Slightly longer than a round face, there is an even distribution to the oval. Go crazy with your options: hoops, studs, and chandeliers will not widen your face, but enhance your features. A triangle-shaped earring or wide hoop will draw only the best attention to your high cheekbones. Fearlessly opt for bold designs without worry that they will overpower your appearance. 

If your face is: Heart-Shaped  

Think of a circle with a little angularity towards the bottom, i.e. a broader forehead and a narrow chin. Your earring choice should be something wider or heavier at the bottom to create harmony among the two. The teardrop style beautifully serves to balance proportions and soften sharpness. While something triangular is great for drawing the gaze up, avoid an inverted triangle style, as it can exaggerate a narrower jawline. 

If your face is: Inverted Triangle  

If you have a wider forehead but more angularity in your jawline than the slight curve of the heart-shaped, they call your face shape the inverted triangle. Similar to the heart, you will want to draw the eye up or away; achieve this with a dangly style or earrings with a wider bottom. Curved and soft-edged earrings, think round studs or oval hoops, can smooth angularity and restore visual balance. 

If your face is: Square 

Think equilateral: an evenly wide forehead, broad cheeks, and strong jawline define this one. You will want to choose an earring that softens the edges, something round or curved: hoops are a safe bet. Add length to your face with a longer drop earring and avoid anything square or pointy that only emphasize sharp facial lines. 

If Your Face is: Diamond 

A mix of triangle and square, this shape is widest at the cheekbones and tapers at the forehead and chin. Opt for earrings that draw attention away from the cheekbone and soften sharp angles: teardrop, chandelier, or bell-shaped help balance the contours. Avoid overly angular designs that compete with your face’s natural symmetry and choose a hoop to complement. 

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