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The right pair of earrings can elevate a look, brighten your complexion, and add a touch of elegance to your outfit. But with so many shapes, lengths and designs to choose from, it can be hard to know which pair will truly flatter you.
One of the simplest style secrets? Select earrings that complement your face shape. Understanding your face shape isn’t about boxing yourself in; it’s about knowing what enhances your natural features, so you feel your best.
Whether you love a bold statement earring or prefer something subtle and chic, the perfect pair is out there. This blog will provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding earrings that complement your features.
Your face shape influences proportion, balance and where the eye naturally travels, so your earrings can either enhance or compete with that.
The goal, of course, is harmony. For example, if your features are soft and rounded, sharper or elongated designs can give structure. If your features are angular, gentle curves can add softness.
Once you identify your face shape, choosing earrings becomes surprisingly intuitive.
Most faces fall into one of the following shapes: round, oval, square, heart or long.
A quick way to determine yours is to look in the mirror with your hair pulled back and pay attention to your forehead, cheekbones and jawline.
Once you know your face shape, choosing earrings that will suit you becomes a whole lot easier.
In this section, we’ll dive into the various face shapes, and we will provide styling tips and tricks for how to enhance your look with your earring selection.
Ideal styles include:
Avoid large circular hoops or wide, round studs as they can emphasise width. Instead, opt for elegant drops or structured shapes that add length and balance. A pair of sleek silver earrings or elongated gold drops can instantly refine and lengthen your silhouette.
If you’ve identified that you have an oval face shape, then you’ve got a lot of styles to choose from, thanks to oval faces being incredibly versatile. This means you can have some fun with almost any earring shape!
Feel free to experiment with:
An oval face doesn’t need to concern itself with balancing out any proportions, allowing you to choose whatever speaks to you and helps to bring some personality to your look.
Focus on earrings that highlight your best features and use your earrings to complement your outfit choice. A bold hoop to soften a tailored blazer and bring some edge, or a sculptural stud for a minimalist look.
If you have a square face, you have a strong and defined jawline. This is an elegant feature that pairs beautifully with earrings that offer movement and softness.
Your earrings should offset angular lines, so avoid anything that’s boxy or square. Curves, loops and soft silhouettes create a feminine balance and help to lift the eye. Pearls also pair beautifully with a square-shaped face, adding a classic softness to more structured features.
As we mentioned earlier, heart-shaped faces are widest at the forehead and narrowest at the chin.
That means your earrings should bring visual balance by adding width lower-down your face.
What you’re trying to do here is look for something that widens towards the jawline and therefore complements your natural face shape. A delicate pair of teardrop earrings is always a timeless choice and looks stunning whether you’re dressed up for dinner, or catching up with friends over brunch.
If your face is longer than it is wide, you can use your earrings to help create balance by adding the illusion of width to your face and reducing vertical emphasis.
Avoid very long or narrow drops as they can further elongate the face. Instead, choose styles that help to bring fullness to your face. A pair of hammered gold hoops or gemstone clusters adds visual interest and helps to soften the length beautifully.
Now that we’ve provided inspiration for the types of earrings that will best suit you depending on your face shape, let’s discuss some other handy styling tips to ensure you are looking your best!
Your earrings don’t just interact with your face; they have an effect on your hairstyle and clothing, too. For example, wearing your hair in an up-do is the perfect way to showcase statement earrings to their full extent.
We particularly love a teardrop or long drop earring here to fill in the exposed space. Meanwhile, those with a chic bob should try hoops or medium-sized designs that can peek through your hair, adding intrigue.
When it comes to your outfit, if you’re wearing a high neckline, choose a sophisticated stud or structured drop earring; meanwhile, open necklines give room for more dramatic or elongated shapes.
Usually, your earrings are the last thing you put on before you go out, it’s the final flourish that helps to tie your whole look together!
It’s a good idea to try earrings on with your hair up, as that allows you to see the full effect of the piece, without your hair getting in the way.
Here at Brenda Muir, we are all about mixing textures and patterns to create an impact. Don’t be afraid to mix metals and textures when it comes to earrings. Remember, modern styling is all about contrast. Related to this point, don’t be afraid of statement pieces!
They can be wonderfully age-defying, and after all, isn’t fashion about having a bit of fun from time to time?
The most important styling tip we can share is to pick the piece that makes you feel the most like you! It’s important when buying anything that it makes you feel confident and good about yourself, so trust your gut!
The beauty of jewellery is its ability to allow you to express your personality. When you choose earrings for your face shape, you’re giving yourself the tools to shine a little brighter.
The right pair can lift your features, elevate your outfit and remind you that great style has no age, only attitude. Pop into Brenda Muir if you’d like to discuss this topic in more detail. We’d be happy to provide our styling expertise!
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