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Much like selecting the right hair cut for the shape of your face, so too should one select earrings to suit your face. Although big and bold has been the fashion for a while, it may not suit you and can detract rather than enhance the effect you wish to portray.
They are 6 basic face shapes. Round, Oval, Heart-shape, Square, Long and Diamond. Sometimes is can can be difficult to define your own shape but a general guide is to take a photo of your face and draw a circle around it in a marker. This will give you a more object idea of what your face shape is.
Choose earrings to complement you face shape. Take your skin coloring and eye color into account when selecting appropriate earrings. Here is a brief guide in selecting the right earrings for your face shape.
Round faces need lean, long and angular lines like drops and dangling ovals. Avoid small studs and chunky earrings.
Oval faces are classic and can wear almost any shape but avoid very long thin shapes as this could draw your face down.
Heart Shape Faces need earrings that are wider at the bottom such as tear drop styles or triangular shapes. Avoid long tapering shapes.
Square faces look good with round long shapes. Most styles look good but avoid short square and angular styles.
Long and thin faces look best in studs and shorter styles. Three dimensional styles like a chandelier will help to give your face more definition and round it out more.
Diamond Shaped faces can get away with most styles but avoid very long and thin earrings. Studs and hoops look best on this shape.
Whatever shape of face you have, quality designer will have the best and innovative designs to suit your own face structure to perfection.
