When you
are faced with the selection of earrings at a craft show or jewelry counter how
do you know where to begin? Start with thinking about your face shape. If you
don’t know your face shape, stand in front of a mirror and trace the outline of
your face on the mirror with a sliver from a bar soap. Once you finish the
tracing, step away and look at the shape that is on the mirror. That is your
face shape. Oh yeah, now you have to clean the mirror too!If your face is
round, that means it is as wide as it is long and so you want earrings that add
some angles and length to your face. A long narrow earring with something at
the bottom to draw the eye downward is a great choice. Oblong, rectangular or
square earrings are also good options. Avoid earrings that are circular in
nature. Leave the button and tiny studs for your friends with a square or
angular face.
If your face is oval (probably the
most common face shape) that means it has width at the cheek bones and tapers
smoothly in either direction, with a chin slightly slimmer than the forehead.
This shape can handle most styles of earrings, but don’t select incredibly long
shapes as that will drag your face down. Try classic studs, button earrings, or
go wild with more elaborate, dazzling looks with lots of movement.
If your
face is heart shaped, that means it you have a wide forehead, stunning
cheekbones and a tiny, cherubic chin. You require earrings that mimic
your face's shape, but upside down. Look for earrings that have
a tapered point ant the top, this shape can be found in chandelier and teardrop
earrings, as well as triangular earrings. The tapered point at the top
can give the illusion to broaden the chin and narrow the forehead.
Circular and oval earrings will work with your face shape as well as long
as they don't taper as they descend. Avoid earrings that mirror your face
shape such as those that come to a point at the bottom.
If your
face is square or angular, that means you have a strong, square jaw
line and an angular forehead that are close to the same width. You need
earrings that will soften your features. Look for a pair that will soften your
features. Start with hoops and curved edges that will add the necessary
roundness. Drop earrings, tear drops or multi-tiered dangling earrings will
give a square shape some length. If your face is rectangular then it is best to
avoid much length and instead try wider, circular shapes or thicker earrings
that give your long face some width. Avoid square, rectangular or
harshly angled earrings that echo your face shape. As long as you avoid harsh
angles and square shapes, you can wear just about anything in the earring
category.
Posted by
J. Beads www.jbeads.net
