Choosing hoop earrings that complement your face shape is important for many reasons, it can help balance the proportions of your face, while the right earrings can draw attention to your best features. Earrings and fashion in general is a form of expression, choosing ones that complement your face shape allows you to express your style while also flattering your appearance. Earrings are always the finishing touch to an outfit, the right pair can enhance your overall look, making it more cohesive and polished.
Round Faces: Recommended hoop styles to elongate the face
Thin, smaller hoops (30mm or less) are the most flattering on wider faces, this gives a good contrast to the face shape. For rounder faces, the goal is to add length and definition to balance the natural curves. If you were to opt for a wider hoop, it may emphasise the roundness of the face, choosing an oval or elongated hoop will generally be more flattering to your face shape.
These tapering vintage earrings are ideal to compliment a more rounded face, each earring features a single diamond to the design to add a touch of sparkle. Each earring is further ornamented with horizontal groove designs, emanating the tapering hoop style setting.
Oval Faces: Versatile hoop styles that suit this face shape
The characteristics of an oval-shaped face are comparable to those of a round face, except they are narrower and longer. Additionally, the forehead is slightly wider than the chin. Smaller, thicker hoops that contrast with your face’s length, such as those with a 25mm diameter and 3mm width, give narrow faces more length and flatter your face shape more.
You could opt for a plain simple hoop crafted in gold with minimal detail or go bling and opt for a pair of diamond and gemstone earrings. This vintage pair are far from plain and each earring is embellished with not only 2 sapphires, two rubies and an emerald BUT a further forty-eight diamonds!! These vintage earrings will certainly get some attention.
Square Faces: Hoops that soften angular features
Those with square faces have a forehead and jawline that are about the same width and should choose earrings with a gentler touch because of this. Square features also look great with large hoops earrings that fall below the jawline because they soften the sharpest point of the face.
If you are going to go large you can also go wild with diamonds and these 1920s diamond earrings although crafted in platinum and not gold, they are certainly not to be overlooked with each earring ornamented with an array diamonds, graduating in size.
Heart-Shaped Faces: Hoops that balance the face’s proportions
Heart shaped faces are arguably the most suited to a classic gold hoop. With a forehead wider that the jawline, thicker hoops will help balance out the angle of your chin. You can go any length of hoop as heart-shaped faces benefit from any round earring. Adding softness and luxury, why not opt for a vintage 1980s yellow gold hoop earring to create that classic look.
While different earrings may suit certain face shapes better, you can’t help if you’re drawn to particular pieces, especially when it comes to a classic gold hoop, and this shouldn’t be a limiting factor. Other accessories and colours can always be played around with to best balance out your features. However, use this guide for tips when looking out for your next perfect pair of gold hoop earrings.
