How to Wear Earrings?
Earrings were the first known form of jewelry. Since their early origins, they have evolved significantly—from simple hoop earrings to studs, ear wires, and dangles. You might think it’s a simple accessory, but you still need some knowledge to navigate the nuances of earring fashion. Every woman choosing to complete her outfit with earrings must consider not only the style or type but also the stones and metal used, and often even coordinate with a pendant or necklace.
While many fashion experts recommend choosing earrings with your heart and personal style, it’s worth knowing a few rules to highlight your beauty and personality. It’s a bit like picking eyeglasses: you can choose any you like, but not all will look good on you. Here are a few tips!
Consider the Occasion
For the office, it’s better to go for gemstone earrings—simple studs or hoops. But for a romantic evening date, why not choose something more decorative and eye-catching, like tassels or long earrings with gemstones or semi-precious stones? Just be sure to choose the rest of your jewelry carefully—don’t overdo it with too many ornaments, which can quickly appear tacky.
Let Earrings Reflect Your Personality
It may sound obvious, but it's not always that simple. The jewelry we wear should reflect who we are! Sometimes we trick ourselves into buying something extra for a special occasion that doesn’t suit us at all. How many of us have pieces in our jewelry box we’ve never worn?
If you’re modest, simple studs that don’t draw too much attention might be best. If you prefer a classic style, go for rings, studs, or clasps with pearls or diamonds. If you're creative, you might love modern or long earrings, maybe even with an open hook. And if you’re a romantic? Then you’ll likely feel great in floral designs or hearts.
Check out our amazing collection of gemstone silver earrings. You’ll find beautiful designs with various closures—studs, ear wires, and open hooks—all enriched with gemstones that reflect your personality. You're invited!
Choose Earrings for Your Face Shape
One of the most important factors in choosing flattering earrings is your face shape. Just like with glasses, earrings can make your face look longer, wider, or narrower. The goal is to enhance your beauty, not hide it. Earrings can hide imperfections and highlight certain features.
To emphasize your eyes, try small models like studs. Longer earrings emphasize your jawline. Earrings with gemstones brighten your face.
- Teardrop or chandelier earrings balance triangle-shaped faces (widest at the top, narrow at the chin). Oval faces can wear almost all types of earrings.
- For an oval face, emphasize your elegance with teardrop earrings or long decorative ones. Triangular or bar-shaped earrings highlight your cheekbones.
- People with round faces (widest at the cheeks) should avoid large, round earrings or hoops that emphasize roundness. Choose long, decorative drop earrings instead.
- For long, narrow faces, choose earrings that break the length. Decorative dangles with many stones or small hoops/studs work well to broaden the face visually. Prefer round shapes if choosing long earrings.
- If you have a broad, square jaw, choose round or oval earrings—large hoops work best. Avoid square or diamond-shaped earrings.
- Diamond-shaped faces (wide cheekbones, narrow forehead/chin) benefit from long dangle or curved hoop earrings. Avoid diamond shapes.
Match Earrings to Your Contours
Yes, face contours matter. Ever wonder why your friend looks great in trendy tassels, but they don’t suit you? It’s probably because your face contours differ. It’s mostly about cheekbones. If yours are prominent, like Sharon Stone or Meryl Streep, choose slim, flat earrings—round or thick ones can overpower. With sharper contours (like Madonna or Teri Hatcher), opt for medium-sized earrings. With softer, wider contours, you can go for both medium and bold, heavy earrings.
Coordinate with Skin Tone
Like lipstick or clothes, earrings should complement your skin tone. This mainly applies to the metal. Warm skin tones go best with gold or copper. If you wear blue or pink makeup, silver works better. Generally, gold is recommended for darker skin, and silver suits fair skin.
Match with Hairstyle
The final fashion tip is matching earrings to your hairstyle. This harmony (or lack thereof) can elevate or ruin your whole look.
- Loose hair may hide earrings—studs are fine for a casual look. For a standout effect, choose gemstone earrings or multiple ear piercings.
- With an updo, earrings become visible—long dangles or hoops make a strong impression.
- Short-haired women look fantastic in earrings since nothing blocks the view. Try pairing a blazer with earrings or go for subtle gemstone studs—especially diamonds or crystals.
- Shoulder-length hair pairs well with shoulder-length earrings—try different shapes and colors, but nothing longer than your hair. Avoid long, thin earrings that blend in.
- With a ponytail, the earring choice depends on the ponytail height—high ponytail, go big; low ponytail, opt for studs.
- Curly hair works well with hoops or ear wires. The curves complement curly textures and are practical too.
