Face shape · The 7 shapes
Oblong face shape
Clearly longer than it is wide, with forehead, cheekbones and jaw in line.
A long, elegant face. Horizontal lines and width balance it.
- Frames
- Large frames, square or aviator, with a low bridge and some depth.
- Hair
- A fringe and volume at the sides; better without much volume on top.
- Near the face
- Stud earrings or small hoops; high collars and boat necklines.
Frames you can explore
- Square, acetate
- Aviator
- Round
Light and shadow for your face
Shadow: Shadow along the hairline and at the sides of the chin: it visually shortens the face.
Light: Light in the centre of the forehead, under the eyes, on the bridge of the nose and on the chin.
Always blend: contouring is light and shadow, never lines. Choose a matte shade one or two tones deeper than your skin.
A first, indicative look: a CARO consultation confirms it in person, with real clothes and frames.
The 7 face shapes
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