Choosing the Perfect Necklace Length for Your Face
You probably have a go-to necklace length and style that you love. But, have you ever thought about whether or not those necklaces are complimenting your face shape? If you're like me you're more concerned with making sure it works well with your clothing choice as opposed to your face shape. Wearing necklace styles that suit you best can help in ways you probably haven't considered such as elongating/shortening your face and neck. Learn about the various necklace lengths and then scroll to your face shape to find out your best look.
Necklace Lengths Guide
| Style | Length | Fit |
| Collar | 14" | Tightly around the neck |
| Choker | 16" | At the base of the throat |
| Princess | 18" | Lays on the collarbone |
| Matinee | 20-24" | Between the collarbone and bust |
| Opera | 28-36" | On the bust/right below the bust |
| Rope | 36-42" | Wrapped to fall on the bust or just below |
Face Shape - Necklaces that Compliment
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Oval
The most versatile shape for wearing jewelry, including necklaces. Since nearly all necklace lengths work well with oval faces, necklace lengths chosen should compliment the neckline worn.
Round
In order to lengthen the neck and create angles, any necklace length shorter than a matinee should be avoided entirely. These will make your throat look wider and your neck shorter. Longer necklaces are the way to go and pendant styles are even better. Pendant styles help create a triangular look to lengthen and add angles to your face.
Rectangular/Oblong
Your goal with this face shape is to shorten the appearance and create a more oval shape. In order to achieve that, shorter necklaces work best. Anything from collar to princess (12"-16") is ideal. Since horizontal looks are best for this face shape, large pendant necklaces are best avoided.
Square
In order to soften the jaw line and elongate the face, length is imperative. Longer necklaces, matinee and opera lengths, work best with this shape and soft lines, necklaces that naturally fall into a soft U, work even better. Plain pendant styles won't work well because of the triangular appearance it creates.
Heart
Short, curvy necklaces work best for this face shape in order to length the jaw and reduce the sharpness of the chin. Collar, choker, and princess styles are ideal and necklace styles that create a fullness at the throat will help to really compliment this face shape.
Diamond
Like those with an oval face shape, any length necklace will work with this shape. The important thing to keep in mind is to compliment the neckline worn and choose necklaces that are proportional to your body.
While these styles are suggestions to compliment your necklace and face shape, at the end of the day you need to be comfortable and confident with your jewelry choices. If you are in love with a piece and it makes you feel good, wear it!
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