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Square faces

A broad forehead and a strong, angular jaw. 8 face guides on EveryFaceShape so far.

A square face has a broad forehead, wide cheekbones and a strong jaw with clear corners, all of similar width. Stylists who want to soften the angles suggest round or oval frames and rounded beard lines; those who like the structure keep lines crisp. A strong jaw is often admired, but it is simply one of many ways faces are built.

Softening

Round and oval frames, including round wire frames and Windsor-style glasses, contrast with the angles. Rimless frames let the face speak for itself. Barbers may round off a beard at the chin, or suggest a goatee or a Van Dyke that adds a point. Softly curved brows and blush on the cheekbones also soften the outline.

Echoing

Those who like the angles keep a short boxed beard with a sharp neckline and cheek line, or heavy stubble that shows the jaw. Browline and rectangular frames echo the shape. Makeup artists can contour along the jaw corners if wanted, but many leave a square jaw as it is.

Famous square faces face guides

Windsor glassesRound wire frames for angular facesRimless eyeglassesLight frames that recedeAviator sunglassesTeardrop curves soften a square jawGoateeAdds a point to a broad chinDesigner stubbleShows a strong jaw

Further reading

KindFace shapeEyesNoseLipsBrowsJaw and cheeksHairlineSkinBeardMoustacheFrameAdornmentMakeupMarking
OriginInherited featuresGrown and groomedWornAppliedMarkedChanges with age
OrderBest knownA to ZOldest firstNewest first
🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreWayfarer A trapezoidal eyewear frame designed in 1952 and revived multiple times through film placements.Frame · Oval faces · 1952 Half-rim glasses WorldHalf-rim glasses Eyewear with a top frame and exposed bottom lenses held by wire.Frame · Oval faces Round glasses WorldRound glasses Circular eyewear frames that soften angular facial features.Frame · Square faces Oversized sunglasses WorldOversized sunglasses Large-lens eyewear for sun protection and bold style.Frame · Oval faces · 1970

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