The Inverted Triangle face shape is characterized by a wider forehead compared to the width of the jaw that tapers down to a more angular and thinner chin. The width of the forehead often contrasts with the narrowness of the chin, creating a shape that resembles an inverted triangle. This shape tends to slim the cheeks, which may appear slightly sunken.
The inverted triangle face’s forehead width is greater than the cheekbone width, which is greater than the jawline width, while the face narrows down to an angular chin, and you can easily see if you have an inverted triangle face shape by measuring your face. Ask someone to take a photo of you at about 1 metre away and don’t tilt your head. When you have your photo taken, find out your forehead width by measuring the distance of the widest part of your forehead from hairline to hairline above eyebrows (as seen in our image). more
The inverted triangle face’s forehead width is greater than the cheekbone width, which is greater than the jawline width, while the face narrows down to an angular chin, and you can easily see if you have an inverted triangle face shape by measuring your face. Ask someone to take a photo of you at about 1 metre away and don’t tilt your head. When you have your photo taken, find out your forehead width by measuring the distance of the widest part of your forehead from hairline to hairline above eyebrows (as seen in our image). more
After that, discover your cheekbone width by measuring the distance from cheekbone to cheekbone at the widest part of your middle face just below your eyes. Finally, find out your jawline width by measuring the distance of the widest part of your jaw below your nose. If your forehead width is greater than your cheekbone width, which is greater than your jawline width, and your face narrows down to an angular chin, you likely have an inverted triangle face shape. In our image, you can see an inverted triangle face shape whose measurements are the following: Forehead Width (5.5 cm) > Cheekbone Width (5.4 cm) > Jawline Width (4.7 cm).
Below you can find some important tips regarding hairstyles, jewellery, and glasses to best enhance this face shape.
Below you can find some important tips regarding hairstyles, jewellery, and glasses to best enhance this face shape.
Since the inverted triangle face shape is slightly longer than it is wide, and the forehead narrows down to an angular chin, we should work horizontally, creating volume at the thinnest part of the face, namely the lower half. The upper half of the face is ideal for subtle side-swept bangs or fringe, creating the illusion of a smaller forehead and a more oval shape and drawing attention downward at the same time. The lower half can be enhanced by side-swept layered haircuts because they help balance the forehead and add volume to the sides.
Curly, wavy, and even slightly messy hairstyles work well adding volume to the sides of the face to create balance and soften the angular features. Another tip to make the lower half of your face appear wider is to lighten the ends of your hair slightly (light colours make the face appear wider). more
Curly, wavy, and even slightly messy hairstyles work well adding volume to the sides of the face to create balance and soften the angular features. Another tip to make the lower half of your face appear wider is to lighten the ends of your hair slightly (light colours make the face appear wider). more
Both the chin-length bob (straight or wavy) that hits around the jawline and helps create width and soften the angular chin, and the shoulder-length bob (straight or wavy) that hits at the shoulders and fills in the space between the chin and shoulders, are perfect for the inverted triangle face shape. A chunky bob haircut with many layers that hits a bit below the chin is an additional great choice for this face shape.
As for the updos, low and side hairstyles are very beautiful, whether in a ponytail, a braid, or even a side-swept chignon. These hairstyles that sit low and to one side look very romantic and can soften the angular features of the inverted triangle face shape. You can pair them with a soft side-swept fringe or parted curtain bangs to soften the upper face and add elegance. The half-up, half-down hairstyles with a diagonal side-parting look very good, as they balance the wide forehead, providing an extra-sleek half-up, and the narrow chin with a wavy half-down.
Avoid the blunt, heavy bangs straight across as they can make the forehead appear even wider, and opt instead for broken ends, which add softness by texturizing. At the same time, avoid the slicked-back hairstyles (ponytails and buns), as pulling all the hair back can emphasize the forehead and chin, and short and voluminous styles that can make the face look top-heavy.
As for the updos, low and side hairstyles are very beautiful, whether in a ponytail, a braid, or even a side-swept chignon. These hairstyles that sit low and to one side look very romantic and can soften the angular features of the inverted triangle face shape. You can pair them with a soft side-swept fringe or parted curtain bangs to soften the upper face and add elegance. The half-up, half-down hairstyles with a diagonal side-parting look very good, as they balance the wide forehead, providing an extra-sleek half-up, and the narrow chin with a wavy half-down.
Avoid the blunt, heavy bangs straight across as they can make the forehead appear even wider, and opt instead for broken ends, which add softness by texturizing. At the same time, avoid the slicked-back hairstyles (ponytails and buns), as pulling all the hair back can emphasize the forehead and chin, and short and voluminous styles that can make the face look top-heavy.
The ideal earrings for the inverted triangle face shape are those that contrast with the inverted triangle shape, such as chandelier, tassel or water drop earrings as they have the reversed shape of the face and add volume to the cheeks and chin, where the face tends to narrow. If you like studs, choose smaller ones, as those that are big and wide will add volume to the cheeks, which is not necessary. Look for shapes that widen as they drop, and avoid those that are too narrow at the chin, as they will not add balance to your face shape. Large and round hoops that add width to your jawline are also a great option.
As the inverted triangle face shape is very sharp at the chin, choose earrings that have softer lines and shapes (round, water drop, more
As the inverted triangle face shape is very sharp at the chin, choose earrings that have softer lines and shapes (round, water drop, more
flowers, leaves) rather than sharp or angular ones (triangle, square).
The necklaces that are most suitable for the inverted triangle face shape are those that are shorter (choker and princess necklace styles), because they will add fulness to your neck and reduce chin sharpness. Long necklaces should be avoided, because their shape will emphasize even more your narrow chin.
The necklaces that are most suitable for the inverted triangle face shape are those that are shorter (choker and princess necklace styles), because they will add fulness to your neck and reduce chin sharpness. Long necklaces should be avoided, because their shape will emphasize even more your narrow chin.
The inverted triangle face shape looks good with most (sun)glasses, but aviator models (including water drop aviator and butterfly aviator) that balance the broader forehead of this face shape work especially well. These slightly rounded styles bring softness to the angular features of the face and turn something classic into a touch of attitude. The (sun)glasses with round or oval frames are also flattering because they contrast with the angles of the upper face, and their curved shapes help to soften the pointed chin.
Cat-Eye frames work beautifully with the inverted triangle face shape, drawing the attention upward and lifting the face. The bottom-heavy frames of (sun)glasses that are wider and bolder on the lower half, such as reverse half rim, bring proportion to the face and help balance the narrow chin. more
Because of the broad part, the inverted triangle face shape can easily accommodate many frames, but avoid overly embellished tops and very wide top-heavy frames that will exaggerate the width of the forehead and make the face appear top-heavy.
Cat-Eye frames work beautifully with the inverted triangle face shape, drawing the attention upward and lifting the face. The bottom-heavy frames of (sun)glasses that are wider and bolder on the lower half, such as reverse half rim, bring proportion to the face and help balance the narrow chin. more
Because of the broad part, the inverted triangle face shape can easily accommodate many frames, but avoid overly embellished tops and very wide top-heavy frames that will exaggerate the width of the forehead and make the face appear top-heavy.