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 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.
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.
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.