Shape guide
Square
Strong jaw, clear angles
Square proportions combine a relatively broad jaw with forehead and cheek widths that stay close together. The jaw angle is more defined, so softer styling lines often create balance.
Illustrative outline
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Measurement signature
What tends to drive this reading.
Jaw width is high relative to cheeks; forehead and jaw are close; jaw angle is stronger.
Visible traits
- Jawline has visible corners
- Forehead, cheeks and jaw are similar in width
- The face can look compact rather than long
Hair direction
- Soft waves or layered texture around the jaw
- Side parts and asymmetric shapes
- Avoid a heavy horizontal fringe if you want softness
Glasses & frames
- Round or oval frames to soften the jaw
- Cat-eye or curved browline shapes
- Avoid very angular frames if you want contrast
Grooming
- Soften the jaw with a rounded beard outline
- Short stubble keeps the jaw visible
- Avoid a very wide, blocky beard if softness is the goal
Colour direction
- Soft mid-tone colours can balance strong contrast
- Use curved necklines and draped fabrics
- A monochrome column adds length
Often confused with
The nearest alternative reading
Square vs triangle: square has balanced upper and lower widths; triangle is wider at the jaw than at the forehead.
Styling caution
What usually overcorrects
- Boxy cuts that repeat the jaw angle
- Very square frames on an already angular face
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