Oblong Face Shape
Noticeably longer than wide, with a straight cheek line and a narrow chin. Add width and softness with cut and frames.
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What defines an Oblong face shape
Longer than wide, with a straight cheek line and a narrow chin and forehead of similar width.
- Noticeably longer than wide
- Straight, narrow cheeks
- Similar forehead and jaw width
Forehead width
Compare it to the jaw and cheeks.
Compare it to the jaw and cheeks.
Cheekbones
Often the widest point of the face.
Often the widest point of the face.
Jaw width
Across the jawline, just above the chin.
Across the jawline, just above the chin.
Face length
Chin to hairline, the vertical span.
Chin to hairline, the vertical span.
Best hairstyles for an Oblong face
Long-tail picks that flatter your bone structure.
Men
Women
For men
Side parts with low volume
Textured fringe to visually shorten the face
Medium length; avoid extra height on top
For women
Chin-length cuts and full bangs
Layered bobs that add width
Volume on the sides, not the crown
Best glasses for an Oblong face
The frame shapes below — tap the names to see what each looks like:
Round
Square
Rectangle
Oval
Cat-eye
Aviator
Wider frames with a low bridge
Round frames and decorative temples
Avoid small, narrow frames
How an Oblong face compares to the others
Not sure which shape is yours? Here's what sets Oblong apart from the other six.
Oval
Balanced length and width, softly rounded — the most versatile shape.
Round
About as wide as it is long, with full cheeks and no angles.
Square
Broad forehead and a strong, angular jaw of equal width.
Heart
Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin.
Diamond
Narrow forehead and chin; cheekbones are the widest point.
Triangle
Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — widest at the bottom.
Frequently asked questions
What defines an oblong face?
An oblong face is longer than wide, with a straight cheek line and similar forehead and jaw widths.
How do I shorten an oblong face?
Full bangs, chin-length cuts and side volume break up the length; avoid height on top.
Best glasses for an oblong face?
Wider frames with a low bridge add width; skip small, narrow shapes.
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