also: かおだて
noun
Refers to the overall appearance of the face, including the shape and arrangement of features. Often used in descriptions of a person's attractiveness or distinctiveness.
See also: 顔立ち (かおだち)
彼女は顔立ちが整っている。
She has well-proportioned features.
兄弟だが顔立ちはまったく違う。
They are brothers, but their facial features are completely different.
Compound of 顔 (face) and 立ち (standing, form). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely follows the pattern of noun compounds describing appearance.