Choosing the right eyewear isn’t just about vision correction – it’s also about enhancing your features and finding frames that complement your face shape. The right pair of glasses can balance proportions, highlight your best features, and boost your confidence. Here’s a complete guide to selecting eyewear based on your face shape.

 

How to Determine Your Face Shape

Before diving into frame recommendations, it's essential to identify your face shape. Stand in front of a mirror and trace the outline of your face with a washable marker or lipstick. Alternatively, take a straight-on selfie and examine the proportions of your forehead, cheekbones, jawline, and chin.

 

Best Eyewear for Each Face Shape

Oval Face Shape

Characteristics: Balanced proportions with a slightly rounded jawline and forehead.
Best Frames: Almost any style suits an oval face, but rectangular, square, and cat-eye frames work exceptionally well by adding structure. Oversized and bold designs can also enhance the natural symmetry of an oval face.

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Round Face Shape

Characteristics: Soft curves, equal width and length, and no sharp angles.
Best Frames: Angular frames like square or rectangular designs create definition and contrast. Browline and geometric styles also add structure and make the face appear longer and slimmer.

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Square Face Shape

Characteristics: A strong jawline, broad forehead, and well-defined angles.
Best Frames: Round, oval, and slightly curved frames soften the angular features of a square face. Rimless and thin metal frames provide a balanced look without overpowering strong features.

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Diamond Face Shape

Characteristics: High cheekbones, narrow forehead, and pointed chin.
Best Frames: Cat-eye and oval frames accentuate cheekbones and add width to the forehead. Semi-rimless and rounded styles also bring balance to this face shape.

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Heart Face Shape

Characteristics: Broad forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow chin.
Best Frames: Bottom-heavy frames like aviators or round styles add width to the lower face. Light-colored or rimless frames create a softer look, while cat-eye styles enhance the natural contours of the cheekbones.

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Triangle Face Shape

Characteristics: A broad forehead that narrows down to a sharp or narrow chin.
Best Frames: Round, oval, or bottom-heavy frames add balance by drawing attention downward. Light-colored frames soften the contrast between the forehead and chin.

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Oblong Face Shape

Characteristics: Longer than it is wide, with a straight cheek line.
Best Frames: Wide, oversized, or decorative frames help create the illusion of a broader face. Round and square shapes add contrast to the length of the face.

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Rectangle Face Shape

Characteristics: Similar to an oblong face but with a more angular jawline and forehead.
Best Frames: Large, bold, and rounder styles soften the angles of the face. Wide frames add proportion and reduce the appearance of length.

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Additional Tips for Choosing Frames

• Consider Proportions: Ensure frames are neither too large nor too small for your face.
• Match Your Personality: Choose frames that reflect your personal style, whether bold, sophisticated, or minimalist.
• Think About Color: Warm skin tones look great with earthy tones, while cool skin tones complement jewel tones and pastels.
• Try Our Virtual Try-On Software: Use our virtual try-on tool to help visualize different styles before making your choice.