Regardless of your individual style or fashion sense, when you need vision correction your glasses make a personal statement. You want to select a pair that frames your face stylishly. But this process can feel daunting due to the sheer number of options available from your optometrists. With a little advice and a few moments in the mirror, you can make this process easier. You simply need to understand your face shape and which frames benefit that shapes most.
What is my face shape?
Most people have one of the common face shapes. These shapes include:
- Oval
- Square
- Round
- Heart
- Diamond
Take a look in your mirror and determine which of these shapes best describes your face outline. To do this, draw an invisible line across your forehead where it meets your hairline, down the sides, and to your jawline. Or simply ask your optometrists about your face shape during your next vision exam.
An oval-shaped face features high and wide cheekbones. Your face looks a little narrower toward your forehead. You could also describe your face shape as long but slightly rounded.
If your face is oval in shape, you can wear a wide variety of glasses frames with ease and style. You can also choose bold colours and textures if you feel so inclined. But, you should avoid narrow frames or those with heavy-looking design accents. Your best bets for glasses frames include:
- Oval
- Square
- Rectangular
- Horn
- Round
- Large
Best Frames for Square Faces
Square face shape makes flattering frame shopping easy. Square faces feature a wider proportion at the jawline and forehead. Because you have a strong jawline with this face shape, you need glasses that add length by sitting high on your nose.
Some of the best options for square-faced frame shoppers include rounded and dark-coloured styles. Do not choose angular models, as these make your features appear harsher. Instead, choosing round frames softens your lines and angles to make your face pop. Some great choices include rimless or semi-rimless designs.
The best options for framing your square face with glasses include:
- Oval
- Round
- Large
- Rimless
- Semi-rimless
- Dark-coloured
Framing a Round Face with Glasses
Some of the best frames for a round face include angular designs. Because your face shape features almost equal proportions of width and length, the sharp angles of some frames add depth and definition to your appearance. But you should avoid round or small glasses, as these add even more softness to your features. Through illusion, you want to lengthen your face appearance.
To achieve a longer, more defined look with a round face, the optimum frame styles include:
- Rectangle
- Oval
- Square
- Full-rim
- Semi-rimless
- Angular
- Wide
A Heart Shaped Face Framed Well with Glasses
Like other face shapes, a heart-shaped appearance can pull off many glasses styles. These faces feature a wide forehead that narrows to the chin. If this is your shape, you also have high cheekbones.
To love your look and frame your face, choose round or oval-shaped frames. Go for lightly toned and thin options. Pull attention to the top of your face and balance your features by choosing frames slightly wider than your forehead. At the same time, avoid frames featuring a heavier bottom, oversized proportions, or too many design elements. Rimless styles suit your look very well.
The best choices of glasses frames for a heart-shaped face include:
- Round
- Rectangle
- Oval
- Bottom-heavy
- Lightly coloured
- Thin
- Rimless
Frame a Rare Diamond Face Shape
Fewer people have a diamond-shaped face than any other. If this is how your face looks, you feature full cheeks, a narrow jawline, and a narrow forehead. To accentuate your shape like the diamond you are, choose funky, fun frames. Your best style bets are a horn-rimmed model or cat-eye frame. But remember to choose delicate frames in weight, colour, and accents.
The most flattering choices for framing a diamond-shaped face include:
- Oval
- Horn
- Rectangle
- Funky styles
- Cat-eye
