When choosing eyeglasses, your face shape is one of the major factors that determine which frame style will look the best on you.
Not every frame you see in the optical stores will flatter your face shape. Nor the styles worn by your favourite celebrities are guaranteed to make you look like one too.
Thus, it’s important that you choose specs frame keeping your face shape in mind. If you’re stuck as you don’t know your face shape, I’m here to help.
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What’s my face shape?
Take a good look in the mirror. Make sure you pay attention to the outline of your face.
- A round face has round cheekbones and a soft jawline with the face being similar in length and width.
- A square face has straight cheek lines and an angular jawline with a wide forehead.
- A triangle face shape has defined cheekbones with a pointy chin.
- A diamond face shape is similar to a triangle face shape except it has angular features.
- An oblong face shape is visibly long (twice its width) and narrow.
- An oval face shape has the perfect combination of angular and curvy features.
Glasses for different face shape
Round face shape
A round face is less defined. The best frame styles will be the ones that define your face shape and complement your soft features. Square glasses or rectangular frames are the safest choices for you.
If you want to play it elegant, go for metal glasses. But, if you like a bold appearance, go with chunky colourful acetate.
Square face shape
Your facial structure is already too strong. Wearing chunky angular frames will make your face look bulky. Thus, you should lean towards round or oval glasses to tame your sharp features.
Glasses that are wider than your face shape will add length to your face shape. Also, aviator glasses are the best choice as they just go with your bold look.
Heart-shaped face
A heart-shaped face needs to deviate attention from the pointy chin. Glasses with accentuated top rims such as browline or cat-eye will flatter your face shape while taking eyes away from the pointy chin. Aviator frames will suit you as long as they aren’t too round or chunky.
Diamond face shape
Any frame style with a curved bottom will look good on this face shape. Half-rim glasses in oval or round shape are ideal for your diamond face shape.
For a professional look, try rectangular frames in thin metal rims. These will soften your angles while lending width to the upper part of your face.
Oval face shape
Oval face shapes can rock any frame style they find attractive. The perfectly balanced features of an oval face shape don’t need much consideration when choosing the right frame style.
If you want to keep it lowkey and minimal, go for a simple round frame. But, if you like to do it boldly, geometric or oversized styles will give you the desired look.
Oblong face shape
Avoid narrow or chunky frames as they won’t do you any good. Rather, go for a square frame that’ll add depth to your face shape making the length less noticeable. You can also choose cat-eye or half-rim glasses to add width at the forehead.
