How to Determine Your Face Shape for the Perfect Eyewear Match

Identifying Your Face Shape

Stand in front of a mirror and pull your hair back. Look at the outline of your face and compare it to these common shapes:

Oval Face

Characteristics:

• Balanced proportions
• Forehead slightly wider than the chin
• Soft, curved jawline

Best frame styles: Almost any style works well, but frames that are as wide as or wider than the broadest part of your face are ideal.

Round Face

Characteristics:

• Full cheeks
• Rounded chin
• Width and length of the face have similar proportions

Best frame styles: Angular, rectangular frames that lengthen and add definition to your face.

Square Face

Characteristics:

• Strong jawline
• Broad forehead
• Width and length have similar proportions

Best frame styles: Round or oval frames that soften angles and add balance.

Heart-Shaped Face

Characteristics:

• Wider forehead and cheekbones
• Narrow chin
• Possibly a widow's peak

Best frame styles: Frames that are wider at the bottom, light-colored or rimless frames, and aviator styles.

Diamond Face

Characteristics:

• Narrow forehead and jawline
• Cheekbones are the widest part

Best frame styles: Cat-eye shapes and oval frames that highlight your cheekbones and soften your features.

Complementary Frame Styles

Remember, the key to finding flattering eyewear is to create balance and contrast with your natural features:

• Angular faces look better with round or oval frames
• Round faces look better with angular, rectangular frames
• For all face shapes, the top of the frame should follow your eyebrow line

Ultimately, the most important factor is how comfortable and confident you feel in your glasses!