Face Shape Guide: Finding Your Perfect Frames
Discover your face shape and learn which eyeglass styles will complement your unique features best.
Identify Your Face Shape
Understanding your face shape is the first step to finding eyewear that enhances your natural features. Stand in front of a mirror, pull your hair back, and trace the outline of your face to determine which shape it most resembles.
Oval
Balanced proportions with a slightly wider forehead than chin and soft curves
Round
Similar width and length with soft angles and full cheeks
Square
Strong jawline with similar width and height proportions
Triangle
Narrow forehead widening to a broader jawline
Diamond
Narrow forehead and jawline with wider cheekbones
Heart
Wider forehead and cheekbones with a narrow, pointed chin
Best Frame Styles By Face Shape
Oval Face
Consider yourself lucky! Most frame styles work well with oval faces.
- Recommended: Walnut-shaped frames, geometric frames, frames with bold colors
- Avoid: Extremely oversized frames that overwhelm facial features
Round Face
Look for frames that add definition and make your face appear longer and thinner.
- Recommended: Angular, rectangular frames, frames with high temples
- Avoid: Small, round frames that echo your face shape
Square Face
Choose frames that soften angles and sit high on the bridge of the nose.
- Recommended: Round or oval shapes, frames with curved edges
- Avoid: Boxy, angular frames that emphasize the squareness
Triangle Face
Balance a wider jawline with frames that add width to the upper face.
- Recommended: Frames with detailing or distinctive brow lines, cat-eye shapes
- Avoid: Heavy, bold frames at the bottom
Diamond Face
Highlight your narrow features with frames that complement your cheekbones.
- Recommended: Frames with distinctive brow lines, oval shapes, rimless frames
- Avoid: Narrow frames that pinch your features
Heart Face
Balance a wider forehead with frames that add width at the lower part of the face.
- Recommended: Frames that are wider at the bottom, light-colored frames, aviator styles
- Avoid: Heavy or decorative top frames that draw attention to the forehead
Remember that these are guidelines, not rules. Personal style and comfort should always be your primary considerations when selecting eyewear. Our virtual try-on tool can help you see how different styles look on your unique face.
Related FAQs
How do I choose frames that match my face shape?
Different frame styles complement different face shapes. For round faces, angular or rectangular frames add definition. For square faces, rounded frames soften angles. Oval faces can wear most styles. Heart-shaped faces look great with frames wider at the bottom or rimless styles. Diamond faces suit cat-eye or oval frames. The key is to create balance by choosing frames that contrast with your face shape.
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