Frames To Suit Your Face
Have you ever wondered when selecting a pair of glasses or sunglasses which style would best complement you? With so many styles available, we know that finding the ideal pair can feel overwhelming, whether for yourself or as a gift.
One of the most important factors to consider is face shape as it significantly influences how the frame looks. The right frame choice will help enhance your features while adding balance and style to your look.
There are more than a few common face shapes, each best suited to specific types of frames. Read on to discover more and find the shape that will bring out your best features.
One of the most important factors to consider is face shape as it significantly influences how the frame looks. The right frame choice will help enhance your features while adding balance and style to your look.
There are more than a few common face shapes, each best suited to specific types of frames. Read on to discover more and find the shape that will bring out your best features.
Identifying your face shape is an easy way to find the most flattering glasses for you.
Using a Mirror or Selfie for Reference: Stand in front of a mirror with your hair pulled back, or take a selfie, then trace the outline of your face with your finger or a washable marker on the mirror to reveal your face shape.
A Guide to Finding Frames That Suit Your Face
Round Face
Full cheeks, soft jawline, and a face that is roughly equal in width and height, with gentle curves rather than sharp angles.
Best Frames:
○ Rectangular or Square Frames : Helps elongate and slim the appearance of the face.
○ Cat-Eye Frames: Provide an upward lift and a stylish flair and emphasize cheekbones and elongate the face.
○ Wayfarers: The slightly angular design works well for adding contrast while remaining timeless and stylish.
Avoid: Round and small Frames: This can mimic the face's natural shape and may make it appear fuller.
Best Frames:
○ Rectangular or Square Frames : Helps elongate and slim the appearance of the face.
○ Cat-Eye Frames: Provide an upward lift and a stylish flair and emphasize cheekbones and elongate the face.
○ Wayfarers: The slightly angular design works well for adding contrast while remaining timeless and stylish.
Avoid: Round and small Frames: This can mimic the face's natural shape and may make it appear fuller.
Celebrities with round faces
Leonardo Dicaprio
Selena Gomez
Elijah Wood
SQUARE Face
Strong jawline, broad forehead, and cheekbones of similar width.
Best Frames:
○ Round or Oval Frames : These softer shapes can balance out angular features and soften the overall look.
○ Cat-Eye Frames: These work well to draw attention upwards, balancing the strong jawline with a bit of flair.
○ Aviators: The teardrop shape of aviators can also soften the look of a square face.
Avoid: Square or rectangular frames that can make the face appear even more angular and boxy.
Best Frames:
○ Round or Oval Frames : These softer shapes can balance out angular features and soften the overall look.
○ Cat-Eye Frames: These work well to draw attention upwards, balancing the strong jawline with a bit of flair.
○ Aviators: The teardrop shape of aviators can also soften the look of a square face.
Avoid: Square or rectangular frames that can make the face appear even more angular and boxy.
Celebrities with square faces
Demi Moore
Brad Pitt
Olivia Wilde
OVAL Face
Balanced proportions, slightly wider cheekbones, with a forehead and jaw that are about the same width.
Best Frames:
○ Square, Rectangular, or Geometric Frames: These shapes create a sophisticated look and add a bit of definition.
○ Aviator or Cat-Eye Frames: Both shapes work well to add style and draw attention to the cheekbones.
○ Round Frames: These are another versatile option for oval faces if you prefer a softer look.
Avoid: Frames that are too oversized or too small, as they can disrupt the natural balance of an oval face
Best Frames:
○ Square, Rectangular, or Geometric Frames: These shapes create a sophisticated look and add a bit of definition.
○ Aviator or Cat-Eye Frames: Both shapes work well to add style and draw attention to the cheekbones.
○ Round Frames: These are another versatile option for oval faces if you prefer a softer look.
Avoid: Frames that are too oversized or too small, as they can disrupt the natural balance of an oval face
Celebrities with oval faces
Ryan
Gosling
Gosling
Charlize
Theron
Theron
Idris
Elba
Elba
heart-shaped Face
A broader forehead with a narrower chin, sometimes with high cheekbones.
Best Frames:
○ Cat-Eye: These frames can accentuate the cheekbones while softening the forehead, adding balance.
○ Oval or Round Frames: Rounded frames can help soften the angularity of the forehead and add harmony.
○ Bottom-Heavy Frames: Frames that are wider at the bottom balance the narrower chin, creating a more proportionate look.
Avoid: Frames that are top-heavy or embellished near the top, as they can add extra width to the forehead.
Best Frames:
○ Cat-Eye: These frames can accentuate the cheekbones while softening the forehead, adding balance.
○ Oval or Round Frames: Rounded frames can help soften the angularity of the forehead and add harmony.
○ Bottom-Heavy Frames: Frames that are wider at the bottom balance the narrower chin, creating a more proportionate look.
Avoid: Frames that are top-heavy or embellished near the top, as they can add extra width to the forehead.
Celebrities with heart-shaped faces
Reece Witherspoon
Ryan Reynolds
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Scarlett Johansson
Rectangle Face
Longer than it is wide, with more length in the chin and forehead areas.
Best Frames:
○ Oversized Frames: Larger frames (rectangular, square, or even round) add width and can create the illusion of a shorter face.
○ Tall or Deep Frames: Frames with a bit more height (or deeper lenses) help balance out the face length.
○ Decorative or Thick Frames: Embellished or thicker frames can add dimension to the face, drawing focus to the middle.
Avoid: Avoid: Narrow or very thin frames that accentuate the face's length, as they may make it appear even longer.
Best Frames:
○ Oversized Frames: Larger frames (rectangular, square, or even round) add width and can create the illusion of a shorter face.
○ Tall or Deep Frames: Frames with a bit more height (or deeper lenses) help balance out the face length.
○ Decorative or Thick Frames: Embellished or thicker frames can add dimension to the face, drawing focus to the middle.
Avoid: Avoid: Narrow or very thin frames that accentuate the face's length, as they may make it appear even longer.
Celebrities with rectangle faces
Benedict
Cumberbatch
Cumberbatch
Sarah
J. Parker
J. Parker
Matthew
McConaughey
McConaughey
There are no strict or hard and fast rules when choosing glasses, ultimately it's about finding frames that make you feel confident and comfortable. While face shape can be a helpful guide, personal style and how the frame feels on your face are also important when selecting the perfect pair.