Choosing the Right Frame
Face Shape
The appropriate size for sunglasses and eyeglass frames should be proportionate with the face size,which means that smaller eyeglasses frames and sunglasses are the best for smaller faces while larger eyewear look better on larger faces. The frame shape should contrast the shape of the face (rectangle frame with a round face). These tips are not rules, but they can assist you in choosing the best frame for every face.Oval Face
Lucky you! Any style works for persons with an oval shape.
Try with the latest looks such as wraparounds or shields. Also sqaure shaped frames with gently rounded edges and higher temples also look fabulous on an oval face.Tips for Choosing Glasses
- An oval-shaped face can wear practically any frame, so experiment with a variety of frame shapes to find the perfect look
- You might want to start with rectangular or butterfly frames
- People with oval faces often have smaller features, so make sure your frames are in proportion and don't overpower your face
Square Face
Square-shaped faces are usually proportional in length and width. They are characterized by a strong, prominent jaw line, square chin and broad, deep forehead. Because square faces are so angular, try round or oval glasses to soften and add contrast to the face.Tips for Choosing Glasses
- Round frames are perfect for creating curves and softening square or angular faces
- Cat-eye frames provide interesting curve and contour to square faces
- Gently curved oval frames help minimize angles and lengthen a square face
- Frames should be more horizontal than vertical
- Subtle rimless frames with soft edges add contrast and visual interest to a strong, square face
Round Face
Square-shaped faces are usually proportional in length and width. They are characterized by a strong, prominent jaw line, square chin and broad, deep forehead. Because square faces are so angular, try round or oval glasses to soften and add contrast to the face.Tips for Choosing Glasses
- Angular frames with rectangular or geometric shapes create balance and add definition to a round face
- Rectangular styles make a round face look slimmer
- Frames that are more horizontal than they are vertical make round faces appear longer and thinner
- Glasses with high or mid-height temples help lengthen a round face
Heart Face
Square-shaped faces are usually proportional in length and width. They are characterized by a strong, prominent jaw line, square chin and broad, deep forehead. Because square faces are so angular, try round or oval glasses to soften and add contrast to the face.Tips for Choosing Glasses
- Butterfly or cat-eye styles are great for balancing a heart-shaped face
- Round frames in lighter colors balance and soften a wide forehead
- Frames that are wider at the bottom than the top help offset the narrow chin
- Cat-eye frames balance a narrower jaw line
- Eyeglasses with low temples add balance
- Some frames can exaggerate the widest point of a heart-shaped face, so try to avoid frames that are decorative at the top or that are wider at the top than the bottom