Considering Your Face Shape When Choosing Eye Glass Frames

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Choosing the Right Glasses for Your Face Shape

Finding the perfect pair of glasses can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially with so many colors, styles, and frame shapes available today. Eyewear makers now offer countless ways to customize your look, so understanding your face shape can save time and help you find frames that complement your natural features. Below are some helpful tips to guide you.

Face Shapes

While there are endless frame styles, most faces fall into seven main shapes:

Round

 Round faces are nearly equal in width and length, with soft curves and few defined angles. Frames that are angular or narrow can help elongate the face and create a slimmer appearance.

Heart

 This face shape is widest at the forehead and tapers down to a narrow chin. Frames that are wider at the bottom, or rimless styles, can help balance the proportions.

Base-Down Triangle

 With a broader jawline and cheekbones but a narrower forehead, this shape benefits from cat-eye frames or styles with heavier details near the brow to add balance.

Diamond

 The rarest face shape, the diamond features broad cheekbones with a narrow chin and forehead. Oval frames or styles with decorative detailing along the brow line work especially well.

Oblong

 Oblong faces are longer than they are wide, with straighter cheek lines. Frames with added depth, decorative accents on the temples, or shorter widths help balance the proportions.

Oval

 Oval faces are well-balanced and versatile, working with most frame styles. Because the face is slightly longer than it is wide with defined cheekbones, walnut-shaped frames or styles as wide (or wider) than the broadest part of the face are often flattering.

Square

 With a broad forehead and strong jawline, square faces benefit from narrow or oval-shaped frames that soften angular features.

Extra Style Tips

• Hair color: Darker hair pairs well with lighter-colored frames for contrast, while lighter hair allows flexibility in frame color—eye color or skin tone can help guide the choice.

• Skin tone: Generally, lighter skin tones match best with lighter frames, while warmer skin tones allow for bolder options.

• Personal preference: Ultimately, the most important factor is choosing frames you love. Comfort and confidence matter just as much as style.

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