Frames for your Face Shape

There are many factors to consider when selecting a frame style to suit your face shape. Your cheekbones, forehead width and jawline length compose your facial shape.

Round face

Round faces tend to be more symmetrical in nature — evidenced by your face having relatively equal length and width. Your jawline or chin might also possess a round appearance. There won’t be any hard angles, and the cheekbones won’t be the center of attention.

Oval face

Oval faces are longer than they are wide. You’ll notice other distinguishing features like a rounded chin and jawline and a wider forehead. With a longer face and rounded features, it naturally forms an oval.

Heart-shaped face

What is a heart shape? Start with a prominent, wider forehead. Then, as your eyes trace down, you’ll notice plusher cheekbones, with the angles becoming sharper, finishing with a pointed chin, similar to the bottom of a heart.

Square face

The jawline is the focal point of a square face, as it will have sharper angles than other facial elements. Moving up from the jawline, you’ll notice it shares the same width as your cheekbones and forehead, creating a symmetric, square appearance.

Diamond face

Your cheekbones will be the most prominent feature of a diamond-shaped face. Your forehead and jawline are smaller, allowing the cheeks to take center stage. Because they are somewhat similar in shape, the one differentiating factor between heart-shaped and diamond faces is the width of your forehead. Heart-shaped faces tend to have wider foreheads than diamond-shaped ones possess.

Sharp or Soft angles?

Sharp angles: Square and heart-shaped faces feature sharper angles. When determining frames, think of contrasting shapes. For square-shaped faces, use curved frames to soften your face’s sharper angles and give it a thinner appearance. For heart-shaped faces, round glasses draw the eyes away from the forehead to give the face a more symmetrical appearance.

Soft angles: Round and oval faces consist of softer angles. With round faces, go with square or cat-eye frames, as it can make your face appear smaller. You can achieve a similar effect with wider frames for heart-shaped faces.

Once you determine your face’s shape, you’ll want to decide which frame complements it the best. Here are the best fits for each type:

Round face: Aim for rectangular frames with bold angular lines. In turn, these can make your features look sharper.

Oval face: Oval faces are more versatile. Wide frames with a strong bridge enhance your facial features.

Heart-shaped face: Find frames that toe the line between balancing a narrow chin and a larger forehead for a more symmetrical look. Frames with bottom-heavy lines and are slightly wider than your forehead will also help you achieve this.

Square face: Rounder frames soften the angles of the face. If paired with a lens that is slightly wider than your cheekbones, you’ll create more symmetry in the face.

Diamond face: Cat-eye and oval eyeglasses enhance your cheekbones.