Your Face Shape and Eyeglasses
3 points to consider when selecting your eyeglasses for your shape:
1. Eyewear should repeat your personal best feature
2. The frame shape should contrast with your face shape
3. The frame size should be in scale with your face size
Oval:
An oval face is considered to be the ideal shape because of its balanced proportions. To keep the oval's natural balance, look for eyeglass frames that are as wide as (or wider than) the broadest part of the face. TRY: Most frame shapes work with oval faces. Square, rectangular and geometric shapes which add angles to soft curves
Round:
A round face has curved lines with the width and length in the same proportions and no angles. To make a round face appear thinner and longer, try angular narrow eyeglass frames to lengthen the face, a clear bridge that widens the eyes, and frames that are wider than they are deep, such as a rectangular shape. TRY: Rectangular and horizontal styles make faces appear longer and thinner, or Upswept frames that draw attention to top of face, or Glasses with temples that connect at the top of the frame add length
Heart:
Broad forehead and wide cheek bones that narrow to a small chin. Try: Upswept styles like cat eye that emphasize the cheek bones. Oval frames that maintain balance. Rimless styles that allow cheek bones to shine
Square:
Angular face with a strong jaw line, broad forehead and square chin. Proportional length and width. TRY: oval frames and round frames, glasses with temples that are center set or that connect at the top of the frame, butterfly shaped glasses