Eyeglass Frames Face Shape Guide
Struggling to find a pair of eyeglasses that fit your face shape? This glasses face shape guide will help you determine which style frames best compliment your facial features. Whether you have an oval, round, square, or heart-shaped face, we have the perfect pair of glasses for you.
How to Choose the Best Eyeglass Frames for Your Face
Choosing the right prescription eyeglasses for your face shape involves understanding which features should be balanced and which ones could benefit from the glasses drawing attention away. Every face is unique, but there are specific shapes of frames that complement certain facial structures based on common aesthetic principles. Though it is ultimately up to personal preference, this eyeglass buying guide is designed to help you choose a pair of prescription frames that best suits your face, matches your personal style, and increases your self-confidence.
Oval Faces
Oval faces are proportionally balanced, with a curved jawline. The forehead is slightly wider than the chin. The cheekbones are the widest part and the face tapers to a narrow chin. Most frame styles look great on oval faces.
Best Glasses for Oval Faces:
- Rimless frames or glasses with a minimal frame won’t disrupt the natural balance of the face.
- Rectangular, square, aviators, and cat-eye frames add structure and definition to the face.
- Bold and colorful frames give interest to the face without overwhelming it.
Round Faces
A round face shape is characterized by a wide forehead, full cheeks, and a rounded chin. The width and length of the face are roughly the same, with minimal angles. The goal of eyeglasses on a round face is to create an illusion of length and definition. This makes the face look longer and thinner.
Best Glasses for Round Faces:
- Angular, square or rectangular frames add definition and angles to the face.
- Cat-eye, aviators or narrow rectangular frames are wider than they are deep and elongate the face.
- Low-set or rimless frames open up the face and reduce the appearance of fullness.
Square Faces
A square face shape is characterized by a strong, angular jawline. The forehead is about the same width as the jaw and the cheekbones are prominent. The face is generally equal in length and width. The goal for eyeglasses on a square face is to soften the angles and add curves to the face, creating a balance between the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline.
Best Glasses for Square Faces:
- Round, rectangle or oval frames add curves and soften the angles of the face.
- Rimless frames or those with minimal frames help reduce the appearance of a strong jawline.
- Cat-eye frames add curves to the top of the face and balance out a strong jawline.
- Aviator frames soften the angles of a square face.
Heart-Shaped Faces
A heart-shaped face is characterized by a wide forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow chin and jawline. This face shape is often described as being similar to an inverted triangle, with the widest part of the face at the forehead and the narrowest part at the chin. The goal for eyeglasses on a heart-shaped face is to balance out the proportions of the face and draw attention to the eyes and cheekbones.
Best Glasses for Heart-Shaped Faces:
- Cat-eye frames add width to the bottom of the face and balance out the forehead.
- Rimless frames or those with minimal frames reduce the appearance of a wide forehead.
- Aviator frames and round frames balance out the proportions of the face.
- Frames that sit low on the nose bridge will draw attention to the cheekbones.
Eyeglass Frames for Your Unique Face Shape
Wisconsin Vision offers eyeglasses of various shapes and styles to fit your unique facial structure. Whether you have an oval, round, square, or heart-shaped face, our large selection of glasses is sure to include the perfect pair for you. After you determine which frame shapes best match your facial features, check out the various frame styles we offer.