To find the right glasses for your face shape, use the descriptions below.
Oval face: Balanced features and gentle curves.
- Oval faces can wear nearly any frame style.
- To add a little pizzazz, try square and rectangular frames, which contrast with your face shape.
- Consider frames that are not too large or too small or a natural balance of your features.
Oblong face: Elongated, tapers toward the chin.
- Look for deep frame styles with low temple attachments.
- Consider frames that are not too narrow to balance your features.
Round face: Width and length are about the same, with the widest point at the cheeks.
- Look for square, rectangular, and angular frames.
- Angular frame shapes play off your fuller cheeks and rounded chin.
- Also try shapes that upsweep at the corners to emphasize your eyes.
Square face: Straight lines, square chin, and broad forehead.
- Look for oval and round frames.
- Choose frames with soft, rounded edges to balance the lines of your face, while allowing your features to shine.
Triangular face: Narrower forehead with wider cheeks and jawline.
- Try aviator style frames that are wider at the temples and narrow toward the chin.
- Try frames that add width to the forehead and soften the jawline.
Diamond face: Very angular and wider at the temples.
- Look for softly curved frames that are no wider than the cheekbones.
- Try frames that are not too thick or decorative at the temples.
Heart face: Strongly tapers toward the chin with a wider forehead.
- Look for frames that balance the different widths of your facial features.
- For example, bottom-heavy frames balance the narrowness of the lower half of your face, while oval shapes can soften a more pointed chin.
Choose eyeglass colors that complement your skin undertone, hair color, and eye color
The right frame color says a lot about you! Rich, dark colors are essential to every wardrobe. Soft pastels make eye color pop. Splashes of color add interest and fun.
- Go to your personal wardrobe and think about the colors of clothes that you feel most comfortable wearing. Use this as a guide to help you select your frames.
- Knowing what colors suit your skin tone will also help you find the perfect frames.
Metal or Plastic Frames?
- Plastic frames provide great definition and are available in many color choices.
- Metal frames are smooth and sleek for a classic look.
