Choosing the perfect eyeglass frame can be a daunting task. But did you know your face shape determines which frames will look best on you? This quick guide will teach you to select frames that enhance your natural features. Follow these tips, and you will choose spectacles that fit you perfectly.

Understanding Your Face Shape

The first step is determining whether your face is round, oval, square, heart-shaped, or long. Stand in front of a mirror and outline the edges of your face. The shape of a person’s face can fall into several standard types. Round faces lack defined angles and have similar width and length.

Slightly longer than wide, oval faces have a rounded hairline and chin. Square faces feature strong, angular jawlines and foreheads about as wide as the cheekbones. Heart-shaped faces are distinguishable by wide cheekbones that taper to a pointed chin.

Elongated in appearance, long faces have a noticeable difference between width and length. The various face shapes have characteristic proportions and bone structures that set them apart.

After figuring out your face shape, you can pick frames that enhance your features. The aim is to strike a balance.

Oval Face Shape

Oval faces are often seen as ideal because their proportions are symmetrical. If you have an oval face, choose eyeglass frames as wide as the broadest part of your face. Walnut-shaped frames of moderate depth and width best complement oval faces. Avoid narrow frames that downplay an oval face’s natural width. Matching the frame dimensions to the oval face creates a harmonious look.

Heart-Shaped Face

A heart-shaped face features a wide upper third that tapers to a narrow chin. To balance the proportions, select eyeglass frames larger at the bottom. This helps minimize the appearance of width across the cheekbones.

Rimless, thin, light-colored frames also complement heart faces well. Their delicate, airy look draws the eye downward, offsetting the natural heaviness of the upper face. Wearing narrow, lightweight frames contrasts the width at the top for a more balanced look.

Oblong Face Shape

Oblong faces are longer than they are tall and have straight cheek lines. Use deeper than wide frames to make an oblong face appear shorter and more balanced. Decorative or bold temples widen the face, so choose simple, thin temples instead. Stick to frames that add height rather than width to complement the natural verticality of an oblong face shape.

Square Face Shape

Square faces feature prominent, angular jawlines and foreheads. Try narrow eyeglass frames to soften the sharp edges and elongate a square face. Opt for styles with thin oval shapes that have more width than depth. Prioritizing breadth over depth helps counterbalance the square face’s strong horizontal lines.

Diamond Face Shape

Diamond-shaped faces have broad cheekbones that can be high and are narrow at the forehead and jawline. This face form is the most uncommon. Try frames with distinguishing brow lines or ornamentation to emphasize the eyes and soften the cheekbones. Other good options include rimless glasses and oval or cat-eye-shaped frames.

Round Face Shape

Curved lines with the same width and length and no angles define a round face shape. Angular, narrow eyeglass frames can elongate round faces for a softer look. Clear-bridged and rectangular frames that are broader than deep can also be excellent options.

Base-Down Triangle

A base-down triangle face’s cheek and chin regions are wider than the forehead. Try wearing frames with plenty of color and detailing on the top half to elongate your face and draw attention to the narrow upper section of your face. Cat-eye frames are another excellent option.

Conclusion

Choosing frames is about more than determining face shape. Consider style, comfort, and vision need too. Follow these tips and take your time selecting options. Before you know it, you will discover spectacles that feel and look like they were made just for you.

For more on how to choose the perfect frame for your face shape, visit Krystal Vision at our office in Logan, Utah. Call (435) 752-5796 to schedule an appointment today.