How to choose glasses based on the shape of the face?

Choosing glasses based on the shape of your face is, if you'll pardon the expression, the basis for those who sell frames. Sure, it would be nice to be able to choose any shape and color without worrying about the final effect, but as they say "the eye wants its part" and it's not just about seeing well.

Here is a set of useful tips for choosing glasses based on the shape of your face, so as to enhance your features and make the most important part of our communication even more pleasant: your eyes.

Square face

Let's start with those with a square face, that is, with sharply angled jaws and sharp features, such as Angelina Jolie, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sandra Bullock and Demi Moore, celebrities who give the impression of being all of a piece, strong and determined.

Those with a square face may prefer certain eyeglass frames:

• roundabouts which soften the “sharp features”;
• ovals because they balance the defined and square lines of the face;
• colored as they draw attention to the eyes.

For similar reasons it would be better avoid the frames square or angular ones that have similar angles to those of your face because they could accentuate the angularity of your natural physiognomy.

Long face and oval

The long, oval face is characterised by the fact that it is longer than it is wide , as well as showing the rounded chin and jaw and a wider forehead . Those with this face shape have a face that develops in length and appears very thin. Jessica Alba, Gigi Hadid and Mila Kunis are just a few examples of stars with long or oval faces.

In order to fully enhance their anatomical features, those with an oval face may prefer certain frames, including:

• square or rectangular ones that define the features of the face;
• geometric which can create a pleasant angular contrast;
• wide which complement the narrow silhouette and are perfect especially when looking for eyeglasses.

At the same time, it would be better to avoid frames that are larger than the face because they interfere with the natural symmetry of the face.

Round face

The round face is characterised by curves and soft lines which often distinguish it from other face shapes. At first glance, those with this face shape have foreheads and cheekbones of the same width from the jaw to the eyebrows, while the cheeks are usually full and the chin is rounded with few angles. Examples of this are famous people such as Selena Gómez, Drew Barrymore and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Those with a round face can enhance their features with the following frames[1] [2]:

• square with bold, angular details and clean lines;
• rectangular that can break up the structure of the face making it appear longer and more tapered;
• angular and geometric because they add sharper, more distinct lines to the face to create balance.
• cantilevered like the cat eye which are the ideal solution when you have curvy cheeks. This frame is capable of drawing attention to the eyes.

It would be preferable avoid small or round frames which clash with the rounded features of the face and, by accentuating the shape of the face, make it appear rounder.

Triangular (diamond) face

In the triangular face of cheekbones are the most evident feature, while the forehead and jaw are smaller: the cheeks take center stage.

The diamond-shaped face is very similar to the heart-shaped face, with the exception of the size of the forehead: in fact, in the first case it is smaller than in the second case.

Those with a triangular face shape can choose frames:

• ovals because they harmonize the natural sharp features of the face;
• cat eye or brow line as, by playing with opposites, they draw the gaze towards the eyebrow line;
• roundabouts which create a soft contrast with the forehead and chin.

It would be preferable instead avoid tight frames which, instead of enhancing your best facial attributes, highlight the narrowest features of your face. Viola Davis , Tyra Banks And Liz Hurley They have a diamond face shape and can be a source of inspiration for anyone who shares their face shape.

Who has the heart shaped face he has a prominent and wider forehead and, as the gaze moves downwards, more marked cheekbones become noticeable, with increasingly sharp angles, ending with a pointed chin, similar to the base of a heart.

Given these characteristics, those with a heart-shaped face may prefer frames with these features:

• drop by drop because they add width and contrast to the natural features of the face;
• rectangular or oval that harmonize the forehead and chin;
• roundabouts as they soften the sharp features

Those with a heart-shaped face should avoid frames with a embellished upper part with various types of applications because they do nothing but draw attention to the forehead which is already very large. To get inspiration on the best eyeglass frames that can fully enhance the heart-shaped face you can take inspiration from some famous people with whom you share this characteristic, including Reese Witherspoon, Nick Jonas, Scarlett Johansson and Naomi Campbell.

Now that we have given you some tips on how to choose glasses based on your face shape, you can choose what's right for you on our shop and if you need suggestions, don't worry, just chat with us directly from our website!