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Face Shape Guide

What Frame Shapes Are the Best for My Face Shape?

It is very important to note that these tips only serve as a general guideline and are not 100% accurate for all people. It does not matter what frames or sunglasses you pick, if you love them, you will feel good—and feeling good always looks great!

 

Square

square face shape square face shape
  • Broad forehead with a strong, horizontal jawline
  • Proportional in width and length

FRAMES TO COMPLIMENT FACE

oval eyeglass
  • Round or oval eyeglasses
  • Dark or bold- colored frames

Objective: Divert away from and add contrast to strong facial features

FRAMES TO AVOID

square eyeglass
  • Most geometric and square shapes
  • Light-colored frames

Tip: Don’t give your face too many angles

Diamond

diamond face shape diamond face shape
  • Wide cheekbones and a narrow forehead
  • Angular jaw lines

FRAMES TO COMPLIMENT FACE

full rim eyeglass

Objective: Balance and enhance facial features

FRAMES TO AVOID

oval eyeglass
  • Very narrow frames
  • Thin frames

Tip: Don’t draw unnecessary attention to your narrow eye line

Heart

heart face shape heart face shape
  • Broad forehead that extends down to a small chin
  • High and angled cheekbones

FRAMES TO COMPLIMENT FACE

full rim eyeglass
  • Oval and round shaped glasses
  • Thin, light-colored frames to balance narrow chins

Objective: Balance the width of your face

FRAMES TO AVOID

optical frame
  • Top-heavy styles or decorative designs
  • Dark frames

Tip: Don’t draw too much attention to upper face

Round

round face shape round face shape
  • Full cheeks
  • A wide forehead and a rounded chin

FRAMES TO COMPLIMENT FACE

full rim optical frame
  • Square or strong frame shapes
  • Rectangular frame shapes

Objective: Provide contrast to face

FRAMES TO AVOID

round eyeglass
  • Too small frames and short frames
  • Round glasses

Tip: Frames that are wider than they are tall give the illusion of a slimmer face

Oval

oval face shape oval face shape
  • Slightly curved/pointed jawline
  • Cheekbones are high and angled
  • Able to wear many different styles

FRAMES TO COMPLIMENT FACE

full rim optical frame
  • All styles work, try square or round

Objective: Give a nice contrast to facial curves

FRAMES TO AVOID

full rim eyeglass
  • Oversized frames and shapes

Tip: Don’t choose frames too large for facial features

oval face shape

OVAL FACES are often referred to as the ideal face type because of the balanced proportions

diamond face shape

DIAMOND FACES are the rarest face type

heart face shape

HIGH CHEEKBONES create a “triangle of youth” effect and make a person appear young

round face shape

ROUND FACES can sometimes make a person appear younger than they are

face proportions guidelines

FACIAL SYMMETRY can be affected by stressors— such as toxins, disease and psychological trauma—that were faced growing up

GENES influence face shape. Researchers have identified five genes that affect face shape, and there may be hundreds more with small effects