Why do some eyeglasses look attractive on display in the optical shop, but not so great when you try them on? It could be that the frames are the wrong style for your face shape. Your face shape plays a significant role in whether a certain style of glasses will look good on you.
What is my face shape?
To determine your face shape and which eyeglass styles will look best on you, pull your hair away from your face and look directly into a mirror. Take a close look at the overall shape and contours of your face and head.
Here are the seven primary face shapes and the type of eyeglass frames that look best on each share:
Oval face shape is considered to be ideal because of its balanced proportions.
Suitable frames for round face shape:
Square frames, Rectangle frames, Aviator frames and Round frames.
Long face shape is longer than it is wide and has a long, straight cheek line.
Suitable frames for round face shape:
Round Frames, Cat-eye frames, Wayfarer frames and Aviators framesÂ
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Square face shape has a strong jaw and a broad forehead, and the width and length of the face have roughly the same proportions.
Suitable frames for round face shape:
Round frames, Oval frames and cat-eye frames
Diamond-shaped faces are narrow at the forehead and jawline, and have broad cheekbones that may be high and dramatic. This is the rarest face shape.
Suitable frames for round face shape:
Cat-eye frames, Oval frames and Clubmaster frames.
Round face shape has curved lines with the width and length in the same proportions and no angles.Â
Suitable frames for round face shape:
Rectangle frame, Cat-eye frame, Wayfarer frame, Square frame and Upswept frame.
V-triangle has a narrow forehead and widens at the cheek and chin areas.
Suitable frames for round face shape:
Round frames, Clubmaster frames and Cat-eye frames.Â
