Picking the right glasses isn’t just about style—it’s about finding a frame that complements your natural features. Your face shape plays a major role in determining what will look best.
1. Identify Your Face Shape
Most faces fall into one of the following categories:
• Rounding
• Oval
• Square
• Heart-shaped
• Diamond
• Rectangle/Oblong
Stand in front of a mirror, tie your hair back, and trace the outline of your face with lipstick or your finger to get a better idea of your shape.
2. Best Frames for Each Face Shape
Round Face
Characteristics: Soft curves, equal width and height, full cheeks.
Purpose: Give shape, make the face look longer/slimmer
Best Frames:
• Rectangular frames
• Square-shaped frames
• Angular or geometric styles
• Cat-eye (sharp edges)
Avoid: rounded or small frames since they give the impression of a rounder face.
Square Face
Characteristics: Strong jawline, broad forehead, width of face fairly uniform.
Goal: Soften angles and add curves.
Best Frames:
• Round Frames
• Oval frames
• Semi-rimless frames
• Lighter, thinner frames
Avoid: Angular, boxy frames accentuate angularity.
Heart-Shaped Face
Predisposition: Broad forehead, narrow chin, high cheekbones.
Goal: Balance the width at the top and add fullness to the lower face.
Best Frames:
• Cat-eye
• Round or oval
• Bottom-heavy frames
• Rimless frames
Avoid: heavy, top-thick frames that widen the upper face further.
Oval Face
Peculiarities: balanced proportions, slightly narrow chin, and high cheekbones.
Goal: Natural balance—almost anything works!
Best Frames:
• Square or rectangular frameworks
• Oversized frames
• Geometric styles
Avoid: Frames that are too big vertically—they disrupt natural balance.
Diamond-shaped face
Predispositions: narrow forehead, narrow chin, wide cheekbones.
Objective: Emphasize eyes, soften cheekbones.
Best Frames:
• Oval frames
• Cat-eye
• Rimless frames
• Frames with information on top-most part to drive the attention upwards
Avoid frames that are narrow, which can make cheeks appear wide.
Oblong/Rectangle Face
Characteristics: Longer than wide; long straight cheek line.
Goal: To add width while minimising appearance of length.
Best Frames:
• Oversized frames
• Square frames
• Tall or deeper frames
• Ornamental temples (add width)
Avoid: Small or narrow frames—these make the face look longer.
3. More Tips to Choose the Perfect Frame
Match Frame Size With Your Face Size
• Small faces → small/medium frames
• Larger faces → medium/large frames
Choose the Right Color
• Warm skin tones → gold, brown, honey, olive, red
• Cool skin tones → silver, black, blue, grey, pink
Consider Your Lifestyle
• Office professionals → simple, sleek frames
• Students / creatives → bold colors, trendy shapes
• Active lifestyle → flexible, durable materials like TR90
Comfort Matters
Check:
• Nose pads
• Lightweight materials
• Proper temple length Snug but not tight fit