What Style Glasses Suit Your Face Shape?
26 May 2022

There are so many different glasses styles to choose from, that finding the
right pair to suit you can be tricky. However, the most important question
to consider when it comes to finding your perfect fit is - what is your face
shape?
Read on to learn what the common face shapes are, and recommendations for
the type of
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frames that will look fantastic on you.
Oblong Face Shape
Oblong faces are rectangular in shape. They are long and slender with a
straight cheek line and a prominent chin.
- Frames with more depth, such as a
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href="https://www.spex4less.com/glasses?a1_frame_style=Square"
class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>bold square shape</a
>, will offset the length of your face.
- Decorative details and different colours and textures will add some width
to your face.
- Avoid narrow and rectangular frames as they will make your face appear
longer.
- To highlight the natural balance of your face, a
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>cat-eye frame</a
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with upswept corners will emphasise your cheekbones.
Diamond Face Shape
Diamond-shaped faces are the rarest face shape. They have a narrow eye line
and jawline with high, dramatic cheekbones.
- Strong detailing will accentuate your eyes and soften the lower portion of
your face.
- Small
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>oval frames</a
>
will soften the angular lines of your face.
- For men, try a
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>metal rectangular frame</a
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to contrast your facial features.
- For women, try a
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>cat-eye frame</a
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that angles towards the top corner and follows the lines of your face.
- Top-heavy
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will work well to contrast with your cheekbones.
Square Face Shape
Many different kinds of glasses suit square faces. This shape face has a
broad, deep forehead, wide jawline and square chin.
- Soften the edges with an oval frame which will also add
contrast to your angular features.
- A stylish feminine
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href="https://www.spex4less.com/glasses/cat-eye/f/womens"
class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>cat-eye frame</a
>
will soften your edges and add a bit of flair.
- Avoid thin, angular and square styles as these will draw attention to your
chin.
- Complement your face shape with large silhouettes like solid
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class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>round acetate frames</a
>.
Heart Face Shape
This is typically the most versatile of all the face shapes. Heart-shaped
faces have a broad forehead and wide cheekbones that narrow down to a small
chin. Lots of frames suit heart-shaped faces.
- Choose frames that will provide contrast and balance to your face.
- Frames that are wider at the top than the bottom will add width to the top
of your face without exaggerating your cheeks.
- Try light-coloured or
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>rimless frames</a
>
for something subtle that softens your features.
- Wear
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class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>oval-shaped</a
>
glasses as they won’t overemphasise your cheekbones.
Triangular Face Shape
A triangular face shape has a narrow forehead and widens at the cheeks and
chin areas.
- Wide frames are good for triangle face shapes, as they add width to a
narrow forehead.
- Frames that are heavily
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>accented on the top with detailing and colour</a
>
will add balance to the lower third of your face.
- Glasses with a wide or bold brow line will draw attention away from your
jawline and elongate your forehead.
- Glasses that are darker on top and lighter at the bottom, such as
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href="https://www.spex4less.com/glasses/aviator"
class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>aviators</a
>, are ideal for this face shape.
Oval Face Shape
People with oval faces suit most frame shapes. Oval faces are well-balanced
and softly rounded, with a forehead slightly wider than the jaw, and high
cheekbones.
- A
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class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>cat-eye shape</a
>
will complement your face's natural lines and add a vintage twist to your
look.
- Details on the arms will further define your face shape.
- If you prefer subtle, go for a large,
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href="https://www.spex4less.com/glasses/round?a1_frame_material=21"
class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>rounded metal frame</a
>.
- Or, go bold with a funky colour, texture, or frame shape like a
<a
href="https://www.spex4less.com/glasses?a1_frame_material=372&a1_frame_style=380"
class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
><strong
>retro-inspired square or round shape made with thick acetate</strong
></a
>.
Round Face Shape
A round face is all about curves. Round faces are fairly short with a wide
forehead, and often with full cheeks and a rounded chin.
- Balance out your features with a strong brow line.
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>Semi-rimless frames</a
>
are ideal for achieving this.
- <a
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class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>Cat-eye glasses</a
>
have the ability to add length to your face.
- Sharper edges create angles and have a flattering effect. Choose styles
with bold, angular details and clean lines.
Summary
Keep in mind that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing
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href="https://www.spex4less.com/glasses"
class="text-blue-500 hover:underline"
>glasses frames</a
>. You should go with your instincts. Expressing your personal style through
your frames can be a fun way of bringing out your unique personality and
letting yourself shine!
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