How to Choose the Right Glasses for Your Face Shape
Finding the perfect pair of glasses is more than just a practical choice — it’s a style statement. Your eyewear (along with correcting your vision) should highlight your best features. But with so many styles and frames out there, it can be confusing to know which one would suit you.
If you know your face shape, this becomes much simpler. Whether you have angular or softer features, the right eyewear can enhance your natural looks. In this guide, we’ll help you discover which frames work best for your face shape.
Eyewear Frames for Face Shapes
When selecting glasses for your face shape, it’s important to first understand the proportions and characteristics of your face shape. Here are the most common face shapes and how to select glasses for each.
Oblong Face Shape
- Features: Long proportions, making the face appear longer than wider.
- Celebs with an oblong face shape: Bella Hadid, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jake Gyllenhaal
- Eyewear for your face shape: Oversized frames work best. These frames add width to your face and help balance out the length, giving you more proportion. Focus on frames with thicker rims that provide a horizontal line across your face.
Oval Face Shape
- Features: Balanced proportions, with a tall forehead and wide cheekbones. Your face is longer than it is wider.
- Celebs with an oval face shape: Beyonce, Julia Roberts, Ryan Gosling, Idris Elba
- Glasses for your face type: People with oval face shapes have a lot of options as this is a versatile face shape. Square or rectangular frames are great for adding definition and structure to the soft curves of an oval face. You can also choose round or oval frames that complement the curves of your face and create a softer appearance.
Diamond Face Shape
- Features: A narrow hairline and forehead, high cheekbones, and a pointed chin. Connecting these points with straight lines would create a diamond shape.
- Celebs with a diamond face shape: Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Christian Bale
- Recommended glasses based on face shape: For the angular features of a diamond face shape, cat-eye frames can accentuate the cheekbones and add width to your forehead. Alternatively, round or oval frames are great options to add softness to the angular features.
Heart Shaped Face
- Features: Wide forehead and a narrow, pointed chin.
- Celebs with a heart face shape: Scarlett Johansson, Stephanie Hsu, Bradley Cooper, Donald Glover.
- Best glasses for your face shape: The goal of your frames is to balance out the sharp angles of your narrow chin by softening it or adding width. Round or oval frames complement the soft features of a heart-shaped face. Alternatively, frames with a thicker bottom can add width to your face, creating a more balanced look by drawing attention downward to the chin.
Square Face Shape
- Features: Strong jawline, broad forehead, and equal width and length of the face.
- Celebs with a square face shape: Sandra Bullock, Lucy Liu, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt.
- Eyewear for your face shape: Oval or round glasses work well for square faces. These frames soften the sharp angles and structured lines of the face. Any frames with rounded corners and edges will soften the angular jawline.
Inverted Triangle Face Shape
- Features: Wide forehead, narrow chin and prominent cheekbones.
- Celebs with a triangular face shape: Reese Witherspoon, Paula Patton, Timothee Chalamet
- Best glasses for your face shape: Aviators with rounded bottoms or frames with a thicker bottom add width to the narrow chin. Round or oval frames soften the sharp angles of the chin, drawing attention to the eyes and away from the jawline.
Round Face Shape
- Features: Soft curves, rounded cheeks, and equal width and length.
- Celebs with a round face shape: Selena Gomez, Chrissy Teigen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Usher
- Glasses for your face shape: Rectangular or square frames are a great choice for round faces. These frames add structure and sharp lines, helping to elongate the face and create a more defined look. Avoid small or round frames as they can make the face appear even rounder or larger.
Pear Shaped Face
- Features: Narrow forehead, wider jawline and chin.
- Celebs with a pear-shaped face: Kelly Osbourne, Jenna Ushkowitz, John Krasinski, Matt Bomer.
- Recommended Frames: Bold top frames, aviator, or cat-eye styles. These frames add width to the narrow forehead. Aviators with a wide upper portion can also look flattering.
Choosing Frame Colours Based on Skin Tone
Your frame colours can complement your natural complexion. Generally, skin tones are divided into warm and cool categories:
- Warm Tones: If you have a warm skin tone (golden, yellow or peach undertones), consider frames in warm colours like browns, gold, reds and oranges, or earthy tones.
- Cool Tones: If you have a cool skin tone (pink, red or blue undertones), frames in silver, black, cool blues, or grey will look great.
- Neutral Tones: If you have a mix of warm and cool undertones, you can wear a range of colours and experiment with bolder colours.
When picking frames, consider your hair colour. If you are someone who frequently changes their hair colour, get a neutral-coloured frame or a clear frame for versatility.
Material Options
Eyewear comes in a variety of materials, each with its own look and feel. When choosing the material of your frames, consider your lifestyle and personal preferences. If comfort is your priority, consider frames made from lightweight materials like titanium or plastic. These options are durable, lightweight, and comfortable to wear all day. If you have an active lifestyle and wear glasses during sports, lightweight frames are a good option. For those who prefer a bold look, chunky or heavy frames made from metal can add a signature look to your daily style.
Generally, the kind of lens you choose has no effect on your frames. Most lenses can fit all eyewear, whether you use glasses for myopia treatment or as an accessory.
How to Select Glasses That Suit You
Selecting eyewear that suits you goes beyond just choosing frames based on your face shape. Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect pair:
- What frames suit you? Try out different frames. At Vision Camberwell, we welcome you to come in and try our range of frames.
- What glasses fit my face? Ensure that your glasses fit properly and are comfortable to wear for long periods. Focus on comfort. This means checking that the frames fit your nose, don’t pinch behind your ears, and aren’t too heavy. If you’re buying spectacles for the first time, our dispensing opticians can help you find a comfortable fit.
- What’s your style? Glasses are an extension of your personality. Choose frames that match your everyday style — whether that’s classic, trendy, or bold.
- Do you need blue light protection? If you spend a lot of time on your phone, computer, or tablet, look for glasses with blue light-blocking technology to protect your eyes from strain.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Frames?
Eyewear, while being immensely practical, can also be a stylish accessory. The optometrists at Vision Camberwell can help you pick the right option based on your face shape, needs and lifestyle. We have a massive range of designer and more affordable frames. We stock frames from Australia and all around the world, including leading brands from France, Italy, Spain, Denmark and Japan, to ensure we have the perfect frame for you.
Find your new frame at Vision Camberwell, from classic, timeless styles to edgier options. Our optometrists work with a variety of lens suppliers all over Australia to find the right fit for your eyecare and treatment. Get in touch with our team for more information on selecting the right eyewear.
