Choosing the right pair of prescription glasses for a particular face shape can enhance a person’s overall look. Glasses are available in so many different colours, styles and silhouettes, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Selecting the right pair of glasses is important, as most people tend to wear a pair of glasses most of the time. Finding an accessory with a complementary shape, size and colour may present a challenge for some, especially for those that like to change their personal stye on a regular basis. Although which shape is best for which face shape is largely down to personal opinion, there are some general rules that can be followed to ensure the frame helps to balance out the proportions of the face.
What is my face shape?
Some of the most commonly recognised face shapes include square, round, rectangle, heart, oval and triangle.
There are a range of methods that can make determining a face shape easy. The phone method involves taking a photo of the face using a phone, then drawing around the face shape with the coloured pen editing tool. Another way to determine someone’s face shape is to look in a mirror and draw the outline of the face using a washable marker pen.
Best glasses for square faces
Those with square faces have a strong and broad jawline as well as a wide forehead. People with square faces look best in glasses that have rounded edges. Square-shaped faces can wear round, clubmaster or oval frames to add softness and balance to the face. Whether thick or thin frames, large or medium sized, most options will work on this face shape.
Best glasses for round faces
Round faces have a circular look with no sharp edges. Frames that are bold and angular will give the most dimension to round face shapes, such as square and wayfarer styles. Frames with more thin and delicate perimeters may be a good choice for petite faces, and thicker frames may be preferable for larger faces.
Best glasses for rectangular faces
Rectangle face shapes are longer in length (from chin to forehead) and shorter in width. Wayfarer, Clubmaster, cat eye and square glasses will make the face appear like it is wider than it actually is, giving a more balanced look to the face. Although thin frames can work, thicker frames will add extra width in the best way.
Best glasses for heart-shaped faces
Those with heart-shaped faces have small and pointy chins with broad cheekbones and a wide forehead. Cat eye and round glasses will work well, rimless, semi-rimless and transparent frames are also excellent choices for this face shape.
Best glasses for triangle-shaped faces
Triangle face shapes have a wide jawline and a narrower temple. To add more structure to the top of the face, Clubmaster, square and Wayfarer styles can be worn. Frames that are more angular will make the face appear more evenly proportioned.
Try on multiple frames
One of the easiest ways to determine the best frame shape for a face shape is to try on multiple frames. For those that cannot get to their local optician or eyewear shop, online virtual try-on tools, like the one provided by Feel Good Contacts, are an excellent alternative. This allows people to try on as many frames as they like from the comfort of their own home. This online eyewear retailer is also an official distributor of top eyewear brands, giving customers the peace of mind that when they are shopping on the site, they are only buying authentic designer branded products.
Choose the frame shape you like most
It’s worth noting that choosing a pair of glasses that match the shape of the face will exaggerate the face shape and not help to create balance. For example, someone with a square-shaped face wearing a square pair of glasses. However, a face shape guide is simply a set of suggested rules, but as with all fashion, some rules are meant to be broken. Personal preference should always be considered above a face shape style guide.
