Frame Your Face
CHOOSE THE RIGHT GLASSES FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE
So, you need to get a new pair of glasses… If this is your first pair ever, don’t be swayed by the price. Bear in mind, you get what you pay for. The more expensive frames are such due to the materials used, the amount of individual care given to each piece, and most importantly, the way they finally sit on your face!
However, not all pairs suit everyone - it depends on your personality, your style and, even more so, your face shape. Below we have some hints and tips to help you choose a frame according to your face shape.
GLASSES FOR SQUARE shaped FACES
Strong jaw line, broad forehead and a square chin are all signs of a square face. If your face shape matches Kiera Knightley, Demi Moore or Gwyneth Paltrow’s, this is the shape of your face.
Go for:
- Oval, round or butterfly shaped glasses
- Centre set temple or those that connect at the top of the frame would be even better.
Avoid:
- Geometric or square shaped glasses
- Low set temples or colour accents which will emphasise the chin.
GLASSES FOR OVAL shaped FACES
Quite a balanced face shape with the chin usually slightly narrower than the forehead and high cheekbones. If your face shape matches Jessica Alba or Kate Hudson’s, this is the shape of your face.
Go for:
- Lucky you - most frames will work on your face
- Square, rectangular, geometric shapes will add angles to your soft curves.
Avoid:
- Frames that are too big for your features.
GLASSES FOR Oblong shaped FACES
Narrow shaped face, longer than it is wide. High cheekbones and tall forehead are usually part of the package. If your face shape matches Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler or Giselle Bundchen’s, this is the shape of your face.
Go for:
- Tall frames that help create a shorter face
- Broad glasses or decorative temples add width to the face too.
Avoid:
- Small frames that are out of proportion
- Short frames that accentuate your length.
GLASSES FOR ROUND shaped FACES
Full cheeks, rounded chin, few angles. If your face shape matches Oprah Winfrey, Catherine Zeta Jones or Fergie’s, this is the shape of your face.
Go for:
- Angular frames that sharpen your features
- Rectangular and horizontal styles if you want the face to look thinner
- Upswept frames to draw attention to the top of the face
- Glasses with temples that connect at the top of the frame to add length.
Avoid:
- Small frames that are out of proportion
- Short frames that accentuate your length.
GLASSES FOR DIAMOND shaped FACES
Narrow at the eye line and jawline, small forehead and small chin with dramatic cheekbones. If your face shape matches Rihanna or Nicole Kidman’s, this is the shape of your face.
Go for:
- Upswept styles like cats eyes that emphasise the cheekbones
- Oval frames if you want to maintain balance
- Rimless styles to allow cheekbones to shine.
Avoid:
- Narrow frames as they accentuate the narrow eye lines.
GLASSES FOR HEART SHAPED FACES
Broad forehead, wide cheekbones, narrow jaw. May have a pointy chin. If your face shape matches Reese Witherspoon or Jennifer Lopez’s, you have a heart shaped face.
Go for:
- Bottom heavy frames that add width to the lower face
- Styles with low set temples to draw attention downward
- Narrow, round frames that soften the forehead.
Avoid:
- Top heavy styles that draw attention upwards
- Decorative temples that accentuate a broad upper face.