Which Glasses For My Face Shape?
How to Choose a Frame to Suit Your Face Shape
While there are no hard and fast rules for choosing the right frame, we have compiled a simple guide that will help you choose the right style for your face.
You can also use our virtual mirror to help with your decision. Just upload a photo of yourself or have your webcam running, and you can see how any pair of glasses looks on you. All from the comfort of your own home!
People generally fall into the following categories:
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Square Face ShapeYour face is as long as it is wide with a deep forehead and a square jawline. Choose frame styles that are more rounded or oval and avoid slim square or angular-shaped frames. |
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Oval Face ShapeYour face length is roughly equal to one and a half times the width. Your face is well-balanced with high cheekbones and a gently curving jaw. Your forehead is slightly wider than your jaw. |
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Round Face ShapeYour face is as wide as it is long and is fairly short in height with a wide forehead. You have full cheeks and a rounded jawline. Choose frames with lenses that are wider than they are deep, and square in shape. Frames that have decoration where the arm meets the frame would suit. Frames with arms that meet the frame at the top would also suit. Avoid big round frames that make your face look rounder. |
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Heart-Shaped Face ShapeYour face is narrow at the jawline with a small neat chin and mouth and wide at the cheekbones and forehead. Choose a frame style that is slender, rounded or square but avoid a style that has a greater width at the top. This will tend to reflect the shape of your face rather than enhance your look. |
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Oblong Face ShapeYour face is longer than it is wide with high cheekbones and a deep forehead. Choose wider frames and styles with a heavier top. Strong-looking large square frames can often balance a narrow-looking face. Avoid small subtle shapes. |
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Triangle Face ShapeYour face features a jawline that is wider than the cheekbones and forehead, creating a shape that resembles a triangle with its base at the chin and tapering up to the forehead. Choose frames that are wider at the top than the bottom, such as , cat-eye styles or frames with bold, embellished tops. These frames help achieve this balance. Also, consider light or rimless options to draw attention upward. |
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Diamond Face ShapeYour face is characterised by a narrow forehead and jawline with cheekbones being the widest part of the face, creating a diamond-like contour. This face shape typically features high, dramatic cheekbones and a pointed chin. For a diamond face shape, opt for oval, rimless, or cat-eye glasses to soften the cheekbones and balance the face. Browline or semi-rimless styles that widen at the brow and chin are also flattering. |
If you are already wearing glasses and are happy with your style then simply choose a similar frame.
You can try on different glasses without leaving the comfort of your home. Simply use your webcam or upload a photo of yourself to our virtual mirror and see how different styles look on you.
