How to find the right frames for your face shape

Sunglasses don’t only protect your eyes from your sun, but are also the ultimate fashion statement. I also like to wear them, when I am too lazy to put on eye makeup. Only lipstick or lip gloss and blusher paired with hip sunglasses and I am ready to face the world.

Some people are born with the face shape that can just wear any type of the shades. And well, some are not! I have outlined few guidelines for you to find the perfect frame that suits your face shape best.

Square Face

Facial Features

Angular face with a strong jaw line, broad forehead and square chin. Proportional length and width.

Frames to Try

Oval and round frames

Glasses with temples that are center set or that connect at the top of the frame

Butterfly shaped glasses

Frames to Avoid

Geometric and square shaped frames that accentuate angles of the face

Low-set temples or color accents on the bottom of the frames that draw emphasis to the chin

Oval Face

Facial Features

Mostly balanced proportions. chin is slightly narrower than forehead and cheekbones are high

Frames to Try

Most frame shapes work with oval faces

Square, rectangular and geometric shapes which add angles to soft curves

Frames to Avoid

Frames that are too large for your features

 

Oblong Face

Facial Features

Narrow shape that's longer than it is wide

Angular features with high cheekbones, a longer nose and tall forehead

Frames to Try

Tall frames that help create a shorter face.

Broad glasses with an accented top rim or decorative temple that adds width

Frames to Avoid

Small frames that are out of proportion

Short frames that accentuate

 

Round Face

Facial Features

Full cheeks, rounded chin with few angles.

 Width and length are in same proportions

Frames to Try

Angular and geometric frames that sharpen facial features
Rectangular and horizontal styles make faces appear longer and thinner
Upswept frames that draw attention to top of face
Glasses with temples that connect at the top of the frame add length

Frames to Avoid

Small frames that are out of proportion.

Short frames that accentuate face length.

 

Diamond Face

Facial Features

Narrow at the eye line and the jaw line with a small forehead and chin.

Angular features with dramatic cheekbones.

Frames to Try

Upswept styles like cat eye that emphasize the cheek bones.

Oval frames that maintain balance.

Rimless styles that allow cheek bones to shine.

Frames to Avoid

Narrow frames that draw attention to narrow eye line.

Heart Face

Facial Features

Broad forehead and wide cheek bones that narrow to a small chin.

Frames to Try

Bottom-heavy frames that add width to lower face.

Styles with low-set temples to draw attention downward.

Narrow, round frames that soften the forehead.

Frames to Avoid

Top-heavy styles that draw attention upward.

Decorative temples that accentuate the broad upper face.

 

Triangle Face

Facial Features

Narrow forehead and eye line that widen at the cheeks and the chin.

Frames to Try

Semi-rimless frames that accentuate the upper face.

Top-heavy styles that balance the width of the jaw.

Frame bottoms that angle inward.

Frames to Avoid

Low-set temples that widen the jaw.

Narrow frames that are out of proportion.

Hope you find my post helpful!

xxx Marina

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