Face Shape Guide

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Figuring out the shape of your face will help you to choose flattering frames. Decide which shape your face matches: square, oval, oblong, round, diamond, heart, triangle.

Square faces are angular with a strong jaw line. They typically have a broad forehead and square chin and are of proportional length and width. Oval and round frames with temples that are connected to the top or center of the frame’s sides flatter this face shape the most. The shape of the frames will soften the angles of the face, and the higher-set temples will draw emphasis away from the chin.

Oval faces have the most balanced proportions, with a chin that is just narrower than the forehead and high cheek bones. Most frames will work with this face type, but square and other geometric shapes are particularly flattering by introducing angles to the curves. Very large shaped frames should be avoided as they can overpower an oval face’s features. Oblong faces are narrow and longer than they are wide. They have angular features such as high cheek bones, longer noses, and tall foreheads. Tall frames help flatter this face type by creating the impression of a shorter face. Broad glasses with thicker top rims or decorative temples can also flatter by adding width. Small and short frames should be avoided as they can lengthen an oblong face.

Round faces have full cheeks, a rounded chin, few angles, and the width and length are equal. Angular and geometric frames can sharpen the facial features of a round face. Rectangular and horizontal frames give the impression that you have a longer and thinner face. Upswept (cat eye) frames will draw attention to the top of the face, and frames with temples that connect to the top will add length to the face.

Diamond faces are narrower at the eye and jaw lines with a small forehead and chin, angular features, and dramatic cheek bones. Upswept (cat eye) frames will draw attention to the top of the face and emphasize the cheek bones. Rimless frames will also help to emphasize cheek bones. Oval frames will maintain balance of the face. Narrower frames should be avoided as they can draw attention to the narrower eye line of a diamond face.

Heart faces have a broad forehead and wide cheek bones that narrow into a small chin. Bottom-heavy frames add width to the lower part of a heart face. Styles with low temples draw attention downward and narrow round frames soften the forehead. Upswept (cat eye) frames and decorative temples will draw attention to the top of the face and should be avoided.

Triangle faces have a narrower forehead and eye line and widen to the cheeks and the chin. Semi-rimless and upswept (cat eye) frames will accentuate the upper face. Upswept frames will also balance the width the width of the jaw with visual weight. Frame bottoms that angle inward help to make the bottom half of the face appear less wide. Low-set temples and narrow frames will widen the face and make it disproportional and are to be avoided.