Your Guide to the Best Frames for Your Face
The right pair of frames can do more than complete your look—they can enhance your features and reflect your personality. But with so many styles out there, where do you start? The key is understanding your face shape and choosing frames that flatter it. Use this guide to discover which styles are made for you.
How to Determine Your Face Shape
Before choosing frames that flatter your features, it helps to know your face shape. Each shape has its own unique structure—and once you identify yours, finding the right fit becomes way easier.
Start by looking in a mirror or snapping a well-lit, front-facing selfie. Focus on these key features:
- Is it softly curved or more angular and defined?
- Is it broad and prominent, or more narrow compared to your cheeks and jaw?
- Are they high and dramatic, or subtle and rounded?
- Does your face appear longer than it is wide, or more balanced in proportion?
Try This Tip:
Take a selfie and use your phone or a drawing app to trace the outline of your face—forehead to chin, skipping the ears. This outline makes it easier to visualize your face shape and compare it to the styles below.
Once you've identified your shape, scroll down to see our frame recommendations for each one—from bold and angular styles to soft, curved silhouettes that balance and highlight your features just right.
Choosing Glasses for Your Face Shape
Understanding your face shape helps you choose frames that not only fit well but also highlight your best features. Think of the suggestions below as a starting point to enhance and balance your natural look. Most importantly, your eyewear should reflect you—so embrace what you love and have fun making it your own.
Round
A round face features soft curves, with a width and height that are nearly equal—giving it a circular appearance. Full cheeks and gently rounded angles are common traits of this shape.
Frame Recommendations:
- Rectangular Frames – These add structure and help elongate the face, creating a more balanced look.
- Square Frames – Their strong lines contrast beautifully with soft facial features, adding definition.
- Cat-Eye Frames – The upswept shape lifts the face and draws the eye upward, giving the illusion of length with a touch of flair.
Oval
An oval face is naturally balanced, with a slightly wider forehead, high cheekbones, and a softly tapered jawline. Its gently curved shape works well with many frame styles.
Frame Recommendations:
- Rectangular Frames – Clean, horizontal lines add structure and complement the soft curves of an oval face.
- Geometric Frames – Angular shapes create contrast and bring visual interest to your balanced features.
- Wraparound or Sporty Frames – Perfect for active lifestyles, these frames hug your face comfortably while highlighting your well-proportioned shape.
Square
A square face is characterized by a broad forehead, strong jawline, and a square-shaped chin. The width and length of the face are nearly equal, creating a bold, angular look.
Frame Recommendations:
- Round Frames – Soft curves help balance sharp angles and add contrast to the face’s strong structure.
- Oval Frames – These slightly elongated shapes help create a more balanced silhouette by gently softening facial lines.
- Cat-Eye Frames – The upswept corners draw attention upward and help soften the jawline for a more lifted look.
Heart
A heart face shape features a broad forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow, pointed chin. The forehead is usually the widest part of the face, creating a soft, tapered silhouette.
Frame Recommendations:
- Bottom-Heavy Frames – These styles add visual weight to the lower half of the face, helping balance a narrower chin.
- Rimless Frames – Soft, minimal designs reduce emphasis on the forehead and create a more balanced look.
- Aviator Frames – With their wider top and tapered bottom, aviators complement high cheekbones and bring balance to a narrow chin.
Diamond
A diamond face shape is narrow at the forehead and jawline, with wide, high-set cheekbones that create a striking, angular look. This is considered the rarest face shape.
Frame Recommendations:
- Oval Frames – These curved styles soften sharp angles and add balance to the face’s proportions.
- Cat-Eye Frames – The upswept design draws attention to the eyes and cheekbones while adding width to the upper face.
- Rimless or Narrow Frames – Lightweight styles complement your features without overwhelming them, letting cheekbones take center stage.
Triangle
A triangle face shape features a narrow forehead that gradually widens through the cheeks and chin. The jawline is typically the broadest part of the face, giving it a strong, grounded appearance.
Frame Recommendations:
- Top-Heavy Frames – Styles that are bold on top and lighter on the bottom—like aviators—draw attention upward and help balance the jawline.
- Cat-Eye Frames – The upswept shape adds width to the upper face, creating visual harmony.
- Flat-Top or Sporty Frames – Sleek and functional, these frames complement the proportions of a triangle face while adding a modern edge.
