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When searching for frames, do you ever wonder, ‘What glasses suit me best?’ With so many different styles to choose from (we have over 1000!), we understand that finding the right pair can be tricky, but did you know that one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to finding your perfect fit is your face shape? In fact, there are seven common face shapes that are better suited to certain types of glasses frame.
A good way to discover your face shape is to stand in front of a mirror with your hair out of your face and compare it to the shapes listed in our guide. Alternatively, you could even draw the outline of your face onto the mirror using lipstick. It sounds unconventional, but it works!
Check out our Face Shape Guide below, compare your own face shape to the ones listed, and discover your ideal style.
Oblong face shape
An oblong face is longer than it is wide and has a long, straight cheek line. If you have this face shape you should consider the following:
Diamond face shape
Diamond-shaped faces are narrow at the eye line and jawline, and have broad cheekbones that may be high and dramatic. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Square face shape
A square face has a broad, deep forehead, wide jaw line and square chin. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Heart face shape
Heart-shaped faces have a broad forehead and wide cheekbones that narrow down to a small chin. Lots of shapes will suit you, but your goal is to choose frames that will provide contrast and balance to your face. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Triangle face shape
Base-up triangle-shaped faces have a broad forehead and wide cheek bones that narrow to a small chin. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Oval face shape
Oval faces are well balanced and softly rounded, with a forehead slightly wider than the jaw and high cheekbones. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Round face shape
A round face is fairly short with a wide forehead, often with full cheeks and a rounded chin. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Blogger Kate Winney, helps explain how to find the perfect frames based on your face shape.
An oblong face is longer than it is wide and has a long, straight cheek line. If you have this face shape you should consider the following:
Diamond-shaped faces are narrow at the eye line and jawline, and have broad cheekbones that may be high and dramatic. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
A square face has a broad, deep forehead, wide jaw line and square chin. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Heart-shaped faces have a broad forehead and wide cheekbones that narrow down to a small chin. Lots of shapes will suit you, but your goal is to choose frames that will provide contrast and balance to your face. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Base-up triangle-shaped faces have a broad forehead and wide cheek bones that narrow to a small chin. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Oval faces are well balanced and softly rounded, with a forehead slightly wider than the jaw and high cheekbones. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
A round face is fairly short with a wide forehead, often with full cheeks and a rounded chin. If you have this face shape, you should consider the following:
Blogger, Kate Winney, helps explain how to find the perfect frames based on your face shape.