How to Choose the Perfect Glasses Frames for Your Face Shape and Style

By Molly Peck, Contributor  |  February 10, 2025 | 12:00pm
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Choosing the right glasses can make you feel confident with your look. When selecting glasses frames that suit your specific face shape, they can elevate your style by acting as a complementary accessory. Beyond aesthetics, your glasses must be comfortable. This guide can show you how to determine your face shape and essential components to keep in mind for the fit of your new frames.

 

Tips for Choosing Frames That Fit Well

Poor vision is often the first telltale sign that you may need glasses. Other common signs can include frequent headaches and eye strain. Making sure your new frames fit well is the best way to reduce these common symptoms. 

Remember the frame’s bridge, which ensures that it rests securely on your nose without slipping. Measure this on yourself by measuring the distance between the two inside points of an old pair of glasses. If you’ve never had glasses before, estimate where you would want your lenses to end and measure from one side to the other.

Measure from the outer edge of your eye to the back of your ear to ensure your glasses have the proper temple length. This is important to prevent your glasses from slipping throughout the day. The length should be long enough to wrap around your ears.

 

How to Determine Your Face Shape

Understanding your face shape is crucial for selecting frames that complement your features. The most common face shapes are oval, triangle, heart, round, and square. 

To determine which shape your face is, pay close attention to three key features: your forehead, jawline, and cheekbones. One fun trick to see your face shape is to stand about 2 feet away from a mirror and trace the outline of your face with a dry-erase marker. 

It should become clear if your cheekbones protrude, making you a square or heart face. A narrow forehead and jawline is a diamond, while a softly curved face with similar width and height is round. The most universally flattering oval has soft features that don’t stand out from the other features but have a slightly longer height than width.

 

Best Frames for Each Face Shape

While the addition of glasses sometimes may make someone seem more intellectual, as often used in movies, finding a pair that complements your specific features can instead have a fashion-forward statement. 

As mentioned earlier, oval face shapes can easily suit any style. With this face shape, you can feel free to experiment as much as you’d like to find a frame that suits your taste. Whether you prefer funky geometric frames or a subdued rectangular look, rest assured that you can rock it. 

Round faces should opt for more angular frames like squares or rectangles. This will add some definition to their soft features, bringing out the best in their faces.

Square faces may look best with round or oval frames that help soften your angular features.

Diamond-shaped faces can wear rimless, oval, or cat-eye frames, highlighting the incredible cheekbone area without adding width. 

 

The Latest Trends With Glasses

No matter what your preferred style is, there’s a trend that can suit you. 

Minimalistic, thin wire frames that embody sophisticated taste are just as in style as bold-colored, chunky frames. People are also turning to more retro-inspired frames like wayfarers and cat-eye shapes.

 

Choosing Glasses That Look and Feel Awesome

The right pair of glasses is a conglomerate of comfort, style, and functionality. While utility may be the most crucial aspect for some, style may be more important for others.

Remember your unique lifestyle and needs when choosing frames that will stay with you throughout the day. Don’t feel afraid to stand out from the crowd. After all, your glasses are a deeply personal reflection of your preferences.

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