Frame your face with flattering glasses: Different face shapes require different frames

Face shape can have an effect on which glasses frames look good and which are less than flattering. Glasses are a part of a person’s identity. Use the illustration above to determine which frame shape fits your face.

Rachel Geronimo

Eyewear comes in all shapes and sizes, but how does one find the pair that suits their face best? Just like glasses, faces come in all different forms and can require certain eyewear.

CIRCLE

Circle facial structures are proportional in widths and lengths all around. Find a pair of frames that are thick with boxy shapes. Ignore frames that are circular or you will run the risk of losing definition in your face.

OVAL

Oval face shapes are narrower than circle faces but are still quite rounded. Small frames are not best for oval face shapes. Balance the shape by wearing some oversized glasses that are thick with strong, rounded features.

HEART

Heart face shapes have high cheekbones, wide foreheads and slim chins. Go for glasses that are simple and lightweight. Heavy frames will only make faces look larger, so stick with glasses that have small lenses and thin frames.

DIAMOND

Diamond facial structures have a unique shape that is narrow in the forehead and jaw. Avoid overly large circular and rectangular shaped lenses as the high cheekbones will be overtaken by the eyewear. Give diamond facial features some love by purchasing a pair of glasses that are small in frame or feature a high tip at the end, such as cat eye frames.

SQUARE

Square faces have bold dimensions. They have strong, sharp jaws and broad foreheads. Create symmetry by venturing out for some soft, rounded glasses that will help elongate the face.

OBLONG

Oblong faces are elongated with strong foreheads and chins. Just like the oval-shaped face, stay away from glasses that are short and stubby. They will make the face look out of proportion and will take away from your strong features. Look for frames that are wider than the face.