Choose frames for your face shape

Find your face shape

Pull your hair back and look straight into a mirror. Notice whether your face is about as wide as it is long, where it is widest, and whether your jaw is soft or defined. Many faces mix two shapes, which simply means more frames to try.

Shapes to try

• Round face: rectangle, square and geometric frames add definition.
• Square face: round, oval and cat-eye frames soften a strong jaw.
• Oval face: balanced proportions suit most shapes; try a bolder frame.
• Heart face: lighter rims, oval or rimless frames balance a wider forehead.
• Diamond face: oval and cat-eye frames work with high cheekbones.

Proportion

The top of the frame should follow your brow line rather than sit far above or below it. Frames that are about as wide as the widest part of your face tend to look balanced. Very small frames on a broad face, or oversized frames on a narrow one, draw attention to the difference.

Colour

Black and dark tortoise give a strong, defined line. Clear, grey and light colours feel softer and lighter. If you are unsure, pick a colour close to your hair or eyebrow tone. Skin tone matters too: warm complexions often suit tortoise, gold and olive, while cool complexions suit black, silver, grey and blue.

Comfort comes first

A shape you love will not suit you if the bridge pinches or the temples press. Check the width and bridge before you decide on style, then use shape suggestions to choose between frames that already fit.

Scale to your features

Face shape is only half of the picture. Size matters too. Fine features usually look best with thinner rims and smaller lenses, while stronger features carry thicker acetate and larger shapes. If you wear a strong prescription, a smaller frame keeps the lens edges thinner as well.

The top line

The top of the frame frames your eyebrows. A frame that follows your brow line looks settled; one that cuts across the middle of the brow can look restless. Cat-eye and browline frames lift the outer edge, which can brighten the face.

Comparing frames at home

• Take a straight-on photo of yourself in your current glasses for reference.
• Compare its proportions with the frame widths on our product pages.
• Shortlist two or three shapes that fit, then choose by colour.

Glasses and hairstyle

Hair changes how a frame reads. Long hair around the face softens a strong frame, while short or tied-back hair puts the frame in full view. If you wear a fringe, check that the top of the frame does not hide under it or press it against your forehead.

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