How to choose glasses according to your face shape
The shape of the face indicates the type of glasses, both prescription and sunglasses, most suitable for enhancing the features of the face, beyond the models that may be liked or that are trendy.
The frame of the glasses should adapt to the shape of the face. It is essential to find harmony between the lines to soften some traits or perhaps put the emphasis on others.
Eyeglass frame, how to choose it according to the shape of the face
Glasses, both sunglasses and prescription glasses, are one of the most important accessories to wear in everyday life. Indispensable at home, in the office, on the beach or during a sunny afternoon in the mountains, they are useful for keeping visual disturbances at bay but also for protecting your eyes from damage caused by UV rays. They are also a statement accessory that can enhance your appearance. The right frame allows us to complete any look.
Once you have identified the type of glasses that provide adequate correction and/or protection from the sun, the only thing to take into consideration remains aesthetics.
To identify the most suitable frame for your face shape and style, you must keep this consideration in mind: “the shape of your glasses should be the opposite of the shape of your face”.
From the shape of the face to the choice of glasses
Knowing the shape of your face helps you choose the frame that enhances and harmonizes your personal characteristics.
The right glasses create a balance between the features of the face, enhance it and soften some aspects by highlighting others.
To choose the right eyeglass frame, it is essential to carefully observe the shape of your face.
Oval, square, diamond or heart, rectangular or round, the type of face determines the ideal shape of the glasses that will allow you to best express all your personality.
Let’s see which frames are best suited to different face shapes.
Square face
A face is said to be square when it appears angular, with a broad forehead and chin and pronounced cheekbones. If your face is square, try rounded glasses.
The ideal sunglasses in this case are characterized by oval frames and rounded shapes.
Round face
If your face is round, choose a Rectangular frame.
Rectangular frames “break” the structure of the face, making it appear thinner and more elongated.
Those with a round face need to give the face a structure and can do so with a particular model of glasses such as a square shape, or a cat-eye frame that highlights the look. The important thing is to break a balance with glasses that know how to give movement.
Triangular face
The triangular face is wider in the cheekbone area and tapers at the jawline. To minimize the width of the face, the ideal is to wear oversized frames in light colors.
Oval face
In this case , any type of frame is the right frame. With high cheekbones and a slightly narrower chin, the oval face is said to have perfectly balanced proportions.
The frames to prefer in this case are those that enhance the cheekbones.
An oval-shaped face is generally well proportioned, but it can have characteristics for which the frame should be chosen according to individual particularities (for example a very elongated face).
In any case, very thin frames should be avoided, while rectangular ones are preferred.
Heart face
A face is said to be heart-shaped when the jaw appears elongated and pointed. The chin is the narrowest point of the face, while the forehead is wide. Thick-framed glasses are perfect for this type of physiognomy. You can opt for wayfarer, browline, round or cat-eye frames.
Square face
A square face already expresses a great personality, with a pronounced jaw and an important face. For this reason , the shape of the glasses must be useful to soften the corners and make the face softer and softer. You can aim for oval or round frames.
Glasses and face shape: what are the other aspects to consider?
For each facial morphology there are different types of frames that can be adapted in a more than satisfactory way.
It is essential to take the time to understand what is the right shape suitable for your face.
Below are other aspects that can be useful for the correct choice of the right frame for your face.
Nose Shape
This is a very essential aspect. The frame must fit our nose as well as possible. It must be avoided that:
- slides on the nose;
- leaves marks on the skin, which over time become annoying.
When choosing, consider that:
- If you have a narrow bridge of your nose, you should prefer a low, thin bridge. Normally a size of 15 or 17mm is fine;
- If the root of the nose is wide, you must opt for a wide and high bridge, otherwise the glasses will remain too high. It is good to choose a bridge size of 19 or 21mm.
The glasses must fit at the top of the nose, at the bony part and not at the bottom of the cartilage
Eyebrows
The frame should follow the curve of the eyebrows without “cutting” them or joining them in the bridge. The upper limit of the lens should stop at the base of the eyebrows that should not be seen inside the lens.
Cheekbones
The glasses should not touch the cheekbone area because the lenses would fog up, leave unsightly marks, be annoying and also could be unstable.
