Choosing the best eyeglasses can be confusing owing to the wide range of options available. Unfortunately, wearing the wrong frames can affect your appearance and personality. Taking time to choose the right frame can ensure you get eyeglasses that enhance your features and boost your confidence. Fortunately, there are eyeglass styles to suit every face shape. 

Know Your Face Shape 

The first step in choosing eyeglasses is determining the shape of your face. You need to know the eyeglasses that will enhance your best features. To determine your facial shape, look at your forehead width, cheekbones, and jawline. These features will help determine whether your face is round, square, oval, heart-shaped, or diamond-shaped.

·      Round Face 

A round-shaped face tends to be symmetrical, with the length and width being relatively equal. The chin or jawline appears rounded with no hard angles. A round face does not possess prominent cheekbones.

You should choose angled or rectangular frames if you have a round face. Square or car-eye frames are also ideal. Avoid round eyeglasses that clash with the features, making the face appear rounder. 

·      Square Face 

Sharp angles characterize a square face, the jawline being the most prominent feature. The forehead and cheekbones have relatively equal widths, creating a square, symmetrical appearance.

For this kind of face, round frames will soften the angle, enhancing the appearance. A thin frame, wider than the cheekbones, will help soften the square features. Avoid angular or boxy frames that highlight sharp angles. 

·      Oval Face

An oval facial shape is the most versatile when choosing eyeglasses. The face is longer than it is wide. It usually has distinguishing features such as a broad forehead, round jawline, and chin, forming an oval. If you have an oval face, square, rectangular, or geometric frames will enhance your features. Choose wide frames but avoid oversize eyeglasses that can disrupt your facial symmetry. 

·      Heart-shaped Face

A heart-shaped face has a prominent forehead, high cheekbones, and a pointed chin. The features become shaper toward the bottom, just like a heart. Choose frames that take attention away from the broad forehead. To balance the narrow chin and large forehead, choose bottom-heavy frames that are slightly wider than the forehead. D-frames and Aviators are good choices for this face. Avoid frames with heavy or embellished tops. 

·      Diamond-shaped Face

You have a diamond-shaped face if your cheekbones are your most prominent feature. People with this facial shape have smaller foreheads and jawlines, causing the cheeks to stand out. The forehead width is the main difference between a diamond and a heart-shaped face. The best frames are round or geometric shapes. Oval, Aviators, and cat-eye frames are also ideal. Avoid frames that highlight narrow features. 

When determining your face shape, consider your jawline, length of your face, forehead width, and width of the cheekbones. To make the best choice, look for frames that highlight your best features or draw attention to certain areas of your face. For the best results, look for eyeglasses that suit your personality.

For more on choosing the right glasses for your face shape, visit Raleigh Eye Center at our Raleigh, Durham, Henderson, Reidsville, North Carolina, or South Hill, Virginia, offices. Call (919) 876-2427 or (919) 899-2472 to schedule an appointment today.