Best glasses for your face shape
The goal of a frame is balance. Pick frames that contrast with your strongest lines, so angular faces get curved frames and soft faces get structure. These tips apply equally to men and women, and men can use the same frame shapes in more neutral colors.
Oval face
Rectangular
Geometric
Aviator
Avoid: Frames much wider than the cheekbones add width you do not need.
- Square or rectangular frames
- Bold geometric frames
- Aviators
Diamond face
Oval
Cat-eye
Browline
Avoid: Narrow frames sitting right at the cheekbones can emphasize their width.
- Oval frames
- Cat-eye frames
- Browline frames
Oblong face
Oversized
Round
Geometric
Avoid: Small narrow frames make the face look longer.
- Oversized frames
- Round frames
- Deep frames with decorative temples
Square face
Round
Oval
Rimless
Avoid: Boxy square frames emphasize the angles.
- Round frames
- Oval frames
- Rimless or thin frames
Heart face
Round
Aviator
Rimless
Avoid: Heavy top-heavy frames add width where you already have it.
- Frames wider at the bottom
- Aviators
- Light rimless frames
Triangle face
Browline
Cat-eye
Geometric
Avoid: Frames that are wider at the bottom draw attention to the jaw.
- Browline frames
- Cat-eye frames
- Frames heavier on top
Round face
Rectangular
Geometric
Browline
Avoid: Small round frames repeat the curves of the face.
- Rectangular frames
- Angular frames
- Geometric frames
Rectangle face
Oversized
Round
Oval
Avoid: Small rectangular frames repeat the long, angular lines.
- Round or oval oversized frames
- Deep frames
- Frames with decorative temples