How to Pick Glasses by Face Shape
Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape
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1. Prepare:
Stand in front of a mirror with your hair pulled back to clearly see your facial features.
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2. Outline:
Use a washable pencil or lipstick to trace the outline of your face on the mirror, or take a straight-on selfie as a reference.
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3. Compare:
Analyze the shape of your face against common categories outlined below.
1. Oval Face
← Kendall Jenner
- Characteristics: Soft, balanced features with a slightly narrower forehead and rounded chin.
- Best Frames: Almost any style works well! Try rectangular, round, cat-eye, or oversized nerd frames for versatility.
2. Round Face
Hailey Bieber →
- Characteristics: Wider cheeks with soft lines and a rounded chin.
- Best Frames: Angular shapes like square or rectangular frames add definition and elongate the appearance of your face.
3. Heart-Shaped/Triangle Face
← Taylor Swift
- Characteristics: A wider forehead with high cheekbones tapering down to a narrow chin.
- Best Frames: Look for thin full-rimmed glasses, cat-eye styles, or oval shapes that balance out broader foreheads.
4. Long/Rectangular Face
Bella Hadid →
- Characteristics: Longer than wide with straight sides and prominent cheekbones.
- Best Frames: Round or oval frames soften angularity; thick full-rims can also help shorten visual length.
5. Square Face
← "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Audrey Hepburn
- Characteristics: Strong jawline and broad forehead creating equal width throughout.
- Best Frames: For those with a square face shape, round frames are an excellent choice to soften the angular features. However, if you prefer to highlight your strong jawline, square frames can also work well. A great example is Audrey Hepburn, who chose soft-edged square glasses that accentuated her facial structure while adding a touch of elegance and femininity. Whether you opt for round or square frames, the key is to find a style that enhances your unique features and complements your overall look.
6. Diamond-Shaped Face
"The Idea of You" Anne Hathaway →
- Characteristics: Narrow forehead and jawline with broad cheekbones.
- Best Frames: A diamond-shaped face can wear almost any frame style, but avoid overly round frames as they may look stiff. Square frames, especially larger ones, are particularly flattering and help balance facial features for a vibrant appearance. For inspiration, check out Anne Hathaway's stylish sunglasses in "The Idea of You," which complement her diamond-shaped face beautifully.
