Over the years, glasses have gotten a bad rap, giving the impression that you're either a nerd or only for smart people. However, glasses are becoming more of a fashion statement and more comfortable to wear as designers introduce modern styles and designs.
Whether you're an avid eyeglass wearer or new to eyewear, choosing your style can be difficult. If you're adventurous and want to try new frames, or just don't know which style suits your face shape, read on to find the best style for you.
Hearts:
Hearts are known to have a slightly narrower jaw and a wider upper half, and luckily many hearts have large cheekbones. To balance this out and add more width to your jawline, opt for rounder or more oval frames, which will help soften angular lines.
Frames to avoid are frames that are too heavy or decorative tops, as this will only add to the forehead while reducing the lower half of the face.
Oval:
The ellipse is a highly desirable shape, due to its natural symmetry, this shape is easy to style and allows you to experiment more with various styles.
If you prefer to maintain the natural balance of your oval, choose a size that is similar to or slightly larger than the widest part of your face.
Try adjusting the color, thickness and shape of your glasses...why? Because you can!
Down-Based Triangle:
This face shape generally tapers at the forehead while widening at the cheeks and chin.
If you want to more balance your figure, a cat-eye frame or a frame with a slightly thicker top frame will work best for you.
This is a great way to play around and be bold while building a look. Pick a bold block color and have some fun in there...you've got the perfect shape.
Round Face Shapes:
Round face shapes have few structural lines, creating a softer appearance. The width and length of the face should also be very similar.
If you want to elongate your shape and make it look a bit slimmer, angular frames or more rectangular frames can make them wider and longer, both of which will help make your face look slimmer and longer. .
Square Face Shape:
A well-structured and perfectly balanced shape. The forehead is broad, the jaw line is strong, and the overall proportions are well proportioned. Cheekbones with this shape tend to be more in line with other facial features than other shapes with slightly higher cheekbones.
If you want to soften the angles of this face shape, choose frames that are wider than they are long and pair them with thinner frames, which will help achieve a narrower shape. However, avoid frames that are so narrow that they line up with your cheekbones.
Rimless glasses are also a good choice to help soften your frame.
Octagon Face Shape:
The oval is longer than it is wide, with cheekbones slightly higher on the face. Like an oval, an oval can fit into any frame.
Go for something a little bigger, maybe even a king size. A wide and long rectangle or square, although there is nothing restrictive about this shape, be careful when choosing a smaller style as it can look a bit out of place or unbalanced.
Whatever your style: bold, classic, vintage or just cozy. Visit your local optician and let them help you choose your style. Who better than someone who knows face and eye shapes better than yourself!
