Finding the Best Eyewear for Your Face Shape

With so many styles and frames available both online and in stores, finding flattering glasses can feel challenging. Our professional eyewear stylists can help style you in person at any one of our locations across California. You can book an in-person styling appointment or schedule a virtual consultation. 

Or, if you’re looking for help remotely, this guide will help you identify the perfect pair of eyeglasses and / or sunglasses based on your face shape.

Best Glasses Shape for a Round Face 

Round face shapes are characterized by soft, curvy features, with width and length in the same proportions and less defined angles. Round faces have naturally youthful features, which can be complemented by contrasting geometric eyeglasses. 

The best glasses for a round face are wide, square or striking rectangular-shaped styles with a transparent bridge and thinner frames. This will add length and elongate your round face. Avoid wearing small and short frames with round lenses. 

What to Look For

• Rectangle lenses

• Square lenses 

• Wide frames 

• Thinner frames

What to Avoid

• Small frames with round lenses

• Short frames with round lenses

Best Glasses Shape for an Oval Face

Oval face shapes are known for their balanced proportions. You can wear any eyeglass style with confidence, with great flexibility in shape, color or print. With this face shape, you can play with a variety of textures and angles. Frames that are equal to or larger than the fullest part of your face are optimal. 

Rectangle frames are the most common frame shape because their horizontal orientation can balance the vertical features of oval faces. Seize the opportunity to wear different glasses styles that accentuate your best features.

What to Look For

• Frames that are equal to or larger than the fullest part of your face

• Rectangle frames

• Square frames

What to Avoid

• Very narrow frames

• Circle frames

Best Glasses for a Heart-Shaped Face

Sometimes called a base-up triangle face shape, heart-shaped faces often have broader foreheads and cheekbones with a narrower chin. The right frames can help create a more balanced, elongated look. 

Direct the attention downward to elongate the face by wearing thin frames with wide lower edges and fewer straight lines. Go for a playful look with thin, light-colored oval or round-shaped glasses that are rimless and have a light, airy appearance. Cat-eye styles or glasses that feature rounded edges are also good choices to enhance face symmetry. These choices can help create a more balanced look. Avoid dark frames with top-heavy styles or decorative designs. 

What to Look For

• Thin frames with wide lower edges

• Cat-eye styles

What to Avoid

• Dark frames

• Top-heavy styles 

• Decorative designs

Best Glasses for a Diamond Face Shape

A diamond-shaped face is characterized by a narrow jawline and forehead with a dramatic and broad cheekbone as the widest part of the face. This is said to be the rarest face shape. To highlight the eyes and soften the cheekbones, opt for frames that have detailing or distinctive brow lines. Rimless eyeglasses and frames with oval or cat-eye shapes can also be good choices. Oval and rimless frames can help complement wider cheekbones. Avoid narrow frames or shapes that overpower facial features.

What to Look For

• Rimless frames

• Oval lenses

• Cat-eye shapes

What to Avoid

• Narrow frames

• Thin frames

Best Glasses Shape for a Square Face

The bold features of a square face naturally make you a head-turner, with the width and length roughly the same proportions. A strong horizontal jawline and a broad forehead give you a distinctive look. Looking to elongate your face? Try narrow, round or oval frame styles that have more width than depth. Choose semi-rimless frames to help accentuate your eyes and create a playful balance to your well-defined jawline. Enhance your angles and don’t be afraid to experiment with thin and curved eyeglass frames, such as cat-eye styles. Avoid most geometric, square shapes and light-colored frames.

What to Look For

• Narrow frames

• Round frames

• Oval frames

• Semi-rimless frames

What to Avoid

• Square lenses

• Light-colored frames 

• Geometric frames

Best Oblong Face Shape Glasses

Oblong faces are also referred to as rectangular face shapes. Characterized by having an elongated and narrow face shape with very few angles, you may also have a long, straight cheek line. Create the illusion of a shorter, more balanced face by using frames that add width. Avoid wearing small-framed glasses; opt for oversized sunglasses, even with thick frames. 

Frames with decorative or contrasting temples also work well for oblong face shapes, including sunglasses with deep lenses. The bold and sharp angles and lines will give oblong faces an edge, contrasting their soft features.

What to Look For

• Oversized sunglasses

• Thick frames

• Decorative frames

What to Avoid

• Small-framed glasses

• Small round frames

Find Glasses For Your Face Shape With Alexander Daas Opticians

Are you looking for glasses frames for your face shape? Visit an Alexander Daas optical shop in Del Mar (San Diego), Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Clemente (Orange County) or San Francisco and meet with an eyewear stylist to help find the best glasses for your face shape. Virtual styling consultations are also available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know my face shape?

The easiest way to determine your face shape is to measure and compare the proportions of your jawline, cheekbones and face length. Comparing the width and height of each facial component will help you determine your face shape. 

What factors determine the best glasses for face shape?

Complexion, eye color, eyebrow color and face shape are the most important factors to consider when looking for new everyday glasses. Knowing which frame style flatters your facial features is key to determining whether a specific glasses style will look good on you. 

Do I have to choose glasses that complement my face shape?

No, you can always wear glasses that complement your personality and style. However, understanding how different frame lengths, sizes and shapes affect your appearance can boost confidence and lead to a more flattering look.