 The Right Shape
You should always select a frame that properly fits your face. In general,
the size of the frame should relate to the size of your face, and frames
that contrast with the shape of the face tend to look best. Look at your
face in the mirror and see which shape below is the closest match.
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Oval—Someone with an oval face can
wear almost anything! Choose frames that are as wide or wider than the
broadest part of the face. Save hard geometric shapes and low swooping
temples for someone else.
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Round—Frames should make the face
appear longer and thinner. They should be wider than they are deep. Avoid
excessively round or square styles which exaggerate facial roundness.
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Diamond—Frames should widen the
forehead and jaw while minimizing temples and cheekbones. Rimless, square
or frames with a straight top and curved bottom are all good choices.
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Square—A square face features a strong
jaw line and a wide forehead, chin and cheekbones. Gently curved narrow
styles will minimize squareness and lengthen the face. Frames should be
more horizontal than vertical.
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Oblong—A frame that is deeper than it
is wide will create the illusion of a shorter face. Try round, deep or
low-triangle shapes or frames with a strong horizontal line emphasized by
skiving (ornamental engraving).
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Triangle—Frames should add width to
the forehead while softening and narrowing the appearance of jaw, chin and
cheeks. Frames tops should be slightly heavy, with skiving; bottoms should
angle inward.
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Heart—A wide forehead and high
cheekbones can be offset by a frame that adds width below the eye line.
Try frames that are wider at the bottom, have rounded tops and squared
bottoms, or lightly colored or frameless designs.
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This information is adapted
from the Envision Yourself® program from The Vision Council of America.
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