Glasses guide
Glasses for a Heart Face Shape
A commonly used rule of thumb among opticians is to choose a frame shape that contrasts with your face shape rather than mirrors it — for example, adding angles where a face is soft and curves where a face is angular. Styling often aims to add visual width or fullness near the jaw and chin to balance the broader forehead, or to soften the forehead's width with coverage.
Frame shapes to look for
Do
- Frames that are wider at the bottom, or light, rimless styles, can balance a narrower chin.
- Round or cat-eye frames with gentle curves tend to complement the taper of this shape.
Avoid
- Frames that are heavily decorated or thick along the top edge can draw more attention to the forehead.
- Very narrow frames can make the chin look even smaller by comparison.
A few more fitting tips
- Frame width should generally line up with the widest part of your face, not extend noticeably beyond it.
- Eyebrows are typically most visible just above or at the top of the frame, rather than hidden behind it.
- Frame color and material (bold plastic vs. thin metal) can soften or sharpen a look independent of the frame’s outline shape.
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