Glasses guide
Glasses for a Round 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. A common styling approach is to add visual length and introduce some angles, which can make the overall face shape read as slightly more elongated and defined.
Frame shapes to look for
Do
- Angular frames such as rectangle, square, or geometric shapes can add contrast to softer curves.
- Frames that are wider than they are tall, with clean lines, tend to add definition.
Avoid
- Round or oval frames tend to mirror the face's natural curves rather than add contrast.
- Very small frames can get visually lost against fuller cheeks.
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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