Glasses come in all manner of shapes and sizes. Some are big and wide, while others are narrow and skinny.
The type of specs you should wear, however, isn’t random. It has a lot to do with the shape of your face. Here is some more information on the styles of glasses you should wear, depending on your face. Take note!
Oval Faces
Many people consider oval faces to be THE ideal face shape. People with this type of face typically have narrow foreheads, more full cheekbones, and then smaller jaws and chins. It’s a structure that looks great, with or without glasses.
The good news for people in this category is that you can get away with practically any style. Wide, oversized frames look great, as do square, wayfarer, and rectangular specs. The advice? Just go for whatever frame you like and will accommodate your lenses prescription.
Square Faces
Square faces start broad at the forehead and continue in that manner down to the chin. Those in this category tend to have full cheeks and cheekbones and jaws that have a relatively flat profile from the front.
Women with square faces tend to have strong jawlines, so many prefer to choose spectacles that soften their features. Round glasses are the most popular here. These have the effect of elongating the face, helping it to appear more proportional than it otherwise might.
Heart-Shaped Faces
People with heart-shaped faces have broad foreheads, slightly narrower cheekbones, and then pointy chins. This facial structure is challenging to buy for, which is one of the things that makes the ideal glasses expensive. People with heart-shaped faces should avoid bottom-heavy frames as this can draw attention to the lower portion of the face. The aim should be to emphasize the middle of the face as much as possible to counteract the narrow chin. Wide lenses work well here.
Diamond-Shaped Faces
Diamond-shaped faces are actually extremely rare. Here, the person has full cheekbones, but a narrow forehead and jawline, combined with a strong brow. Ths structure, therefore, is a kind of variation on the oval, but with a more angular definition.
The best choice for those who occupy this category is to go for rimless, oval frames with a strong brow line. This type of glasses helps you to emphasize facial features like cheekbones while minimizing other parts of the face.
People with this facial structure can also afford to be a little more playful with their choice of frames. Nothing is stopping you, for instance, from choosing cat-eye frames or horn rims for a little added visual pizazz.
Round Faces
The final category of face shape is round faces – or the squashed oval. People with this kind of face don’t typically have any sharp or angular features. Their facial features also tend to congregate centrally.
If you have this type of face, you’ll want to avoid wearing small round frames that mirror your facial structure. Instead, go for more full, more angular frames, especially those that add embellishments at the sides of the glasses.
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