Glasses for Your Face Shape
The right frame brings out your best features and creates balance. Here you find out which face shape you have, which frame shapes usually suit it and which of our glasses are a good choice for your face.
Which glasses suit my face shape?
The rule of thumb is to choose a frame that contrasts with the shape of your face. A round face gets more structure from angular frames, while a square face is softened by round and oval frames. An oval face suits most shapes. The frame should also be about as wide as your face and follow the line of your eyebrows. See which frames suit your face shape
How do I find my face shape?
Stand in front of a mirror with your hair pulled back and take four measurements with a tape measure, or simply compare by eye. It is the relationship between the measurements that decides your face shape.
What face shapes are there?
Most faces resemble one of these six shapes. Many people have features of two shapes, and then you can choose frames that suit both.
Which glasses suit which face shape?
The table sums up the rules of thumb and which of our frames usually suit each face shape.
| Face shape | Recognized by | Choose | From Corlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oval | Longer than wide, soft lines | Most shapes | Jimi, Gelo, Romy |
| Round | As long as wide, soft jaw | Rectangular and square | Romy, Will, Jimi |
| Square | Wide forehead and angular jaw | Round and oval | Todd, Kim, Selma |
| Heart | Wide forehead, narrow chin | Light, round and aviator | Gelo, Celia, Louis |
| Long | Clearly longer than wide | Tall and large frames | Will, Kim, Victoria |
| Diamond | Wide cheekbones, narrow forehead and chin | Oval and soft | Selma, Aidan, Louis |
Which glasses suit an oval face?
An oval face is a little longer than it is wide and has soft lines without clear edges. It is the most balanced shape, and most frames suit it.
Choose a frame that is about as wide as the widest part of your face. Square, rectangular and aviator frames all work well.
Which glasses suit a round face?
A round face is about as long as it is wide, with full cheeks and a soft jawline.
Angular frames add structure and make the face look longer. Choose rectangular or square frames that are wider than they are tall, and avoid small round frames.
Which glasses suit a square face?
A square face has a wide forehead, wide cheekbones and an angular jawline, and is about as long as it is wide.
Round and oval frames soften the straight lines and create balance. Avoid very angular frames that emphasize the jawline.
Which glasses suit a heart-shaped face?
A heart-shaped face is widest at the forehead and narrows towards a small chin.
Choose light frames that do not make the upper part of the face heavier. Round frames, slim metal frames and aviator frames, which are wider at the bottom, create balance.
Which glasses suit a long face?
A long face is clearly longer than it is wide, often with a straight cheek line.
Tall and large frames cover more of the length of the face and make it look more balanced. Avoid small and low frames.
Which glasses suit a diamond-shaped face?
A diamond-shaped face has wide cheekbones and a narrower forehead and chin.
Oval frames and frames with soft lines bring out the cheekbones without making the face wider. Avoid frames that are narrower than your cheekbones.
What should I think about besides face shape?
Face shape is a good starting point, but size and your own style matter just as much.
Good to know
If you are unsure which frame suits you, order it first as a non-prescription Blue Light model. It can be returned within 30 days.
Glasses in different shapes
A selection of our optical frames, with the frame shape under each model.
Optical frames
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Questions about glasses and face shape
How do I know my face shape?
Compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jawline with the length of your face. The widest measurement and the relationship between length and width decide your shape.
Which glasses suit most face shapes?
Oval frames and softly square frames of medium size suit most people. With us, Aidan, Louis, Jimi and Todd are among the frames described as suiting most face shapes.
Which glasses suit a round face?
Rectangular and square frames that are wider than they are tall. They add structure and make the face look longer.
Which glasses suit a square face?
Round and oval frames, which soften the straight lines of the forehead and jawline.
Which glasses suit a long face?
Tall and large frames, which cover more of the length of the face.
Do I have to follow the face shape rules?
No. The rules are rules of thumb that help you find a good starting point. Choose the glasses you feel good in.
Does size matter as much as shape?
Yes. A frame that is too wide or too narrow rarely looks good, whatever the shape. Compare the measurements with glasses that fit you well.
Can I try the glasses before ordering with a prescription?
You can order the frame as a non-prescription Blue Light model and return it within 30 days. Prescription glasses cannot be returned.