Right specs make all the difference
Most people want to put their best face forward. For eyeglass wearers, that means they want to wear glasses that are not only stylish but look good on their face. The first step is figuring out your face shape. Then, get frames that are right for that shape. Let this guide help you see clearly:
Oval face: The chin is slightly narrower than the forehead and the cheekbones are high. Frames should be as wide or wider than the broadest part of the face and stay proportionate to the face. You can go for walnut-shaped frames that are not too deep or narrow.
Round face: Here, the face is round with few if any angles. It’s proportionate in width and length. Choose slightly angular, narrow frames to lengthen the face. Avoid very rounded styles, which will exaggerate curves.
Heart-shaped: This shape has a wide forehead and high cheekbones. The face narrows to the chin. Frames should add width below the eye to offset a narrow chin. Stick to narrow, round or square frames.
Oblong or rectangle: This face is longer than it is wide. It needs a frame that it deeper than its width to help shorten the face. Frames should be soft, round, deep or triangle shapes. Decorative or contrasting temples or a low bridge can help shorten the nose.
Square: This face has a strong jaw-line, broad forehead and is proportionate in width and length. Choose curved, narrow styles that have more width than depth and narrow ovals. They will make the face look longer and soften its angles.
Triangular: This face has a narrow forehead that widens at the cheek and chin. Add width with frames that are accented with color and detailing on the top half.
Diamond: This rare type of face is narrow at the eyeline and jawline, and cheekbones may be high and dramatic. Try frames that have detailing or distinctive browlines, or go for rimless frames or oval and cat-eye shapes.
Speak to your doctor to see when it’s time for you to get a new lens prescription. If your prescription rarely changes, you can opt for new frames when you’re tired of your old ones or want an updated look.