Round, square, oblong or diamond — the shape of your face determines which type of eyeglasses look best on you. Indeed, not all frames suit all faces as certain shapes can make a face seem significantly rounder, squarer or longer.
Therefore, being able to identify and better understand your face shape is a helpful skill when it comes to perfecting your personal look. If you have a round shape face and are wondering which glasses are best suited to you, we have the answers.
Choosing the right glasses for your face shape
The shape of your eyeglasses can greatly affect the way your face appears, for better or worse. The secret to finding the perfect pair of eyeglasses for your face shape is following the maxim of “opposites attract.” What this means is that you want to create contrast between your frames and your face, using your glasses to counterbalance your most defining contours.
In a nutshell, this means that with a round face you should stay away from circular glasses. You’ll want to lean toward angular frames to help make your face appear longer and thinner, and less rounded and wide.
This rule of contrasts also applies to other face shapes: For instance, with a square face, you’ll want to soften the facial angles with round or oval-shaped frames instead of accentuating your angular lines with square or rectangular frames.
Identifying your face shape
In order to determine what shape your face is, follow these simple steps:
Get a flexible tape measure (the kind used by a tailor), a notebook and a pen.
Pull your hair away from your face and look directly into a mirror.
Measure your forehead across the widest part (this is usually around halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline) and write down the measurement.
Measure the width of your face across your cheekbones by placing the tape measure across the pointiest part, just below the outside corner of each eye.
Measure your jawline from the tip of your chin to the point below your ear and multiply this number by two to get your full jawline length.
Measure the length of your face by running the tape measure from the center of your hairline to the tip of your chin.
Compare these four measurements and take note of which are the biggest.
