If you rely on glasses for everyday use, they may come to feel like an extension of your face. Although primarily used to correct vision, glasses also draw attention to your image, adding style, structure, and sophistication. When selecting a pair of eyeglasses for daily wear, it’s crucial to choose a style that complements your face shape and enhances your best features.

Below, the fashion eyewear experts from Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates of Aiea, HI, describe how to choose the right glasses for your face.

Round Face

If your face is the same length and width, with full cheeks and a soft chin, you have a round face. Round faces tend to have less definition than other face shapes. You can add definition and dimension to a round face by choosing glasses with strong frames and angular shapes. Popular styles include square, rectangle, or cat-eye frames.

Heart-Shaped Face

A heart-shaped face includes features such as high cheekbones, a pointed chin, and a broad forehead. To balance the narrow, pointed chin of a heart shape, choose wide-framed glasses such as rectangular, retro square, or cat-eye glasses.

Oval Face

A symmetrical face with high cheekbones and a chin that’s slightly more narrow than the forehead is considered oval-shaped. Because oval faces are naturally balanced, you have more freedom when choosing fashion eyewear. Experiment with different styles including round frames, rectangular frames, and half frames.

Square Face

A face with angular features, a wide forehead, and a prominent jawline is considered square-shaped. To help soften some of the features of a square face, stay away from thick, angular frames. Instead, choose thin, rounded frames such as aviators or rimless styles.

To select the fashion eyewear that’s right for you, call (808) 487-5500 and schedule an appointment with Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates. This optometrist provides eye exams for glasses, contact lenses, and general wellness. To learn more about the services offered by Dr. Endo and his team, visit them online.