Glasses do more than just improve your vision. They can also be stylish fashion accessories that highlight the color and shape of your eyes and compliment your face. When choosing glasses, your natural facial shape has much to do with finding the most flattering pair. Below is an overview of the five most common facial shapes and the best glasses for each one.

How to Choose Glasses Based on Face Shape 

Oval

An oval face is well-balanced, with a narrow forehead and jaw, and a slight roundness along the sides of the face. This shape is suited to almost any style of glasses, most notably over-sized frames and bold colors. Because the face already has natural length, the only frames to avoid are thin ones, as these can make the face appear longer than it really is.

Round

A round face is circular without pronounced cheekbones. It’s best suited to angular frames that add depth and dimension to your existing features. Wide glasses can make an overly round face look smaller, so choose a more square or rectangular frame and avoid small, rounded ones.

Square

Square faces have broader jawlines and wider foreheads, with a uniformity to the cheeks. Go for medium- or large-sized rounded frames to add a nice contrast and produce a balanced overall look. Because they will result in an overabundance of sharp angles, square and rectangular glasses should be avoided.

Heart

A heart-shaped face has a wide forehead and high, prominent cheekbones that curve slightly inward to a narrow chin. With this shape, simpler is better, so steer clear of elaborate designs and bright colors. Round frames soften one's natural angles, and rectangular frames give a sense of balance to the face.

Diamond

Diamond faces are comprised of wide cheeks and smaller foreheads and jaws. Round and oval frames equalize the angular structure of the face, while square and rectangle ones will only make it look sharper and more severe. For something outside the box, consider cat-eye frames.

Allens Creek Family Optometry carries a full line of the latest frame styles. They provide comprehensive vision care services to the Monroe County, NY, area, including eye exams, contact lens fittings, and vision therapy. Their optical boutique offers glasses to best support your vision. Call (585) 461-6225 to schedule an exam or visit them online to browse their services.