Picking out a new pair of glasses is exciting, allowing you to
choose an accessory that represents you and your style. You’d be surprised at
how your lenses can change the look of your face, particularly if there are
angles you want to accentuate or soften.
While personal taste always comes into play, those who want to
enhance their looks can do so by picking out a pair that complements their face
shape perfectly. Unsure how to choose glasses based on your face shape? Follow
our handy guide to find out all you need to know.
Which glasses suit my face?
When it comes to picking out a style that suits you, you must
first understand what shape your face is. Doing so will help you pick out a
pair that flatters your face perfectly, enhancing all of the positive aspects
that come with it.
Experiment with colours and patterns to find a style that suits your look. It’s important to find a pair you genuinely like - you’ll be wearing them most days, after all - but by choosing glasses that suit your face shape, you’ll be able to complement your features effortlessly.
Glasses for round faces
As the name suggests, those with a round face shape have a circular appearance. The chin and cheeks, in particular, tend to have little definition but rather a gentle softness. You’ll notice a lack of sharp angles, giving the person a youthful look. Ginnifer Goodwin and Leonardo DiCaprio are great examples of celebrities with round faces.
When it comes to glasses, those with round faces should avoid oval or circular glasses. They tend to accentuate the roundness of a person’s face, giving a younger, more feminine look. Instead, choose rectangular glasses to sharpen and contour your face. This shape will help the face look more narrow rather than round overall, helping to achieve an elegant appearance.
Glasses for square faces
Distinguishingly angular, those with square faces have an
equally as broad forehead, chin and cheeks. They’ll also typically have a strong,
defined jawline - think Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and David Gandy.
Soften this strong face shape’s angular features with a pair of round or oval framed glasses. If that’s not your style, try a classic aviator or cat-eye shape as these flatter the face. However, you should avoid square glasses as they emphasise sharp angles rather than softening them.
Glasses for oval faces
Known as the most versatile of all, those with an oval face
shape can get away with just about any style. The forehead is usually slightly
wider than the chin, although both are on the narrow side, whereas the cheeks
tend to be more pronounced. Generally, oval shapes tend to be much longer than
they are wide.
Not sure if you have an oval face or not? Compare your face
shape with Beyonce, Elle Macpherson or Jake Gyllenhaal.
Those with an oval face are lucky, as they can get away with just about any style of glasses. However, you should avoid particularly narrow styles as they can lengthen the face.
Glasses for heart-shaped faces
Heart-shaped faces tend to look similar to an inverted
triangle. This is because they typically have a broad forehead, prominent
cheekbones and a narrow chin that tapers downwards. Ryan Gosling, Justin
Timberlake and Naomi Campbell are celebrities who all have a heart-shaped face.
Similarly to the oval shape, those with a heart-shaped face can get away with any style. However, you should avoid overly wide frames as they disrupt the harmony this shape gives. Delicate oval glasses are a great choice, creating a sense of balance and soft shaping on sharp cheekbones.
Glasses for rectangle faces
Similarly to a square face, those with a rectangular face shape
have angular features and a strong jawline. However, there are some other
noticeable variations; the face tends to be longer than it is wide with a broad
forehead and long nose. Celebrities with a rectangle face shape include Sandra
Bullock, Lucy Liu and Ted Danson.
While a square face may suit an oval shape, those with a rectangle-shaped face should avoid them. Instead, make the most out of your more subtle angular features with square glasses with deep, thick frames. You can opt for square glasses with slightly rounded corners if you want to soften the look.
Glasses for triangle faces
Triangular faces tend to look similar to the heart-shape if you
were to turn it upside down. The face is widest at the jaw, slimming and
narrowing up towards the forehead. Jennifer Aniston and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are
stylish celebrities who know how to rock a triangle face shape.
Add width to the narrow part of your face by choosing a strong pair of glasses with thick brow lines. The cat-eye style is a great choice as it brings attention to your eyes while balancing out your face.
How to choose glasses for your lifestyle
It’s essential to consider your lifestyle and general
activities when purchasing a new pair of glasses. There’s no point buying a
delicate pair to wear when biking, for example. Those who work in office
environments are less likely to drop or damage their glasses, and so can pick
out a dainty pair if they please. People working outdoors or with heavy
materials, on the other hand, should consider a sturdy pair with a protective
frame.
The first thing to take into account is the most important:
your eyesight. When it comes to short-sighted and long-sighted lenses, the
higher the number of your required correct values, the thicker the glasses will
have to be. Those with low values can experiment with more delicate glasses
frames, whereas those with higher values should stick with a thicker pair.
If you’re an active person, its wise to get an extra pair of sports glasses. Designed to help athletes enhance both their vision and performance, they’re extra sturdy and durable. From cycling and football to diving and golf, you can find appropriate glasses for just about any sport.
No matter the style you go for, you’ll get the best deal at Spex4Less. We stock a range of affordable designer glasses, so you can look good on a budget.