Glasses are often seen as a necessity rather than a stylish fashion accessory when, in reality, they’re both. They have the ability to shake up your outfits and everyday style in an instant, all while remaining highly practical. When paired with a groomed beard, you have a dapper appearance without any of the effort.
As easy as it may sound, knowing what type of facial hair
and glasses suit your face is a lot harder than it seems. While we’ve created
an in-depth article covering what glasses suit each face shape, here we
take a look at the glasses that suit different beard shapes based on what's
best for your features.
Oval Faces
You’ll be pleased to know that oval faces are the most
versatile when it comes to choosing your style of both facial hair and glasses.
Whether you prefer a neatly trimmed beard or five o’clock shadow, you're one of
the lucky few who suits all types of facial hair. You’re equally as lucky when
it comes to glasses, although narrow styles may lengthen your face shape. Don’t
worry too much when it comes to choosing your glasses and go with your personal
preference - we’re sure you’ll pull it off with ease. Why not pick up some
stylish Ray-Bans?
Square Faces
One of the best things about having a square face shape is the naturally chiselled jawline you’re blessed with. Rather than hiding this away under a bushy beard, let it shine through by keeping your beard short and angular, ensuring it shows off the sharpness of your face rather than making it. Create perfect harmony and add a little softness to your face with a pair of round or oval glasses. This combination will balance out your facial structure while framing your jawline perfectly.
Long Faces
Known to be naturally elegant, a long face includes a
jawline that is longer than it is narrow. Give it more roundness by growing out
a full beard, as this will mask the narrow chin while creating the illusion of
a wider, more angular jawline. You’re one of few that suits a full beard and
moustache compared to many others, this would overwhelm their features and take
over. Instead, this will enhance your features while bringing out a bit more
sharpness.
When it comes to the glasses, avoid small circle frames, as
this will make your face look bigger rather than complementing it. Instead,
choose a pair with a thick browline like Clubmasters or semi-rimless specs.
Rectangular Faces
Similarly to a square face, those with a rectangle shape have angled jawlines, but the face tends to be longer. Your forehead and cheek are similar sizes, so soften up these features by choosing some round, thin-wire frames. Pair this style with a beard that is shorter at the chin than it is at the sides. That means the sideburns and cheeks are more full looking than the chin, which is an incredibly popular style regardless of your face shape.
Round Faces
If you have a round face but want to make it appear more
angular, facial hair is the way to go. In this case, trim the sides of your
beard and create a longer point at the bottom. This will create more definition
and angles to your face without looking unnatural, flattering your features
while giving you more of a jawline.
When it comes to choosing your frames, a sharp rectangle style is best so as to not make your face look rounder and therefore more of a ‘baby face’. A rectangle shape helps balance out the roundness without disturbing your natural youthfulness completely.
Diamond and heart-shaped Faces
As the name suggests, a diamond face shape is similar to
that of a jewel in the way that the cheeks are wider than both the forehead and
jaw. Heart-shaped faces are very similar, with an inverted triangle appearance.
There’s little difference between the two so they suit the same sort of style.
Your cheekbones are likely very prominent compared to your
chin, although some find that this area is quite pointy. Complement this face
shape with some rimless glasses, as these will ensure your
cheekbones don’t look overly angular. Avoid thick rectangular glasses for this
reason. When it comes to facial hair, keep the sideburns and middle of the chin
quite short in length and thickness, but you can let the rest grow out a bit
more.
Most importantly of all, make sure you’re happy and confident in your
choice. There’s no point in buying a pair of glasses if you don’t feel your
very best when wearing them. You can find affordable designer glasses at a
great price here at Spex4Less. Regardless of your face shape, you
certainly won't be short of choice.