How do you choose the right glasses for your face shape? Choosing the right glasses - whether they are prescription glasses or sunglasses - can be confusing for people who rely on glasses mainly in their daily lives.
Everyone knows that each face has a unique shape, one of seven distinct shapes: round, square, oval, triangular, diamond, heart, and rectangular. Each face shape has a suitable eyeglass design that complements it, helping to create an attractive and harmonious look.
How to choose the right glasses for your face shape?
- When choosing eyeglasses Or, to choose the right sunshade , one must consider the shape and size of the face, as well as the skin tone, because these are very important factors.
- The size of the glasses should be appropriate for the shape of the face without being too big or too small.
- The color of the glasses should be chosen based on its harmony with the skin tone.
- For round faces, square or rectangular glasses are suitable, while round shapes suit oval faces.
- Square faces look good with cat-eye or cat-shaped glasses.
- Aviator-shaped glasses are suitable for heart-shaped faces.
- For those with fair skin, blonde hair, and light eyes, light colors such as pink, purple, and orange are suitable.
- For those with wheat-colored skin, dark hair, and dark eyes, it is preferable to choose dark and gradient colors such as gold, silver, and gray.
- Finally, for those with fair skin and dark hair, shiny glasses in various colors, especially black and brown, are suitable.
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Here is a detailed explanation of the eyeglasses shape that suits each face shape, in the following points:
1- Glasses for round faces
- Those with round faces are characterized by faces that are relatively wide compared to their length, with a broad forehead and jawline, soft angles, and wide cheekbones, along with full cheeks and a round chin.
- The ideal eyeglass frames for round faces are those that give the face angles with strong, straight lines and edges, reflecting harmony and achieving balance with the broad, rounded lines of the face.
- This includes square and rectangular frames, thick and bold geometric frames with straight lines, oversized frames, and cat-eye frames. It's best to avoid round or small frames, as these can make the face appear larger or rounder.
2- Glasses for oval faces
The oval face is considered among the most attractive and beautiful face shapes, characterized by a round chin, a smooth jaw, curved cheekbones at the top of the face, and a long forehead.
- Those with oval faces can look great with any pair of glasses, but in general, it is advisable to choose rectangular or square geometric frames, as these shapes create balance by adding sharp angles to the soft curves of the face.
3- Glasses for a square face
People with square faces have even lines of forehead, jaw, and cheekbones, giving the face a somewhat boxy shape, with sharp, straight lines and a prominent jaw that sits flat beneath the face.
For a square face, the most suitable eyeglass shape is thin, round frames that are slightly wider than the face to create a balanced and harmonious look. Round and oval frames can also help soften the sharp angles and edges of the face shape. Soft round and oval frames, as well as cat-eye frames, are recommended, and brightly colored frames are advised to draw attention away from the sharp angles of the face.
4- Glasses for diamond-shaped faces
Diamond-shaped faces are typically narrower at the forehead and jawline, with high, prominent cheekbones, giving them a jewel-like appearance. These faces are usually longer than they are wide, with a sharp, upright look.
Those with diamond-shaped faces have a wide range of suitable eyeglass frame options, especially those that soften the sharpness of the cheekbones, such as cat-eye frames, round or oval frames, and ombré frames. Very thin or rimless frames also suit diamond-shaped faces very well.
5- Glasses for heart-shaped faces
Identifying a heart-shaped face is usually easy, as it features a wide forehead that extends clearly from the hairline, high cheekbones, and a face that tapers gradually to a pointed chin. This face shape has a very soft and attractive appearance and suits a variety of eyeglass frame styles, including rectangular, oval, half-rimmed, and two-tone frames. These frames effectively balance the varying proportions of a heart-shaped face and highlight its features beautifully.
6- Glasses for rectangular faces
Oblong faces are typically characterized by a balanced forehead and jawline, which is lower than the length of the face, and a relatively long nose. Oblong faces are best complemented by frames with sharp, deep lines in a square shape, as these minimize the face's introvertedness and accentuate the cheekbones. Round or soft frames should be avoided, as they do not achieve the desired balance for an oblong face shape.
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