Choosing the right glasses starts with knowing your face shape. This guide covers the 5 most common shapes —
oval,
square, diamond,
round, and
heart-shaped — and the frame styles that balance and flatter each one. Not sure which you have? Look at your jawline and forehead width: longer, angular, or rounded. Read on for shape-specific picks.
Oval
If you have an oval face shape, you’ll find that most frames look good on you. Highlight your cheekbones and brows by choosing a frame as wide as your face. Cat eye, geometric, round, and oversized eyewear are especially effective. Superstars with oval faces are Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, Rihanna, Blake Lively, and Eva Mendes.
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Square
Square jaws can be softened with glasses that have rounded edges such as round, cat-eye, and horn-rimmed frames. These styles complement angular facial contours. Beauties with square faces are Zoe Kravitz, Jennifer Aniston, Salma Hayek, Sandra Bullock, and Angelina Jolie
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Diamond
As their name suggests, diamond-shaped faces have strong angles and sharp contours (think high cheekbones, pointy chin, squared jaw). Oval frames, especially thick rims balance out these features well. Lovely ladies with diamond faces are Anna Kendrick, Viola Davis, Yvette Nicole Brown, Garcelle Beauvais Nilon, Tyra Banks, and Shilpa Shetty
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Round
If you have a round face, opt for rectangular, square, or wayfarer-style frames. Cat-eye and horn-rimmed glasses also work because they widen the upper area of the face in proportion to the lower. Glamorous stars with round faces are Selena Gomez, Gabrielle Union, Emma Stone, and Priyanka Chopra
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Heart Shape
Your face is heart-shaped if you have a wide forehead and pointed chin. Balance this out with frames that are wide at the bottom. The best glasses for heart-shaped faces include aviator, browline, oval, round and oversized varieties. Elegant ladies with heart-shaped faces are Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, Kourtney Kardashian, and Penelope Cruz.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finding Your Face Shape
How do I know my face shape?
Look at your jawline, forehead width, and cheekbones in a mirror or a straight-on photo. Longer, angular faces are typically oval or square, while rounder, softer jawlines usually point to round or heart shapes.
What glasses frames suit an oval face?
Oval faces are considered the most versatile and can wear nearly any frame shape. Geometric or rectangular frames tend to add definition without overwhelming already-balanced proportions.
What glasses frames suit a round face?
Angular frames, like square or rectangular styles, add definition and contrast that help balance rounder, softer features. Shop frames for round faces.
What glasses suit a square face?
Rounded or oval frames soften a strong jawline and angular features, creating a more balanced look. Shop frames for square faces.
What glasses suit a heart-shaped face?
Frames that are wider at the bottom, like cat-eye or rounded styles, help balance a narrower chin and a wider forehead. Shop frames for heart-shaped faces.
Do glasses have to match your face shape exactly?
Not exactly. Face shape is a helpful starting point, but personal style, frame size, and comfort matter just as much when choosing a pair you'll actually love wearing.
