To find glasses that suit you, first identify your face shape (round, square, oval, heart, diamond) and then choose frames that contrast your features—angular frames for round faces (squares, rectangles), soft shapes for angular faces (ovals, rounds, cat-eyes), and nearly anything for oval faces, while balancing broader foreheads with lighter or detailed top frames. The key is contrast: add angles to soft faces, and softness to angular faces, using frame shapes like squares, circles, ovals, and cat-eyes to create balance, or use online tools and virtual try-ons for personalized advice.
How can I identify my face shape?
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To determine which lens size is right for you, know that a small lens width is 50 mm or less, medium is between 51 mm and 54 mm, and large is any lens wider than 55 mm. Your eyes should be centered within your lenses.
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To help alleviate digital eye strain, follow the 20/20/20 rule; take a 20-second break to view something 20 feet away every 20 minutes. The most common symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or Digital Eye Strain are: eyestrain.
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Arm (temple) length
The arms of your eyeglasses should go straight back towards your ears and only contact the side of your head just in front of your ears.
Ideally, the bottom rim of your frames should not touch your cheeks, either when they're sitting on your bridge or when you smile. This prevents smudges on your lenses and is also a comfort factor.
Glasses that are too big will feel like they're slipping off of your face and ears. They'll often be too wide for your face, with the lenses extending too far past the sides. If your eyes look a bit too close together (or close to the glasses bridge), that's another signal that your glasses might be too big.
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Reflect the warmth of your natural colouring with reddish browns, greens, golds, coppers,tortoiseshells and warm neutral colours, like cream. Cooler tones of red hair will pair well with blues, greens and black. We'd recommend steering clear of yellow or ashy tones that will have a dulling effect on your hair.
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The rarest face shape is generally considered the diamond, characterized by high, sharp cheekbones that are the widest part of the face, with a narrow forehead and a pointed chin, giving it an angular, sculpted look seen on celebrities like Megan Fox and Jennifer Lopez. Other rare shapes include the pear (triangle), with a wider jaw than forehead, and the less common heart shape compared to oval or round.
To look younger with glasses, opt for warm colors (reds, berries, warm tortoise), bright hues (pink, blue, orange), clear/transparent frames, or soft metallics (rose gold, bronze) to add vibrancy and soften features, while avoiding dull, stark colors like basic black or silver that can highlight shadows and appear aging. Choosing colors that complement your skin, hair, and eyes is key, with shiny finishes adding extra sparkle and youthfulness.
We've discovered that ChatGPT is surprisingly accurate at identifying face shapes – when you ask it the right way. Use natural lighting (near a window works perfectly). Face the camera straight on (no angles or tilting). Pull your hair back so your entire face shape is visible.
Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. Check the lighting and reduce glare. Bright lighting and too much glare can strain your eyes and make it difficult to see objects on your monitor.
No. Your eyewear should never cover your brows. That said, it can sometimes be hard to find frames that fit, especially if you have a smaller face shape. Your eyebrows are expressive, and as we just concluded, a really important part of your face.
Temple Length & Positioning
They should rest comfortably on your ears, with the curve at the end sitting just behind them to prevent the glasses from slipping down. The temples should be long enough to provide stability but not so long that they extend far past your ears.
Glasses should rest on your nose without slipping or leaving red marks. You shouldn't have to fiddle with your frames because they should feel balanced or evenly distributed across the bridge of your nose. The nose pads must be adjusted inward if your glasses slide down your nose or sit too low.
Signs your eyeglass frames may need to be adjusted
Temple Length: Temples that are too long can cause glasses to slide forward, while temples that are too short can feel tight and cause discomfort. Professional frame fitting services can help adjust the temple length for optimal comfort.
How to Figure Out Your Face Shape
What Shape is Considered the Most Beautiful? While beauty is subjective, the oval face shape is often considered the most universally attractive due to its balanced proportions. The oval face is versatile, and individuals with this shape can often experiment with various hairstyles and makeup looks.
The appearance of the face and neck typically changes with age. Loss of muscle tone and thinning skin gives the face a flabby or drooping appearance. In some people, sagging jowls may create the look of a double chin.