Today, there are many choices of trendy and attractive glasses on the market. The first rule in choosing eyeglass frames is to choose the one you like and can increase confidence. One way to get eyeglass frames that can highlight the best features of your face is to choose frames that enhance your face shape and tone and make it stand out. This article will help you choose the right eyeglass frame for your face so that your new glasses will bring out the best in your beautiful face!
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Part 1 of 3: Determining the Shape of the Face
Step 1. Learn basic face shapes
Everyone's face is different, but in general face shapes can be classified into seven categories: round, heart-shaped (inverted triangle), triangular, square, square, oval (elongated) and oval.
- Round faces tend to have full, round cheeks, a full forehead and chin. Celebrities who have round faces include Kirsten Dunst, Chrissy Tiegen, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jessica Milla.
- The term “heart-shaped face” is a bit misleading. In fact, a heart-shaped face is more like an inverted triangle, with a broad forehead that narrows down towards a sharp chin. Heart-shaped faces can tend to be elongated and graceful or more rounded, but both tend to have high, angular cheekbones. Celebrities with heart-shaped faces include Reese Witherspoon, Christina Ricci, Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Gosling, and Bradley Cooper.
- Triangular faces tend to have narrow foreheads and broad, strong jaws (the jaws themselves are often triangular in shape). Examples of celebrities who have triangular faces include Queen Latifah, Minnie Driver, Kelly Osbourne, and Chris Pine.
- A square face has a broad, strong forehead and a broad chin. A square face also has a proportional length and width. Famous people who have been blessed with square faces include Olivia Wilde, Rosario Dawson, Josh Hutcherson, and Nick Lachey. Square faces are very similar to square faces, but have sections that are longer than they are wide, like Demi Moore, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie.
- Oval and oval faces are also very similar. Both are rounded and well-proportioned, but oval faces have a sharper chin. Celebrities with oval faces include Kim Raver, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jude Law, while famous people with oval faces include Liv Tyler, Kim Kardashian, Raisa, and Adam Levine.
Step 2. Look at your face in the mirror to determine what your face shape is
Pull or pin your hair back so you can see your face clearly.
Many faces have criteria that match not only one type, but are similar to two or more face types. If so, you're in luck! You will have more options when looking for the right eyeglass frame
Step 3. Use a non-permanent marker to outline the shape of the face in the mirror
Trace the outline of the face in the mirror carefully. Make sure the face is relaxed, tracing the forehead line, down each cheek and ending at the chin. No need to include ears.
- Now, without moving your face away from the outline in the mirror, draw the outline once more, but this time you should smile broadly with your teeth showing. Draw a line directly above the face line that you have made.
- The two facial lines will show how the shape of your face transforms when you smile. For example, some people who have an oval face when they're relaxed may turn heart-shaped when they smile, like Kim Kardashian. Others, like Jennifer Lawrence, may have a square face that is firm when relaxed, and turns heart-shaped when smiling broadly.
Step 4. Determine whether your face is angular or rounded
In choosing glasses, this factor is more important than the actual face shape. By paying attention to the lines of the face in the mirror, you can determine whether your face has sharp sides and angles, or lines that tend to curve.
- Most people have a sharp angle at the temples and jaw, but a sharp, sharp chin can also be categorized as a square face. Square, square, heart-shaped, and some oval faces can fall into the angular category.
- Round, triangular, oval and partially oval faces can be classified into round and curvy categories.
Part 2 of 3: Choosing a Frame to Perfect the Face Shape
Step 1. Choose a frame that perfects the shape of the face
In general, eyeglass frames provide visual appeal and will not look cute if they contrast with the natural features of the face. That means that faces that tend to be rounded are best suited to wearing angular glasses, while faces that fall into the angular category will look most attractive with rounded glasses.
- Soft-lined faces that tend to be rounded work best with frames that have sharp corners, such as squares or squares. Frames like this tend to make the face seem longer and break the curve of the face. If you have a very full, round face, you might want to consider a horizontal square frame, which will make your face look thinner.
- Square and square faces will look attractive with frames that balance the firm facial lines. So, look for round or oval shaped frames. To reduce the impression of a very sharp jaw, look for glasses with thin frames (made of wire or a color similar to your facial skin tone) so they don't make your face heavier. Eyeglass lenses should be slightly wider than your cheekbones to properly frame your face.
- Heart-shaped faces usually look attractive with frames that are wider at the base or have details on the lower half of the frame. Make sure the frame is slightly wider than the forehead so the glasses look snug.
- Triangular faces work best with glasses that emphasize the upper half of the frame, such as half-framed or cat-eye glasses and glasses with a lighter base. Since triangular faces tend to have a defined jawline, be sure to choose a frame that is slightly wider than the jawline to balance it out.
- An oval face looks better with a round or curved frame, which will reduce the impression of the length of the face and emphasize the width. Choose a frame with the same top and bottom. This kind of frame will reduce the impression of a long face. In addition, choose a frame with a low bridge so that it gives the impression of a shorter nose.
- An oval-shaped face looks great with any frame, so choose something that fits your personality. There are lots of options, you can play around with colors and styles to suit your mood, and you can feel more confident by trying out the latest fashions or opting for classic frames to look stylish for longer.
Step 2. Choose a frame size that can enhance the face size
Face sizes vary, and glasses must be fitted in the right position and in good proportions so that they do not interfere with the appearance or obstruct the entire face.
- Just like Goldilocks, make sure the frames aren't too big or too small, but just right! Glasses that are too large for the features and overall size of your face will give the impression of drowning out your face and making you look like a cartoon character. Glasses that are too small can give the impression of being out of date or attracting attention.
- The top of the eyeglass frame should follow the arch of the lower eyebrow. Generally, the look will look best if you can see the eyebrows easily above the frame. Otherwise, facial expressions will be difficult to predict.
Step 3. Choose a frame color that complements the face
Frame color can give a better appearance and highlight facial features, but it depends on skin, eye, and hair tones.
Determine whether your skin tone is cool or warm. If you have a skin tone that is classified as cold (represents blue eyes, pale skin, and bluish blood vessels in the skin), a cool frame will suit you very well. On the other hand, if you have a skin tone that tends to be warmer (with brown eyes, tan skin, and greenish veins), you'll look best with a warm frame. Warm colors include gold and earth tones such as beige, orange, yellow, and mustard. Neutral skin tones can be said to be suitable for using any color
Part 3 of 3: Knowing When It's Time to Ignore the Rules
Step 1. Choose glasses that match your needs
Keep in mind that glasses can be a great fashion accessory, but for some people they are also needed to support a very important function, which is to help you see more clearly. If the glasses do not meet these needs, then they are not suitable for you.
- Start by asking the sales clerk which frame fits your eyeglass prescription (for example, some people with a high minus level must choose glasses that have a wide frame to hold the lenses well. So thin wire frames may not be a good choice).
- Ask the salesperson to measure your head and show the glasses that fit that size and which don't. Glasses with the right size and comfort will help you feel confident in your choice.
Step 2. Show your uniqueness, even if it has to break the rules
Your fashion sense and personality can really shine through the glasses you wear. It's best if you don't feel stuck with a particular shape or color if your unique personality can be better expressed with a different shape and style of glasses.
- If you have to choose big square glasses for your square face too, go ahead! Olivia Wilde is famous for that look, and being so confident, she makes the glasses look like they were made for her.
- Likewise Ginnifer Goodwin has a very round face, but the paparazzi have taken pictures of her wearing round sunglasses on many occasions and she has been able to perform without any problems.
- When Daniel Radcliffe popularized round glasses while playing the character Harry Potter in the blockbuster series of the same name, his character started as a little boy with a round face and eventually grew into a young boy with a square jaw. He managed to display round-rimmed glasses with both face shapes.
Step 3. Make a compromise
Instead of following “rules” about face shape, decide which elements of those rules are important to you and which can be bent or broken.
- For example, if you have a round face or soft lines, instead of avoiding round-rimmed glasses altogether, just pay attention to the size of the glasses and avoid small, smooth round frames. Larger frames tend to look better on round faces even if they are round because small frames can "sink" over round faces. Opt for bold, bold frames to help add appeal.
- If your face tends to be square, instead of avoiding square-framed glasses altogether, try opting for square-framed glasses with thin, smooth frames instead of bulky square-framed glasses with thick plastic. You can even choose a color like bronze or copper to help the glasses blend with your skin tone.
Tips
- Look for websites that will allow you to upload photos and choose the right eyeglass frame for your personal face type.
- Get someone to help you choose your glasses.
