Face Shape Guide

Certain styles of glasses compliment certain types of faces. Read about the different face shapes and determine which category you fall into. Learn which styles of eyewear will best compliment your features and which frame shapes you should avoid. Then click on the eyewear pictures to see more information about the eyeglasses and sunglasses recommended for your face shape.

 

 

 

 

Square

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	Angular face with a strong jaw line, broad forehead and square chin. Proportional length and width.	Oval and round framesGlasses with temples that are center set or that connect at the top of the frameButterfly shaped glasses	Geometric and square shaped frames that accentuate angles of the faceLow-set temples or color accents on the bottom of the frames that draw emphasis to the chin
Famous Square Faces: Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock, Brad Pitt   Eyewear Styles for Square Faces   Men’s Sunglasses Women’s Sunglasses Men’s Eyeglasses Women’s Eyeglasses Oakley Whisker Giorgio Armani 698/S Bolle Cruise Electric Heartache

Oval

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	Mostly balanced proportions. chin is slightly narrower than forehead and cheekbones are high.	Most frame shapes work with oval facesSquare, rectangular and geometric shapes which add angles to soft curves	Frames that are too large for your features
Famous Oval Faces: Julia Roberts, Beyonce Knowles, Adrian Brodie   Eyewear Styles for Oval Faces   Men’s Sunglasses Women’s Sunglasses Men’s Eyeglasses Women’s Eyeglasses Oakley Whisker Giorgio Armani 698/S Bolle Cruise Electric Heartache

Oblong

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	Narrow shape that’s longer than it is wide. Angular features with high cheekbones, a longer nose and tall forehead.	Tall frames that help create a shorter faceBroad glasses with an accented top rim or decorative temple that adds width	Small frames that are out of proportionShort frames that accentuate face length.
Famous Oblong Faces: Sara Jessica Parker, Denzel Washington   Eyewear Styles for Oblong Faces   Men’s Sunglasses Women’s Sunglasses Men’s Eyeglasses Women’s Eyeglasses Oakley Whisker Giorgio Armani 698/S Bolle Cruise Electric Heartache

Round

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	Full cheeks, rounded chin with few angles. Width and length are in same proportions.	Angular and geometric frames that sharpen facial featuresRectangular and horizontal styles make faces appear longer and thinnerUpswept frames that draw attention to top of face Glasses with temples that connect at the top of the frame add length	Round frames that make your face look rounderLarge frames that shorten your face
Famous Round Faces: Jason Alexander, Christina Ricci, Cameron Diaz   Eyewear Styles for Round Faces   Men’s Sunglasses Women’s Sunglasses Men’s Eyeglasses Women’s Eyeglasses Oakley Whisker Giorgio Armani 698/S Bolle Cruise Electric Heartache

Diamond

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	Narrow at the eye line and the jaw line with a small forehead and chin. Angular features with dramatic cheekbones.	Upswept styles like cat eye that emphasize the cheek bonesOval frames that maintain balanceRimless styles that allow cheek bones to shine	Narrow frames that draw attention to narrow eye line
Famous Diamond Faces: Linda Evangelista, Madonna   Eyewear Styles for Diamond Faces   Men’s Sunglasses Women’s Sunglasses Men’s Eyeglasses Women’s Eyeglasses Oakley Whisker Giorgio Armani 698/S Bolle Cruise Electric Heartache

Heart

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	Broad forehead and wide cheek bones that narrow to a small chin.	Bottom-heavy frames that add width to lower faceStyles with low-set temples to draw attention downwardNarrow, round frames that soften the forehead	Top-heavy styles that draw attention upwardDecorative temples that accentuate the broad upper face
Famous Heart Faces: Jennifer Aniston, Halle Barry, David Spade   Eyewear Styles for Heart Faces   Men’s Sunglasses Women’s Sunglasses Men’s Eyeglasses Women’s Eyeglasses Oakley Whisker Giorgio Armani 698/S Bolle Cruise Electric Heartache