How to Choose the Best Glasses for Your Face Shape & Look Good in Frames

January 21, 2018-Jennifer Dorothy

The secret to looking good in glasses is to match them with your face shape. But that’s easier said than done. However, choosing new eyewear shouldn’t be hard. So if you want straightforward advice on what type of glassesare the right fit for your face shape, then you’re in the right place.

We know you might’ve heard the usual tips & tricks to get the perfect spectacles – like pick a shape that balances your face features. But there’s more to it!
Stay tuned & we’ll show you how to take everything in consideration & choose a pair of glasses that looks like it was made for your face. And what to avoid. Read below & discover 2017’s best sunglasses & eyeglasses for any face shape!



1. FIND OUT YOUR FACE SIZE: ARE YOU A NARROW OR A WIDE?The first and foremost step before getting to shop for glasses is to find out your exact face size: are a narrow, medium or a wide?



Your face width and face length will influence what size of glasses look good and feel comfortable on you. Here’s how to find your face width & length.FIND OUT YOUR FACE WIDTHFace width is measured from temple to temple. You need to do this in order to make sure that you don’t choose frames that are too big or too small for your face.
Here are some easy steps on how to do it:The best way to measure your face width is with a straight ruler. A measuring tape is more difficult to use and will cause inconsistencies.While looking into a mirror, use a ruler to measure the distance between your right and left temple.

Your face width should match the total width of the glasses. To find out the total width of your frames, add the frame width to the nose bridge width. The frame’s total length should be at least equal to your face’s width.Then use the info below to make sure you’re buying frames that match your face:
NARROW WIDTH FACESNarrow faces usually have between 110mm up to 125mm.Buy frames sized between 115mm – 129mm (total length), as in the case pictured below.Check the small narrow fit for men & petite frames for women collections.



WIDE FACESYou have a wide face if your measurements are between 135mm  up to 152 mm or above.Get frames between 139 – 155mm or above. Check the large wide fit for men & wide fit for women collections.


All our frames have measurements etched on their arms & you can always check the frames description on our product page. If you can’t find frames that have the numbering on them, you can manually measure it yourself.


FIND OUR YOUR FACE LENGTHTo find our your face length, measure from the top of your forehead (hairline) to the bottom of the chin. Use a ruler to determine the length of the face and in turn, figure out what type of face you have in terms of dimensions. After you found out the length, use this simple formula:If your length is bigger than the width, you have a long face.If your width is approximately the same as the length or a bit higher, you have a short face.



Jazz AgeSHORT FACESPetite/shorter lenses in height will work for your face because they don’t take length away from your face. If you have a small face, try to avoid thick frames, because it can cause the face to look smaller.Another style trick for small faces is to go for clear frames, which blend in with your look and don’t take away from your face’s length.

GLASSES FOR SMALL FACESMen and women with small/petite faces have both a small width and a small face length.
If you have a petite face, choose narrow and small frames that fit well with your look.




2. GLASSES FOR ROUND FACESThe round face is one of the most common shapes. It’s characterized by rounded features and its lack of angular points. If your bone structure doesn’t have a lot of angles, the facial lines are soft and curvy, and your cheeks are fuller, you probably have a round face.Choosing glasses for your round-shaped faces should focus on taking attention away from the fullness of the face & contour it by adding new defined lines to your look. Choose frames that are well defined, like cat-eye shapes or square wayfarers. Rectangular & angular shapes will add sharpness, highlight your cheekbones, and overall make your face look more contoured.



3. GLASSES FOR OVAL/OBLONG FACESOval face shapes are characterized by balanced facial features. The face’s lenghth is roughly twice as long as it is wide, only slightly narrower at the jaw than at the temples. People with oval faces have a chin that is narrower that forehead and high cheekbones.
Choosing glasses for oval shaped faces seems to be the easiest because you can wear any style of frames if they’re properly sized. Basically, any type of eyeglass frame will compliment your face shape because of its natural balance between forehead, cheeks, and chin.



BEST SHAPE FIT: RECTANGULAR & SQUAREAnother great style to rock with oval faces is oversized glasses. Take into consideration that for this type of face shape you must draw attention away from the chin. That’s why oversized glasses flatter oval faces.

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