Choosing the Perfect Frames for Your Face Shape
Finding the perfect pair of eyeglasses can be a transformative experience. The right frames not only improve your vision but also enhance your overall appearance and style. One of the key factors in choosing the perfect frames is understanding your face shape and selecting glasses that complement it. Here’s a guide for choosing the perfect frames for your face shape.
Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape
Before you start shopping for frames, it’s essential to identify your face shape. Here are the most common face shapes and how to recognise them:
Oval Face Shape
Characteristics include balanced proportions, slightly wider cheekbones, and a gently curved jawline. Your perfect glasses frames should maintain the natural balance of your face.
Round Face Shape
Characteristics include equal width and height, soft curves, and a rounded jawline. Your perfect glasses frames should add definition and length to your face.
Square Face Shape
Characteristics include a strong jawline, broad forehead, and equal width and height. Your perfect glasses frames should soften the angular features.
Heart Face Shape
Characteristics include a wider forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow chin. Your perfect glasses frames should balance the width of the forehead with the narrowness of the chin.
Diamond Face Shape
Characteristics include a narrow forehead and chin, with the widest part at the cheekbones. Your perfect glasses frames should highlight the eyes and soften the cheekbones.
Oblong Face Shape
Characteristics include your face being longer than it is wide, with a long straight cheek line. Your perfect glasses frames should shorten the face and add width.
Step 2: Choose Frames That Complement Your Face Shape
Once you’ve identified your face shape, you can start looking for frames that enhance your features. Here’s a guide for each face shape:
Oval Face Shape
Almost any frame shape works well with an oval face, but square, rectangular, and geometric shapes are particularly flattering. Avoid frames that are overly large or too small. Some examples to use could be wayfarers, rectangular frames, or cat-eye frames.
Round Face Shape
Angular frames would suit best that add definition and contrast to the soft curves of your face. Some examples of frames you should use are rectangular frames, square frames, and browline frames.
Square Face Shape
The best frames to use would be rounded or oval which softens the strong angles of your face. Avoid overly angular frames. Examples of frames to use include round frames, oval frames, and aviator frames.
Heart Face Shape
If you have a heart face shape you should look for frames that balance the width of your forehead with the narrowness of your chin. Frames you should look for include bottom-heavy frames, light-coloured frames, rimless frames, oval frames, and cat-eye frames.
Diamond Face Shape
The best frames for this face shape highlight your eyes and balance your cheekbones. Look for oval, rimless, or cat-eye frames that sweep upwards.
Oblong Face Shape
If you have an oblong face shape, choose frames that add width and break up the length of your face. Select tall frames, broad frames, decorative temples, square frames, or aviator frames.
Step 3: Consider Additional Factors
While face shape is a crucial factor, there are other elements to consider when choosing the perfect frames. Picking a colour that complements your skin tone, eye colour as well as hair colour is important too. Warm tones (gold, brown, beige) suit warm complexions, while cool tones (silver, black, blue) suit cool complexions.
The correct material is also vital for choosing the perfect frames for your face shape. Consider the material of the frames for comfort and durability. Acetate, metal, and titanium each offer different benefits.
Finally, consider the lifestyle you live and how you will use your glasses. For active lifestyles, durable and flexible frames are ideal. For professional settings, classic and understated frames may be more appropriate.
Step 4: Try Them On
Ultimately, the best way to find the perfect frames is to try them on. Here at Focus Medical Eye Centre, we have a huge range of frames which are available for you to try on today! At the end of the day, as long as they are comfortable, proportionate and stylish they will be perfect for you!
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Choosing the perfect frames for your face shape can enhance your look and boost your confidence. By understanding your face shape and considering additional factors like colour, material, and lifestyle, you can find frames that not only improve your vision but also highlight your unique features. If you would like some expert advice on choosing the perfect frames for your face shape, get in touch! Give us a call today at 0800 980 34 64 or email us at info@focusmedicaleyecentre.co.uk. Take your time, try on different styles, and have fun with the process. Your perfect pair of glasses is out there waiting for you!