Choosing the Perfect Designer Frames for Your Face Shape

Choosing the perfect designer frame can enhance your facial features. You can get them to complement your best features and conceal features you prefer to downplay. To select the best frames, find out your face shape. Your forehead, cheekbones, and the length of the jawline determine your facial shape. Learn how to choose the perfect designer frames for your face shape.

Round Facial Shape

People with a round facial shape tend to have symmetrical faces that are relatively equal in width and length. The chin and jawline appear rounded, and the face does not have hard angles. If you have a round face, avoid round or small frames that highlight the rounded features and accent the shape. Instead, choose square, rectangular, or geometric shapes with bold lines and angles to make your features appear sharper.

Oval Facial Shape

If your face is oval, you have the widest choice when shopping for eyewear. Your face is longer than it is wide, allowing versatility when selecting eyewear. You may have distinguishing features such as a wider forehead, high cheekbones, and a rounded jawline or chin. The best frames are wide with a strong bridge. They tend to complement the best features. Avoid large frames that can disrupt facial symmetry.

Square Facial Shape

A square face has a prominent jawline. The sharp jawline angles are almost equal in width to the cheekbones and forehead, creating a square, symmetrical appearance. Choose round frames that are wider than the cheekbones to soften the angles.

Cat-eye frames are perfect for this facial shape. For the face to appear slimmer, choose frames that are wider than long. Avoid angular or boxy frames that have similar angles and make the face appear more square.

Heart-shaped Face

A heart-shaped face has a wide, prominent forehead, plush cheekbones, and a narrow or pointed chin. Choose frames that divert attention from the forehead and make the face look more symmetrical.

Bottom-heavy lines that are wider than the forehead can help balance the large forehead and narrow chin. Light-colored frames or floral patterns help soften the features. Avoid frames that have decorative accents or embellishments on the top.

Diamond-shaped Face

A diamond facial shape has prominent cheekbones and a smaller jawline and forehead. It differs from a heart shape in the forehead width, which tends to be narrower. Choose frames with edgy or angular elements to soften the cheekbones and draw attention away from the narrow forehead. Oval and cat-eye frames are ideal for this type of face, as they help enhance the cheekbones. Avoid narrow frames that emphasize narrow facial features.

As part of your overall look, determine if you have soft or sharp facial angles. It will help in choosing frames that make the face appear more symmetrical. Consider frame colors that complement your skin tone. Find out if you have a warm or cool skin tone. Consider your lifestyle and personality when shopping for designer eyeglasses. Ultimately, you should choose frames that display your personal style.

For more on choosing the perfect designer frames for your face shape, visit SpecTakular Boutique at our Dawsonville, Georgia, office. Call (706) 216-7732 to schedule an appointment today.