Finding the Best Glasses for Your Face Shape
Finding a flattering pair of glasses is easy if you know your face shape. Simply find your face shape below to see our recommendations for complementary frames. While these tips are meant to help you hone in on the most complementary eyeglass styles, there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to glasses. No matter what frame you pick, if you love it, you’ll feel good—and feeling good always looks great.
Oval Face Shape
An oval face is proportionally balanced, with a slightly curved jawline that is somewhat narrower than the forehead, allowing for the most flexibility in frame options.
CELEBRITIES WITH OVAL FACES
- Jessica Biel
- Lucy Liu
- Adam Levine
- Ben Affleck
MOST FLATTERING FRAMES
While most styles look good on oval faces, these frames will add structure to the softer oval shape.
Women
Rectangle Square Aviator
Men
Rectangle Square Browline
Round Face Shape
A round face is typically as wide as it is long and lacking prominent cheekbones.
CELEBRITIES WITH ROUND FACES
- Chrissy Teigen
- Mandy Moore
- Justin Timberlake
- Aaron Paul
MOST FLATTERING FRAMES
For women, large and bold styles draw attention to the eyes and make the face appear smaller, while rectangle and square frames offset roundness for men, creating a more masculine appearance.
Women
Rectangle Square Round
Men
Rectangle Square Aviator
Square Face Shape
A square face is typically anchored by a wide, angular jawline and a similarly broad forehead.
CELEBRITIES WITH SQUARE FACES
- Angelina Jolie
- Jessica Simpson
- Brad Pitt
- Nick Lachey
MOST FLATTERING FRAMES
For women, these frames complement the face shape while adding softness. For men, it's about adding balance and structure.
Women
Browline Cat-Eye Round
Men
Browline Oval Rectangle
Diamond Face Shape
A diamond face combines an angular jawline and prominent cheekbones with a narrower forehead.
CELEBRITIES WITH DIAMOND FACES
- Jennifer Love Hewitt
- Scarlett Johansson
- Elijah Wood
- Ryan Gosling
MOST FLATTERING FRAMES
For women, round and oval frames add softness to angular features, while cat-eye frames can add volume around narrow cheekbones. Men might opt for round or browline frames to balance facial features.
Women
Oval Round Cat-Eye
Men
Oval Round Browline
Pear Face Shape
A pear face shape is defined by a broader jawline and chin, with a narrower forehead and less prominent cheekbones.
CELEBRITIES WITH PEAR FACES
- Tiffani Amber Thiessen
- Jennifer Lopez
- Gerard Butler
- Jack Black
MOST FLATTERING FRAMES
Browline frames bring more balance to a narrow forehead, but anyone can opt for the universally flattering aviator.
Women
Browline Oval Aviator
Men
Browline Oval Aviator
Heart Face Shape
A heart face typically has a broader forehead and prominent cheekbones paired with a narrower chin.
CELEBRITIES WITH HEART FACES
- Kourtney Kardashian
- Reese Witherspoon
- Chris Hemsworth
- Bradley Cooper
MOST FLATTERING FRAMES
Round frames can make the more angular heart shape appear softer, while rectangle frames add balance.
Women
Rectangle Round Geometric
Men
Rectangle Round Aviator
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