Picking the Perfect Glasses for Your Face Shape

Picking the right pair of glasses can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re updating your look or getting your first pair, knowing your face shape is the first step to finding glasses that truly suit you. Here’s how to make sure your next frames fit your features and your style.

Step 1: Know Your Face Shape

Before diving into frame styles, take a moment to figure out your face shape. Stand in front of a mirror, pull your hair back, and take a good look. Most faces fall into one of these five common categories:

• Round Face: Soft angles, full cheeks, and a face that's about as wide as it is long.

• Oval Face: Balanced features with a slightly narrower chin and wider forehead.

• Square Face: A strong jawline and broad forehead, with similar width and height.

• Heart-Shaped Face: A wider forehead that tapers to a narrow chin.

• Diamond Face: Narrow at the forehead and jawline with broader cheekbones.

Step 2: Choose Frames That Compliment

Once you've identified your face shape, you can start browsing styles that enhance your natural features:

• Round Faces look great in angular or rectangular frames to add contrast and structure.

• Oval Faces can wear almost any style — rectangular, round, geometric — you name it!

• Square Faces benefit from softer curves, like round or oval frames, to balance strong angles.

• Heart-Shaped Faces are flattered by rimless, light-colored, or cat-eye frames that draw attention upward.

• Diamond Faces shine in bold styles like browline or cat-eye frames that highlight cheekbones.

Step 3: Consider Your Style and Comfort

Style is personal, so don’t be afraid to try something new! Look for colors that suit your skin tone, frames that feel comfortable on your nose and ears, and shapes that express your personality.

At Affinity Optometry, we carry a curated selection of fashionable eyewear for every face shape and lifestyle. Our team is happy to help you try on frames and offer personalized styling advice — whether you're going bold and trendy or subtle and classic.