Finding a new pair of glasses can feel like a huge decision. Our team at Kennedy Eye Clinic knows that with so many styles, shapes, and colours, you want to pick a pair you truly love. You want glasses that help you see clearly, which all starts with a proper eye exam, and frames that complement your features and show off your personality.
Finding the right glasses means matching the frames to your unique features and personality, not just following trends.
A Simple Guide to Your Face Shape
The first step to finding flattering frames is to figure out your face shape. It’s much easier than it sounds. You just need to look at the overall contours of your face to see which of the common shapes you match most closely.
How to Find Your Face Shape
Stand in front of a mirror and pull your hair back from your face. Take a moment to look at the general outline you see. Pay attention to the width of your forehead, the curve of your cheekbones, and the line of your jaw. This helps you see if your face is more round, square, or long.
The 4 Common Face Shapes
- Round: You have a soft, circular shape with a similar width and length and no sharp angles.
- Square: You have a strong jawline, a broad forehead, and a face with a similar width and length.
- Oval: Your face is longer than it is wide, with high cheekbones and a softly rounded jaw.
- Heart: You have a wider forehead that narrows down to a smaller, more delicate chin.
Frames for Every Face
Once you have an idea of your face shape, you can find eyewear styles that create a natural and pleasing balance. The general goal is to choose a frame shape that contrasts with your face shape, creating harmony.
Frames for a Round Face
Look for frames that add angles and definition to your features. Sharp, angular styles like rectangles or squares help to visually lengthen your face and create a nice contrast to soft curves.
Frames for a Square Face
You can soften a strong, angular jawline with frames that have gentle curves. Round and oval shapes work well to bring balance and a softer look to your features. Thinner frames can also be a great choice.
Frames for an Oval Face
This versatile face shape works well with most frames. You can have fun experimenting with bold shapes and colours. Just check that the frames are not much wider than the broadest part of your face.
Frames for a Heart-Shaped Face
Choose frames that are wider at the bottom to add balance to your proportions. Styles like aviators or round frames help draw attention downward. Lighter colours and delicate, rimless styles are also great options.
Think About Colour and Style
Your face shape is a great starting point, but colour and material also play a big part in how your glasses look and feel. Your frames are a fantastic chance to show off your personality, whether they are everyday glasses or a stylish pair of sunglasses.
Match Your Skin Tone
Skin tones are typically described as cool or warm. Cool tones often have pink or blue undertones, while warm tones have yellow or golden undertones.
- For cool tones: Try frames in black, silver, blue, grey, or purple.
- For warm tones: Look for frames in gold, brown, tortoise, green, or beige.
Consider Your Hair and Eye Colour
You can either complement your features with similar shades or create a fun contrast with opposite colours. For example, brown frames can bring out the warmth in brown hair, while a bold blue can make blue eyes pop.
Get the Right Fit and Proportions
A pair of glasses that looks amazing should also feel comfortable all day long. A proper fit is key for both comfort and clear vision, helping you avoid issues like digital eye strain so you can forget you’re even wearing them.
Your Eyes Should Be Centred
When you try on a pair of frames, an optician can check that your eyes sit near the horizontal and vertical centre of the lenses. This placement helps with optical alignment and gives your face a balanced look.
Frames Should Fit Your Nose and Ears
The bridge of the glasses should sit comfortably on your nose. It shouldn’t pinch, feel too tight, or slide down constantly. The arms of the glasses should also rest gently over your ears without any uncomfortable pressure.
Get a Professional Opinion
For a fit that’s just right, it’s always helpful to get advice from an optical team that can do much more than a simple sight test. We can help you choose a pair that suits your face, fits your prescription, and feels great for daily wear.
Our team at Kennedy Eye Clinic is here to help you find frames that you’ll love to wear. Stop by to explore the collection and get a personalized fitting with a knowledgeable team member.
