Are you looking for eyeglasses and do not know how to pick a fitting pair for your face? If so, you have come to the right place. There are some things you need to consider when picking new eyeglasses. Begin by looking at your current eyeglasses. If you like their look but require replacement, you may settle for the same model and frames. But if you want to try different frame shapes, here is what you need to do.

Find Your Face Shape

What is your face shape? Is it round, diamond, square, oval, or heart-shaped? Your face’s shape will help determine the frames that will complement your look. Besides, choosing the right frames balances your facial outlines and features. Your forehead’s width, cheekbone, and jawline’s length determine your face shape.
 

• Round face shapes are more even. They have equal width and length. There are no sharp angles, and the chin and jawline appear round.

• Diamond face shapes have prominent outlines. The forehead and jawline are narrow, and the cheekbones have sharper angles.

• Square face shapes have sharp angles with features that have equal widths. The forehead shares the same width as the jawline and cheekbones, forming an even, square look.

• Oval face shapes are longer and narrower. They have a rounded chin and jawline and a broader forehead. The longer face and round outlines naturally create an oval appearance.

• Heart-shaped faces have broader foreheads, plush cheekbones, and pointed chins that resemble a heart’s bottom.

Pick a Frame Width That Suits You

Choose frames that match your face shape. Does your face have sharp or soft angles? Square and heart-shaped faces have sharp angles. When selecting frames, think of complementary frames.

For a square face shape, curved frames will soften the face’s hard angles and make it look thinner. For a heart-shaped face, round glasses or frames with softer curves will draw attention away from the forehead. That will give the face a more balanced look.

Round and oval faces have soft angles. Cat-eye or square frames can add balance to a round face shape as they make the face look smaller. With oval face shapes, huge frames will disrupt the face’s balance. Instead, try square, rectangular, or cat-eye frames to complement the smooth facial curves.

Diamond face shapes need frames that address the protruding cheekbones and angular, thinner jawline. Rectangular and oval frames will accentuate the elegant outlines of a diamond face shape.

Choose a Frame Color That Pairs Your Skin Tone

Which colors complement your skin tone? If your skin tone is warm with golden, yellow, or bronze undertones, honey, beige, light tortoise, and olive-green colors will suit you best. Bright colors like pink, blue, and white will contrast your skin tone.

If your skin tone is cool with blue or pink undertones, purple, black, pink, silver, or gray colors suit you best. Dark brown and bright yellow or orange shades will wash you out.

Consider Your Routine

What is your routine? Whether active or relaxed, there are frames for every lifestyle. Think about the things you will do while wearing your glasses and find ones that will be functional and fitting.

For more on matching your eyeglass frames to your face and lifestyle, visit San Marino Optometry at our office in San Marino, California. Call 626-270-2020 to book an appointment today. We proudly serve the San Marino, San Gabriel, and Arcadia communities.