Choose your glasses according to the shape of your face
simple, quick and effective steps to find the eyeglass frame that will fit your face perfectly :
1) First, select the types of frames that match the geometric shape of your face 2) Refine your choice based on other elements of your morphology such as your eyebrows or your nose ... and finally 3) Finalize your choice on the essential criteria, ie those that you must prioritize.
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Select frames that match the shape of your face
For this, you must first determine the dominant geometric shape of your face. If necessary, pull your hair back and observe the artwork form the envisage mirror shape of your face in front of the mirror. You can also make a selfie, print it and draw the outline of the face to see the most obvious form. Take the opportunity to highlight the shape of your eyebrows, it will be useful for the next step. Geometric shapes of the face there are 7 basic shapes for the face: round, oval, triangular of the lower base, triangular of the upper base, rectangular, square and diamond.
You will find below the types of frames that best match each one. If you have a clear idea of the shape of glasses you want, then check out our article on glasses shapes that also contains some morpho tips. Glasses-face-manIf you are a man, the opinions below apply perfectly! Other tips more specific to the male are also waiting for you on our page dedicated to the choice of frames for men.
Round face
A round face has curved lines without angles, the width and length are in the same proportions.
A narrow and angular frame to help you lengthen or refine your face, a clear bridge to widen your eyes. Accentuate your type with rounded shapes or correct it with geometric shapes, angular and stretched.
Oval face
An oval face is often considered the ideal shape because of its balanced proportions. It is also the most common type of face.
V ou can afford all the glasses styles (from classic to most resourceful). Respect all the same a certain harmony with your personality. The round glasses will give you a youthful look, the rectangular glasses will accentuate the dynamism, the character ...
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The triangular face of the lower base
The triangular lower-base face has a narrow forehead and widens to the area of the cheeks and chin.
The amount which mount? To add width and emphasize the upper third of your face, choose frames that are strongly accentuated by the color and details on the upper half of the face.
The triangular face of the upper base
The triangular upper-base face has a broad forehead and often long eyebrows, it narrows at the chin.
To minimize the width of the upper face, try frames that are wider on the lower edge, without bright colors and made of lightweight materials. Pierced frames usually go very well.
In all cases, prefer discreet frames, light or pastel, rather rounded and not very thick. Avoid everything that is strict and geometric, mounts to imposing and the butterfly shape. Do not accentuate the rush effect by choosing glasses that go lower than your cheekbones.
Rectangular or elongated face
This type of face is longer than it is wide and sometimes has a long nose.
To make the face shorter and more balanced, try decorated or contrasted frames that add width to the face, or have a low bridge to shorten the nose.
You can choose to widen your face with large oval frames, the " cat-eye " or "butterfly" style is usually very good. Avoid too rectangular shapes that would harden your face. If you have a thin face, avoid glasses that are too thick or massive (this does not mean that you can not wear big glasses, but make sure that the frame is relatively thin).
Square face
A square face has a strong jawline and a broad forehead, the width, and length are in the same proportions.
You can accentuate your personality with geometric shapes (avoid the square shape anyway) or soften it with oval shapes with soft lines.
If you choose to soften the angles, try narrow or oval frame styles, such as light metal round frames. Make sure that the width of the glasses is less than that of the face.
For men, it is advisable to move towards an angular shape that will accentuate the muscular aspect of the face. But if you are a woman, a more rounded shape will soften your features.
Diamond or diamond face
In the shape of a diamond, these faces are narrow from the line of the eye and jaw and have broad cheekbones. This is the rarest face shape.
Try small frames with geometric or oval shapes to minimize the horizontal distance between temples. Choose a model a little wider than your cheekbones, with curved lines. The forms " cat's eye " or fluttering, for example, very trendy, you will go very well!
Also, consider the other elements of your face
Eyebrows
If there is only one rule to respect, it is this one! Make sure the top of the frame falls just below your eyebrows, the eyebrows are an essential part of your personality, they are the lines of expression, it would be a shame to hide them and moreover it's likely to make very naughty!
For a harmonious appearance, frames that are curved on the top should follow the line of the eyebrows as closely as possible without interrupting it. If you have straight eyebrows, it is better to avoid rounded shapes ... and vice versa.
Finalize your choice!
To finalize your choice, choose the model that best follows the line of your eyebrows and make sure that the bottom of your glasses do not touch your cheekbones when you smile.
Know that, without making a general rule, it is better to choose a spectacle frame that improves the oval of the face.
Of course, the essential criterion is that you feel good in your glasses! Do not take these tips literally, it is your personality above all that will dictate your choice ;-)
Be careful, however, if you have a particular correction or important, the choice of the eyeglass frame will be more difficult because not all frames do not fit all glasses. For example, progressive lenses require a frame high enough for the eye to adapt to different viewing areas of the glass. For progressive glasses it is better to avoid the pierced or invisible frames and small rectangular shapes.
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