Ever wonder why some glasses just seem to suit certain people so well?

It’s not just luck—it often comes down to choosing glasses frames for face shape. The right pair can bring balance to your features and reflect your personality at a glance. Whether your face is round, square, heart-shaped or oval, knowing what works for you can make buying glasses online a whole lot easier—and a lot more fun.

Find your shape

Faces typically fall under one of 5 categories: oval, round, square, oblong and heart-shaped.

If you’re not sure what yours is, find a mirror, pull your hair back, and study your features, referring to the guidance below.

1. Oval

Cat-eye glasses on an oval face shape.

Nicely rounded at the top and bottom and longer than it is wide, it’s a lovely, versatile shape. You can wear almost every frame style and look good! Lucky you!

2. Round

Rectangular glasses on a round face shape

Without the sharp angles of other shapes, those with a round face shape are often blessed with a more youthful and friendly appearance. Blocky, rectangular frames are a popular choice (check out our range from Guess), as the contrast allows both your glasses and face to hold their own.

3. Square

Round glasses on a square face shape

The wide forehead and a squared, well-defined jawline mean this angular profile exudes confidence and strength. Opting for square or rectangular glasses can look a bit too “boxy”, so we recommend trying oval or round frames to soften the angles a little.

4. Oblong

Oversized glasses on an oblong face shape

Sleek and elongated, and the narrowest of typical shapes, those with an oblong face are often blessed with prominent cheekbones. If you’re looking to create more of a balance, chunky and masculine glasses fare well – Tommy Hilfiger’s range takes some beating. Wider and more decorative designs also hit that sweet spot.

5. Heart-shaped

Pilot glasses on a heart face shape

With a wider forehead and sculpted cheekbones narrowing down to the chin, heart shapes look particularly good in rimless frames as the simplicity doesn’t overpower. On the other hand, glasses like Ray-Ban’s Wayfarer let those sleek cheeks shine.

Need a second opinion?

A man smiling, trying on new glasses

Face shapes can be both subtle and complex and, with so many frame styles, it’s hard to know where to start.

The friendly team at our Nassau eye doctor can help you choose a new pair of eyeglasses that works with your features yet lets you be you.

Simply let us know you’re interested in a consultation, and we’ll do the rest.