How To Choose the Right Cat-Eye Glasses for Your Face

BY Zenni Optical
IN Glasses
Feb 15, 2019

Smiling woman wearing tortoiseshell glasses; a diamond shape overlays her face.

Cat eye glasses frames are a huge trend in eyewear right now. With a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors available, it’s an easy style for almost anyone to wear. The key to choosing the perfect pair is finding the right cat-eye for your face shape.

Cat-Eye Glasses for Oval Faces

This face shape can pull off almost any cat-eye style, from oversized to skinny, narrow frames. Not sure which pair is right for you? As a good rule of thumb, always opt for frames that are slightly wider than the widest part of your face.

Read more about the best glasses for oval faces.

Tortoise shell cat-eye eyeglasses with black and amber pattern.

Cat-Eye Glasses for Square Faces

Narrow frames elongate the face and the upturned wings of cat-eye glasses create balance for a square face. Try a winged style that has rounded edges to soften your features, and avoid square or rectangular frames.

Read more about the best glasses for square faces.

Black cat-eye sunglasses with dark lenses and gold striped accents on the temples.

Cat-Eye Glasses for Round Faces

To draw attention away from rounded cheeks or a fuller jawline, opt for cat-eye sunglasses that are more angular. An oversized frame that curves upwards, or one that is thicker, will also flatter a round face.

Read more about the best glasses for round faces.

Tortoise-shell cat-eye glasses with black temples and subtle gold accents on the hinges.

Cat-Eye Glasses for Heart Faces

Cat-eye frames that are wider than your forehead work best for a heart-shaped face. For a balanced appearance, opt for light colors or go bold with classic tortoiseshell frames with embellished edges.

Cat-eye gold wireframe glasses with black accents and tortoiseshell temple tips.

Cat-Eye Glasses for Diamond Faces

A rimless or semi-rimless pair of glasses works great for a diamond-shaped face. Choose an angular style of cat-eye glasses with pronounced wings to balance your jawline and soften your overall look.