What Is My Face Shape & How Do I Choose the Right Frames?
- BY Catherine Ong
- IN Frames
Choosing the right pair of glasses is not just about the latest trends; it’s about enhancing your unique features to help you feel stylish and confident. One key factor in making the perfect choice is understanding your face shape. In this guide, we will take you through the process of measuring your face shape and discovering the ideal frames that complement your facial contours.
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How To Measure Your Face Shape
Before delving into the diverse world of face shapes, let’s first understand how to measure your own face dimensions. Our guide provides a comprehensive breakdown, and we’ll focus on key measurements. We recommend measuring with a flexible tape measure, but to avoid wrapping around your face too much. Grab a mirror and piece of paper…it’s time to get drawing!
Face Length
Begin by measuring from the center of your hairline to the tip of your chin. This measurement helps determine if your face is longer or shorter.
Forehead Width
Measure the width of your forehead at its widest point, which is typically across your brow line.
Cheekbone Width
Find the distance between your cheekbones by measuring across the highest points of your cheekbone in upper part of your face.
Jawline Width
Measure the width of your jawline from one end to the other. Making small jaw-clenching movements can help you identify where your jaw muscles lie.
So Now, What Is My Face Shape?
Now that you’ve gathered your measurements, let’s identify your face shape and explore the frames that will enhance your natural beauty:
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Oval Face Shape
- Characteristics: Balanced proportions, slightly wider cheekbones, gentle narrowing at the forehead and jaw.
- Ideal Frames: Most frame styles complement an oval face. Typically more angular frames such as rectangular and square complement the soft curves of your face shape.
Heart Face Shape
- Characteristics: Broad forehead, cheekbones tapering to a smaller jaw.
- Ideal Frames: Heart shaped faces are versatile. Choose frames that balance the width of your forehead. For a softer look, opt for rounder frames. For a more complementary or balanced look, choose rectangular frames.
Round Face Shape
- Characteristics: Cheekbones and face length are similar, a rounded chin.
- Ideal Frames: Angular frames such as rectangular or square help balance the round curves of your face shape. Large, bold styles can make faces appear smaller.
Square Face Shape
- Characteristics: Forehead, cheekbones, and jawline have similar width, a strong jaw.
- Ideal Frames: Round or oval frames can soften the angles, while cat-eye styles add a touch of flair.
Diamond Face Shape
- Characteristics: Narrow forehead and jawline, cheekbones are the widest.
- Ideal Frames: Experiment with round, oval or cat-eye frames to highlight cheekbones and soften the overall look.
Pear Face Shape
- Characteristics: Broader jawline and chin, narrower forehead, less prominent cheekbones.
- Ideal Frames: Frames with detailing or distinctive brow lines can add emphasis to the upper face, bringing overall balance.
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Find the Perfect Pair with Zenni
Zenni Optical goes the extra mile to assist customers in finding the perfect frames by providing a dedicated page specifically tailored for shopping for different face shapes. Offering glasses that are suitable for every face shape, Zenni furthers its mission to provide affordable and accessible eyewear to all. This resource makes shopping easy and ensures that customers can confidently choose eyewear that complements their unique facial features and enhances their overall look.
