How to choose the right frame for your face shape? Part 2

So, a little recap on how to determine which face shape you have in order to choose the frame that best suits your face:

• Take a photo of yourself directly facing the camera and use a piece of tracing paper to outline the edge of your face to work out your face shape.
• No camera? Then look in the mirror and with an erasable pen (or even some lipstick), trace the outline of your face on the mirror – whatever you do, just make sure you can wipe it off afterwards!

Heart face

Characteristics:

• Broader brow
• Wide cheekbones
• Narrow chin

What to look for in a frame:

• Frames that contrast and not imitate your face shape
• Do not choose aviators and semi rimmed glasses
• Frames that are wider at the forehead
• Details on the lower half
• Light colours
• Round or square frames
• Rimless frames

Square face

Characteristics:

• Face width and length are proportionate
• A broad forehead
• A strong jaw
• Wide cheekbones
• Square chin

What to look for in a frame:

• Oval frames that are narrow in width
• Frames that have more width than depth
• Round frames
• Up-swept frames
• A darker upper rim and a lighter lower rim

Diamond face

Characteristics:

• Narrow jawline and forehead
• Prominent cheekbones
• Chin narrower than forehead

What to look for in a frame:

• Frames that have detailing or distinctive brow lines
• Rimless frames
• Oval and cat-eye shapes
• Semi-rimless frames
• Avoid narrow frames that draw attention to narrow eye line