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What Glasses Suit My Face?

Your eyeglasses aren’t just a necessity; they’re your style signature. They make you unique. With so many frame options, how do you choose the right pair of glasses to suit your face? 

Get ready to decode the style secrets, accentuate your face shape features, and discover the Frame+Face Formula. 

Identify Your Face Shape

Your journey to discovering the perfect frames starts with understanding your face shape. Here are several common face shapes:

round faces

Imagine a face reminiscent of a soft circle with gently curved edges. The forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are all very similar in width. Celebs like Mila Kunis, Selena Gomez, and Kirsten Dunst have round faces.

SQUARE faces

Strong jawlines and well-defined angles characterize square faces. Think Margot Robbie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabrielle Union, and Kelly Osbourne.

OVAL faces

Oval faces are notably longer than wide, with balanced, soft features. Taylor Swift, Millie Bobby Brown, Beyonce, and Jude Law have this face shape.

HEART-shaped faces

Picture a face with a broad forehead and a narrower, pointy chin – that’s what we call a heart-shaped face. Reese Witherspoon, Billie Eilish, Scarlett Johansson, and Zac Efron are popular names with this shape.

DIAMOND faces

Diamond faces boast high cheekbones and a narrower forehead and chin. Rihanna, Megan Fox, Lucy Liu, and Johnny Depp exemplify this unique shape.

Introducing our Frame+Face Formula : The 3 Principles

We’ve mentioned this phrase a few times already.

What do we mean by the Frame+Face Formula?

Blending a mix of art and science into the frame selection process is the magic ingredient in pinpointing your perfect frame. The beauty of this 3-principle process is that you can even narrow in on frame shapes and styles for different aspects of your lifestyle.

Principle 1: BROW, TEMPLES & CHEEKs

The first principle of the Frame+Face Formula is ‘Brow, Temples, and Cheeks.’ Here, the science behind frame-face matching comes into play with the face shape categories. 

Every frame style that pushes dramatically beyond these zones will result in heavy eyewear when trying on various frame shapes.

Furthermore, frames sitting heavily on your cheeks or resting against your eyebrows will get oily fast.

Principle 2: Contrast = Balance

Contrasting frame shape with face shape means choosing frames that stand out from your natural contours. For instance, try for a strong, square frame shape if your face is round. On the other hand, if you have strong angles (think square or heart-shaped), opt for round eyeglasses shapes. Think harmony, balance, and contrast. 

The contrast balances your features. Large round frames on a large round face can look like a caricature. So too can bold, square frames on square faces.

Principle 3: Ask Why

At some point, you may need to try on eyewear. What need or purpose does this purchase solve?

  • Are you after an upgrade to your everyday pair of multifocals?
  • Is this going to be a secondary pair of glasses that need to compliment a new outfit?
  • Do you have a work uniform to factor in for colour and tone?
  • Will this new pair of glasses be part of a complete wardrobe makeover?

 

A mix of factors connected to your lifestyle and appearance are invaluable when making the decision on a new frame. 

Ready to Shine? Your Perfect Frames Await

Identifying your face shape and factoring in our Frame+Face Formula gives you the tools you need to confidently select your new Optical Superstore frame. You’ll be spoilt for choice with our large range of frame options, but finding the one to suit your unique features will be a struggle of the past.

And if you find yourself puzzled or in need of further expert guidance, visityour nearest Optical Superstore branch where our trained staff are ready to make your eyewear journey a breeze.

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Schedule an appointment with an optometrist. Most eye tests are bulk billed to Medicare. 

FIND A STORE NEAR YOU

Schedule an appointment with an optometrist. Most eye tests are bulk billed to Medicare.