How To Pick The Right Glasses For Your Face Shape

If you've ever walked into an optical shop or browsed the online selection at your favorite vision retailer, then you've probably seen the displays full of an amazing array of eyewear.

Choosing a pair of prescription eyeglasses may feel like a daunting task. But our tips can help you narrow down the options and zero in on the right pair (or pairs) for your face, eye color, hair color and skin tone. Learn how to pick the right glasses frames for your face shape below.

Tips to Find The Right Eyeglass Frames For Your Face Shape

When searching for a new pair of glasses you could be wondering, “How do I find the right frames for my face shape?" The golden rule of thumb when it comes to face-fitting is: The eyewear should contrast with the shape of the face.¹

Best Eyeglass Frames for Five Common Face Shapes

Check out the features of the five most common face shapes below to determine your closest match, along with eyeglass frame suggestions.¹

1. Heart face shape: Wide forehead, high cheekbones and a narrow chin.
   Glasses for heart-shaped face: Aviators, butterfly and rimless styles that appear to broaden your chin and minimize forehead width.
2. Oblong face shape: Narrow chin and cheeks with a large forehead.
   Glasses for oblong face shape: Oversized styles and wraparound frames that make your face appear shorter and wider.
3. Round face shape: Full cheekbones and little to no angles.
   Glasses for round face shape: Rectangles, squares and sporty styles that make your face appear longer and thinner.
4. Oval face shape: Chin slightly narrower than the forehead.
   Glasses for oval face shape: Nearly any frame style, classic or trendy, will work as long as it's in a size that's in proportion to your face.
5. Square face shape: Broad forehead and strong jawline.
   Glasses for square face shape: Rounded, oval, cat-eye and semi-rimless frames that soften the jawline and make your face appear longer.

How to Choose The Best Eyeglass Frames for Your Skin Tone, Hair Color and Eye Color

Once you've determined the best frames for your face shape, before you buy glasses, consider frames that compliment your skin tone, eye and hair color. Eye color, hair color and skin tones, regardless of skin color, tend to be classified as either cool or warm.² Here's how to find your match.

• Cool skin tones tend to have blue or pink undertones.² The best eyeglass frame colors for cool complexions are black, silver, purple, pink, gray and rose.
• Warm skin tones have yellow or bronze undertones.² The best eyeglass frame colors for warm complexions are off-white, brown, gold, beige, light tortoise, olive green and warm blue.

Many opticians and optometrists have staff that can help you choose eyeglass frames that go perfectly with your face. They can help you identify your face shape and take additional factors into consideration, too, like your:

• Personality
• Lifestyle
• Occupation
• Activities
• Hobbies

You may also want to schedule an eye exam before you buy glasses so that your prescription eyeglasses are the correct strength. The CareCredit credit card can help you bridge the financial gap often left by vision insurance coverage, especially if you're considering more than one pair of eyewear to fit all the aspects of your life.* Use the Acceptance Locator or download the CareCredit Mobile App to find a vision provider or optical retailer near you that accepts the CareCredit credit card.

Author Bio

Kristin Driver is a digital writer with CareCredit. She specializes in writing about health care, finances, and pet care. Her work has been published by Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Stanford Health Care, Risk & Insurance, Modern Health Care, Risk Insider, CIO Review, and more.