Glasses for your face shape: how to choose frames

Choosing glasses for your face shape follows one simple rule: contrast. A frame shaped opposite to your facial lines makes the face look more balanced. Round faces need angles, and angular faces need curves.

Glasses frames for each face shape

Table of glasses frames for round, oval, square, heart and long faces and frames that suit them less

Round: square or rectangular frames add angles and make the face look longer. Avoid small round frames.
Oval: almost any shape works, as long as the size is in proportion.
Square: round or oval frames soften a strong jaw.
Heart: oval, aviator or bottom-heavy frames balance the forehead.
Long: tall or oversized frames make the face look more proportional.

Not sure of your face shape? See how to find it in eyebrow shapes for your face shape.

Example: frame previews from Kira

The right frame size

Frame width is about the width of your face at the temples.
Your eyes sit in the center of the lenses, not close to the edge.
Your brows show above the frame or line up with its top edge.
The frame does not press on your temples or slide down when you look down.

Frame colors for your undertone

Warm undertones suit tortoiseshell, brown or gold frames. Cool undertones suit black, gray, silver or navy. Neutral undertones are flexible. Check yours in how to find your skin undertone.

Tips for hijab wearers

Choose thin or flexible temples that sit comfortably over the hijab, and avoid frames that are too wide, since the hijab already frames the face. Pair them with hijab styles for a round face if your face is round.

Try glasses on your photo

Send a selfie to Kira on WhatsApp with your needs, such as everyday work glasses. Kira recommends frames for your face shape and shows them on your photo. See the glasses example.

Frequently asked questions

Which glasses suit a round face?

Round faces suit square or rectangular frames, because the angles contrast with the soft lines of the face and make it look longer. Avoid small round frames that repeat the face shape.

How do I choose the right frame size?

The frame should be about as wide as your face at the temples, your eyes should sit in the center of the lenses, your brows should show above or line up with the top of the frame, and it should not press on your temples or slide down.

What frame color suits tan skin?

It depends on undertone. Warm undertones suit tortoiseshell, brown and gold. Cool undertones suit black, gray, silver and navy. Neutral undertones can wear both.