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Face Shape Guide

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How to Choose Glasses for Your Face?

The way to the perfect frames starts with identifying your face shape. Use this simple chart to understand where you stand.

Square

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  • Prominent, angular jawline
  • Broad forehead
  • Equal width across forehead, cheeks, and jaw

Round

Line art of a woman's face with a translucent orange circle overlay highlighting a round face shape.
  • Full cheek
  • Rounded chin
  • Equal width and height

Heart

Line art of a woman's face with a translucent orange heart overlay highlighting a heart face shape.
  • Broad forehead
  • Pointed, narrow chin
  • High cheekbones

Oval

Line art of a woman's face with a translucent orange oval overlay highlighting an oval face shape.
  • Balanced feature
  • High cheekbone
  • Chin narrower than forehead

Triangle

Line art of a woman's face with a translucent orange inverted triangular overlay highlighting an inverted triangle face shape.
  • Narrow forehead
  • Wide jawline
  • Broad chin

Pick Glasses As Per Your Face Shape

Square Face Shape Icon - Icon showing square face shape with strong jawline and broad forehead

Got a square face? A dashing pair of round or oval glasses would fit you like a glove, softening those sharp angles and making it appear less rigid.

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BASHALL 3

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BASHALL 3

£59.99

Black
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Tortoise
Dark Chestnut
WALTON 1

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WALTON 1

£59.99£39.99

Black
Black
EDENFILED 4

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EDENFILED 4

£69.99

Grey & Marble
Dark Brown & Red
Green & Brown
Purple & Blue
Crystal Tortoise
WINTON 4

TOM ARCHER

WINTON 4

£69.99

Black
Black Marble
Dark Tortoise

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FAQs

Is face shape important to shop glasses?

Not always, but it can be a good starting point if you are new to the world of eyewear. As a confused, first time buyer, one may ask themselves, “How to pick glasses for my face?” – a question we’re striving to answer with our expert face shape guide.

What kind of glasses make your face look smaller?

Oversized glasses and sunglasses work wonderfully to ensure that your face appears smaller.

What face shape is most versatile?

Oval faces are typically the most versatile of the lot. Most frame styles suit them rather well.

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