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Choosing The Right Frame
The Basics:

The most attractive frames usually counterbalance your face shape and features.

Your eyes should be centered within the shape of the lens

The frame should be wide enough to allow a slight clearance between the temples and the sides of your head.

The top of the frame should follow your brow line. If you have thick eyebrows, consider a thicker, darker frame.

The size and weight of your glasses should be proportionate to your body size and weight.

The Best Frame Shape for Your Face

Oval Face

You can wear nearly any frame with style

Frame should be slightly wider than the broadest part of your face

Frame size and weight should be proportionate to your body size and weight

Diamond

Softly curved frame no wider than your cheekbones

Square or straight top with rounded bottom

Avoid decorative temples that exaggerate cheekbone width

Round

Low, wide rectangles and other short geometric shapes

Frames with hinges located above eye level help to lengthen the face

Bridge located near the top of the frame to add length

Square

Oval or slightly angular frame styles with curved corners

Frames with hinges located above eye level to help lengthen face

Bridge located near top of the frame to add length

Triangle

Frames that angle up and outward at the top corners

For women, cat's-eye shapes are flattering

For men, square frames are attractive

Frames with rimless bottoms for both men and women

Frames with temples and bridge located near the top of the frame

Inverted Triangle

Frames that angle outward at the bottom

Aviator and "bow tie" shapes

Frames with temples and bridge located near the middle of the frame to balance facial features

Oblong

Round or "tall" geometric shapes

Decorative temples or temples with contrasting colors to add width

Frames with temples and bridge located near the middle of the frame