Summer is here… Well, almost. Even though we might not be fully engulfed in the heat of summer just yet, it is time to stock up on some new eyewear. Some faces just suit every and any shape, while I feel that my face requires a particular shape for it to accentuate my best features.
Choosing the right eyewear, spectacles, or sunglasses, can do more than correct your vision or shield your eyes from the sun. “They can enhance your overall look, complement your features, and even boost your confidence,” notes Wesley Language from Execuspecs.
Here are some tips to help you make the right choice when it comes to picking eyewear this summer. Each face shape has unique characteristics that can guide your eyewear selection.
When it comes to spectacles, you should be looking at the following:
Round:
- Characteristics: Full cheeks, rounded chin, and equal width and length.
- Best frames: Angular frames, such as rectangular or square, as they define and contrast the roundness of the face.
- Avoid: Round frames, as they can make your face appear fuller.
Oval:
- Characteristics: Balanced proportions with slightly wider cheekbones and a curving chin.
- Best frames: Most frame shapes work well, but rectangular or walnut-shaped frames (not too deep or narrow) are particularly flattering.
- Avoid: Frames that are too large can disrupt the natural balance of an oval face.
Square:
- Characteristics: Strong jawline, broad forehead, and square chin.
- Best frames: Round or oval frames soften the angularity and provide a nice contrast.
- Avoid: Angular and boxy frames that emphasise the squareness.
Heart:
- Characteristics: Wider forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow chin.
- Best frames: Bottom-heavy frames add width to the lower face. Rimless and light-coloured frames can also be flattering.
- Avoid: Top-heavy frames that emphasise the upper part of the face.
Diamond:
- Characteristics: Narrow forehead and jawline with broad cheekbones.
- Best frames: Oval or cat-eye frames balance the narrow chin and forehead while accentuating the cheekbones.
- Avoid: Narrow frames that highlight the widest part of the face.
When it comes to sunglasses, here’s what you should be looking at:
Round
- Best styles: Wayfarers, square, and rectangle shapes provide structure.
- Avoid: Round sunglasses.
Oval
- Best styles: Aviators, oversized, and geometric shapes.
- Avoid: Too large frames that throw off the natural balance of an oval face.
Square
- Best styles: Aviators, round, and oval shapes soften strong angles.
- Avoid: Square and rectangular frames.
Heart
- Best styles: Cat-eye, round, and aviators add width to the lower face.
- Avoid: Top-heavy designs.
Diamond
- Best styles: Rimless, oval, and cat-eye shapes highlight cheekbones.
- Avoid: Narrow frames that don’t balance the face’s proportions.
Compiled by: Marian Volkwyn
First published by Woman & Home
