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The complete glasses guide organized by face shape. Find your shape, then read the styling logic behind every recommendation.

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Glasses guide by face shape

Each section below covers the geometric reasoning behind the recommendations, not just a list of names. Find your face shape and read the principle first.

Oval
1.40 to 1.60

Virtually any frame suits oval proportions. Use eyewear to express personality.

Top choices: Cat-eye, Aviators, Geometric
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Round
0.90 to 1.15

Angular frames contrast the soft face curves, introducing structure and visual lengthening.

Top choices: Rectangular frames, Square frames, Geometric angular
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Square
1.00 to 1.30

Round and oval frames soften the angular jaw by introducing contrasting curves.

Top choices: Round frames, Oval frames, Soft browline
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Heart
1.20 to 1.65 (varies)

Bottom-heavy or light frames balance the wide forehead by adding visual weight lower.

Top choices: Cat-eye, Oval frames, Rimless
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Diamond
1.20 to 1.75 (varies)

Top-heavy frames draw attention to the forehead, balancing cheekbone dominance.

Top choices: Cat-eye (wide at top), Browline, Frames that sit high
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Oblong
above 1.60

Wide frames break the vertical face line. Depth matters less than width.

Top choices: Wide rectangular, Oversized square, Aviators (wide bridge)
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Rectangle
above 1.50 (typically above 1.60)

Round or oval frames soften jaw angles. Wide frames reduce perceived length. Both simultaneously is ideal.

Top choices: Round frames, Wide oval, Oversized curved
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Triangle
1.00 to 1.60 (varies)

Top-heavy or upper-wide frames draw attention to the forehead, balancing lower-face dominance.

Top choices: Cat-eye (wide at top), Browline, Wide frames that sit high
Full guide
Quick reference

Core principle by shape

Face shapeCore principleBest choices
Oval Virtually any frame suits oval proportions. Use eyewear to express personality. Cat-eye, Aviators
Round Angular frames contrast the soft face curves, introducing structure and visual lengthening... Rectangular frames, Square frames
Square Round and oval frames soften the angular jaw by introducing contrasting curves. Round frames, Oval frames
Heart Bottom-heavy or light frames balance the wide forehead by adding visual weight lower. Cat-eye, Oval frames
Diamond Top-heavy frames draw attention to the forehead, balancing cheekbone dominance. Cat-eye (wide at top), Browline
Oblong Wide frames break the vertical face line. Depth matters less than width. Wide rectangular, Oversized square
Rectangle Round or oval frames soften jaw angles. Wide frames reduce perceived length. Both simultan... Round frames, Wide oval
Triangle Top-heavy or upper-wide frames draw attention to the forehead, balancing lower-face domina... Cat-eye (wide at top), Browline
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