Understanding Eye Glasses and Face Shapes

Have you ever noticed how some people look really great in their eyeglasses? Well, whether they know it or not, that is probably because they have matched eye glasses and face shapes that go together well. It actually is not hard to learn which eye glasses and face shapes will work best together and find out what will be best on your face.

First off, there are a few general rules for understanding eye glasses and face shapes. The first rule is that the shape of the glasses should contrast the shape of your face. We will discuss this a bit more later. The second rule is that the size of the frame of the glasses should fit the size of your face. The final rule is that eyewear should, in some way, reflect one of your best features.

The first rule is where people seem to have the most problems with eye glasses and face shapes. Those who have an oval shaped face will have the most options available to them. People who have round faces should look for more angular frames with straight lines. People with square faces should compliment the lines of their face with slightly rounded frames. Triangular, or heart-shaped faces require a light touch so heavy frames should be avoided.

Another consideration with eye glasses and face shapes is nose shape. A large nose can be balanced with a large frame that will give the effect of a smaller nose. A long nose can appear shorter with a double bridge or high sidebars. A small nose can appear to have better proportions with eyeglasses that have a high nose bar...