The right pair of glasses does more than correct your vision — it frames your whole look. And the secret to finding glasses that actually suit you starts with one simple step: knowing your face shape.
Grab a mirror (or a recent selfie) and give yourself two minutes. Here's exactly how to find your face shape, and which frames are made for it.
Step 1: Find Your Face Shape
Pull your hair back and look at the outline of your face in a mirror. Compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw, and notice whether your face is longer than it is wide. Tracing the outline on a photo can make it even easier to spot.
- Oval: forehead slightly wider than the jaw, soft rounded edges, balanced proportions.
- Round: similar width and length, full cheeks, no sharp angles along the jaw.
- Square: a strong, angular jawline with a forehead and jaw of similar width.
- Heart: wide forehead and cheekbones that taper to a pointed chin.
- Diamond: narrow forehead and jawline, with cheekbones as the widest point.
The Best Frames for Each Face Shape
Oval Face
Lucky you — almost any frame works on an oval face. Rectangular and geometric shapes add a bit of definition without overwhelming your naturally balanced features.
Round Face
Angular frames — rectangular or square — add structure and make the face look longer and more defined. Steer clear of round frames, which only emphasize roundness.
Square Face
Round or oval frames soften a strong jawline beautifully. Rimless or thin-framed styles work just as well to balance sharp angles.
Heart-Shaped Face
Frames that are wider at the bottom — light-colored or rimless styles especially — balance a narrower chin against a wider forehead.
Diamond Face
Oval and cat-eye frames highlight the cheekbones while softening angular features, making them a flattering match for diamond faces.
Not Sure? Let Our Opticians Check For You
Every Barakat Optical branch offers a free eye test and expert frame fitting, so our opticians can confirm your face shape and recommend the frames that genuinely suit you — in person.
Book your free eye test or find your nearest Barakat Optical branch to try on frames today.
