Most stylists use a simple principle: contrast the dominant lines of your face. Angular faces are softened by curves, rounded faces gain definition from angles, and balanced faces can experiment freely.
| Face shape | Widest point | Frames that often balance it |
|---|---|---|
| Oval | Forehead / cheekbones (balanced) | Most shapes; square, rectangle, geometric |
| Round | Cheeks | Rectangle, square, browline |
| Square | Jaw and forehead | Round, oval, cat-eye |
| Heart | Forehead | Oval, round, rimless |
| Diamond | Cheekbones | Browline, cat-eye, oval |
| Triangle | Jaw | Cat-eye, browline, aviator |
Guides by face shape
Oval faces
Balanced proportions suit most frames.
Round faces
Add definition with angles.
Square faces
Soften a strong jaw with curves.
Heart faces
Balance a wider forehead.
Diamond faces
Add width at the brow.
Triangle faces
Draw attention upward.
These are guidelines. Comfort and fit matter more than any rule, and personal style always wins.
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