A heart-shaped face has a broader forehead that tapers to a narrower chin, sometimes with a widow's peak. Frames that carry visual weight lower down, or that are light along the top, help balance the proportions.
How to tell if you have a heart face
- Pull your hair back and stand facing a mirror in good light.
- Trace the outline of your face on the mirror with a washable marker, or take a straight-on photo.
- Compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw, and the overall length of your face.
Frame shapes to try
Oval frames
Rounded lenses soften a wider forehead.
Round frames
Gentle curves balance a pointed chin.
Rimless styles frames
Minimal top rims keep attention away from the brow line.
Approach with care
Heavy browline or very decorative top rims add width to the part of the face that is already widest.
Face shape is a starting point, not a rule. Fit, colour and personal style matter just as much — if you love a frame, try it with our Virtual Try-On.
Fit still comes first
Whatever the shape, the frame should be roughly as wide as your face, your eyes should sit near the centre of each lens, and the temples should rest on your ears without pinching. See our frame measurement guide for numbers to compare.
Not sure where to start? Our Fit & Style Quiz suggests frames based on your answers.
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