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Frame selection guide

Which specs suit your face shape?

Your face shape is why some specs look amazing and others look wrong. Round, square, oval, heart and oblong — and why fit and comfort come first.

  • Four pairs of glasses in different shapes and colours laid out on a pale stone tray.
  • A row of five face outlines labelled round, oval, square, heart and oblong.
  • Three round face outlines wearing rectangle, square and very round frames — the first two ticked, the last crossed out.
  • Three square face outlines wearing round, oval and very boxy frames — the first two ticked, the last crossed out.
  • An oval face outline surrounded by five different frame shapes, every one of them ticked.
  • Three heart-shaped face outlines wearing light rounded, bottom-heavy and top-heavy frames — the first two ticked, the last crossed out.
  • Three oblong face outlines wearing tall, wide and ultra-narrow frames — the first two ticked, the last crossed out.
  • A woman adjusting her glasses, with the temples, the bridge fit and the nose pads called out on the photo.
  • A My Vision staff member fitting a pair of glasses on a smiling customer in front of a mirror.

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Frame selection guide

Your face shape is why some specs look AMAZING… and others look completely wrong.

Ever wondered why a pair looks great on display, but “feels” off when you put it on? Let's find your perfect match.

First, look in a mirror and check your outline

Pull your hair back and look straight ahead. Which shape most closely matches your cheekbones, forehead and jawline?

  • Round
  • Oval
  • Square
  • Heart
  • Oblong

Round face

Add contrast with structured angles.

Soft curves and balanced width / length look best with angular frames to add definition. Best styles: rectangle, square, sharp geometric.

Less suited: very round.

Goal: define & structure.

Square face

Soften strong angles.

Defined jawlines and broad foreheads pop when paired with rounded, gentle curves. Best styles: classic round, oval, soft cat-eye.

Less suited: very boxy.

Goal: balanced softness.

Oval face

You won the frame lottery.

Well-balanced proportions mean almost any frame shape looks natural on you. Best styles: rectangle, round, aviator, geometric.

Goal: play with styles.

Heart face

Balance a broader forehead.

Broader foreheads and narrower chins shine with frames that add balance toward the bottom. Best styles: light-colored frames, thin metals, bottom-heavy shapes.

Less suited: top-heavy.

Goal: lower face balance.

Oblong face

Create visual width.

Longer face shapes look great in frames with extra vertical depth or bold top bars to break up length. Best styles: oversized frames, deep square shapes, bold acetate rims.

Less suited: ultra-narrow.

Goal: proportion & width.

The plot twist

But face shape is only 50% of the equation.

Bridge fit, cheekbone height, skin tone, and lens prescription matter just as much as face shape. Don't box yourself into rules, fit and comfort come first.

Find the frame that looks AND feels good

Stop guessing off the display shelf. Drop by My Vision today for:

  • FREE anti-slip & custom frame adjustments
  • FREE computerized machine eye check

Where it starts

It starts with a free eye test

Pick the store nearest you, then a day and a time — you're confirmed on the spot.

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