The Spectator

Choosing spectacles isn’t just about finding frames you like, one of the most important things to consider is how the frames complement your face shape and features. The right frames can sharpen your features, soften angles, or bring harmony to proportions that feel slightly off. The easiest way to get it right is to match your frames to your face shape. 

At The Eye Place, we believe finding the perfect frames should feel simple, so here's our simple guide to finding spectacles for oval, square, round, diamond, long, and heart-shaped faces.

How to Find Your Face Shape

Before choosing frames, you need to understand what shape your face is…

Is your face longer or wider? Do you have a sharp or soft jawline? Which part of your face is the widest - forehead, jaw, or cheekbones? 

Most people don't fit one shape perfectly, but usually one stands out.

Oval Face Shape

Oval faces are well balanced and softly rounded, with slightly curved features and a face that is longer than it is wide. In most cases, they’ll suit any shape. 

Best choices:

• Rectangle and square frames
• Soft rounded metal styles 
• Soft cat-eye frames 

Details on the arms add extra definition, while vintage-inspired designs perfectly complement your natural balance.

Avoid:

• Oversized frames that hide your natural proportions.

Square Face Shape

Square face shapes feature a broad forehead, straight sides, and a strong, angular jawline.

Best choices:

• Round frames
• Oval frames
• Thin metal frames
• Curved cat-eye styles

These choices soften angular features and can reduce the “boxy” effect.

Avoid:

• Sharp, square frames that make your features look harsher.

Round Face Shape

Round faces are similar in width and height, with soft curves and fuller cheeks.

They look best with definition. 

Best Choices:

• Rectangular frames
• Square frames
• Geometric frames with angles

Angular frames add structure and make the face appear longer and more defined.

Avoid: 

• Small round frames that exaggerate facial roundness
   

Diamond Face Shape

Diamond faces have high, prominent cheekbones, with a narrow forehead and a sharply tapering, pointed chin. Balancing the cheekbones is key with this shape.

Best choices:

• Oval frames
• Rimless frames
• Cat-eye frames
• Browline frames

These styles soften the cheekbones and draw attention upward to the eyes.

Avoid:

• Narrow frames that make cheekbones look wider.
   

Oblong Face Shape 

Long faces are noticeably longer than they are wide, often with a straight cheek line.

Best choices:

• Wide frames
• Oversized frames
• Deeper/Taller frames

These frames will help reduce the appearance of length by adding width to the frames

Avoid:

• Slim, narrow frames that elongate the face further.

Heart-shape Face

Heart-shaped faces have a wider forehead and prominent cheekbones that taper down into a narrow chin.

Best choices:

• Round frames
• Oval frames
• Light, thin frames
• Aviators

These shapes will balance a wider upper face and soften the lower half.

Avoid:

• Heavy top frames that emphasise forehead width.

What To Remember

The best spectacles don’t just follow trends, they balance your natural features. Once you know your face shape, choosing frames becomes far easier and more intentional.

A simple rule of thumb: 

• Angular face = go round
• Round face = go angular
• Long face = go wide
• Heart face = lighten the top
• Diamond face = Soften cheekbones
• Oval face = almost anything works

Ready to Find Your Perfect Pair?

Once you know what suits your features, finding the perfect pair becomes effortless. The right glasses don't just look good... They feel like they belong on you.

Pop into The Eye Place and try on different frames in practice to see what actually feels right on your face, not just what looks good on a shelf. If you’re unsure, our incredible team will be happy to help you find your dream frames that truly fit.