Round face guide
Best Glasses for Round Face Shape
The best glasses for round faces are rectangular frames, square frames, browline frames. Straight lines contrast with soft curves and make the face look longer.
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Frames that suit round faces
Rectangular frames
Straight lines contrast with soft curves and make the face look longer.
Square frames
Angles add structure to a round face.
Browline frames
A strong top edge lifts the eye upward.
Cat-eye frames
Upswept outer corners add lift and angle.
Frames to avoid
- Small round frames, which repeat the circle.
- Frames narrower than your face.
Fit matters as much as shape
Whatever the shape, the frame should be about as wide as your face at the temples, your eyes should sit near the horizontal center of each lens, and the top of the frame should follow your brow line.
Frequently asked questions
What glasses suit a round face?
Rectangular frames, Square frames, Browline frames, Cat-eye frames.
What glasses should a round face avoid?
Small round frames, which repeat the circle. Frames narrower than your face.