Choosing Frames to Accentuate Your Face

The next time you visit McPherson Optometry to buy eyeglasses or sunglasses, take a moment to consider the best eyeglass frames in North Syracuse, NY to frame your particular face shape. Here’s how:

Determine the Shape of Your Face

You may think you already know what shape face you have. After all, you’ve been looking at it for years! But many people think they have one face shape and are surprised to learn their face is shaped differently. The reason is that the way your hair is styled interferes with how you see your own face. To accurately determine the shape of your face, here’s a simple trick.

1. Pull your hair all the way back, so only your hairline is visible.
2. Get a lipstick or crayon or erasable marker.
3. Look at yourself straight in the mirror.
4. Starting at the top middle, draw the outline of your face on the mirror, following your hairline.

The resulting shape is your face shape. It might be round, oval, square, heart-shaped or diamond-shaped. It might not be exact, so you should choose the shape that most closely resembles what you drew.

Use the Guide to Choose Your Frames

After determining the true shape of your face, use this guide to help you choose frames to accentuate your face.

Round

Go for angular frames like square or rectangular shapes to add definition and contrast to the softness of a round face.

Oval

Look for frames that are as wide as the widest part of your face or walnut-shaped frames that are not too deep or narrow.

Square

Soften the strong jawline and broad forehead of a square face with round or oval frames. These shapes will add a gentle contrast to your angular features.

Heart-shaped

Balance a broad forehead and narrow chin with frames that are wider at the bottom, such as aviators or rimless styles.

Diamond-shaped

Soften angular features with oval or cat-eye frames. Rimless or semi-rimless styles also work well for a diamond-shaped face.

At McPherson Optometry, we offer a wide range of eyeglasses and sunglasses to suit your every need! Book an appointment with your North Syracuse, NY optometrist today for an eye exam!