Choosing a right frame lies pretty much on your facial contours and there are 7 basic shapes which should describe your face shape but do bear in mind that some of us have combinations :
- Diamond
Determined by the fact that cheekbones are wider than the brow bone and jaw line, the trick here is to wear frames with oval, soft-curved square, cat-eye or rimless shapes and frame width must not be wider than the top of the cheeks. Try to avoid frames with decorative upper rim.
- Heart/Inverted triangle
As the same suggests, this face shape has a broad forehead narrowing towards the mouth area and a pointed chin. Go for smaller, rounded or square designs with emphasis on the lower sides. Avoid frames that are wide at the top or with decorations on the upper rims.
- Oblong
With a face length longer than its width coupled with a long straight cheek line, go for frames that are wide, with strong bridges and decorative temples.
- Oval
No restrictions, choose any frame that pleases as long as it is not too big or too small for the face.
- Round
With a face width more than 2/3 the length and where cheeks are more obvious than cheekbones, an angular frame makes a round face look longer and narrower. Try frames with decorations on the upper rim. Avoid oval or round frames.
- Square
To soften the prominent jaw line, broad forehead & an equal-size length and width, opt for a frame that is curved at the side and corner. Square or angular frames are definitely a no-no.
- Triangle
Defined by a broad bottom with respect to a narrow forehead, choose a frame that is wide and bold with emphasis on the upper sides so as to draw attention off the lower face. Avoid small frames too. Try cat-eye style.
Chapter: Eye Care :: 2 May 2007
