DIANA KIRAKOSYAN
Ophthalmologist
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How to Choose Glasses that Suit Your Face
Feb. 9, 2026Face shapes are usually divided into six types: round, oval, heart-shaped, square, triangular, and diamond-shaped.
It is important to know your face shape if you want to choose the right glasses.
How to Identify Your Face Shape
There is a very simple way to check your face shape. You can use a washable marker, lipstick, or soap. Stand in front of a mirror, stretch your hand straight, and maintain a fixed distance. Outline your face, starting from the chin and finishing at the hairline.
Which Glasses to Choose According to Face Shape
If your forehead is wider than your chin, and your cheekbones are high. In this case, choose glasses with large, thick frames. For example, retro-style square or round frames made of thick acetate.
If your forehead is fairly wide, and your cheeks and chin are often rounder, in this case, glasses with sharp edges can look very flattering, such as classic square frames. Half-rim optical glasses are also a great option to emphasize facial features, while cat-eye frames can visually elongate the face.
If you have a wider forehead and chin that match each other in length and width, then try to avoid narrow, sharp-cornered, and square frames. This can accentuate the jaw. Go for larger, thicker, and rounder frames.
If you have a wide forehead and a smaller chin, glasses that are wider at the bottom can visually reduce the appearance of the upper part of your face. Round, square, or rimless glasses can achieve this effect.
It's important to note that these are just recommendations. Regardless of your face shape, you can wear whatever glasses you like and whatever is comfortable for you. So, before choosing any glasses, make sure to try them on: pay attention to whether they slip off your nose, cause discomfort by restricting your peripheral vision, or feel heavy. If everything is fine with that, you can then think about how your glasses match your facial features.
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How to Choose Glasses that Suit Your Face
2026-02-09Face shapes are usually divided into six types: round, oval, heart-shaped, square, triangular, and diamond-shaped.
It is important to know your face shape if you want to choose the right glasses.
How to Identify Your Face Shape
There is a very simple way to check your face shape. You can use a washable marker, lipstick, or soap. Stand in front of a mirror, stretch your hand straight, and maintain a fixed distance. Outline your face, starting from the chin and finishing at the hairline.
Which Glasses to Choose According to Face Shape
If your forehead is wider than your chin, and your cheekbones are high. In this case, choose glasses with large, thick frames. For example, retro-style square or round frames made of thick acetate.
If your forehead is fairly wide, and your cheeks and chin are often rounder, in this case, glasses with sharp edges can look very flattering, such as classic square frames. Half-rim optical glasses are also a great option to emphasize facial features, while cat-eye frames can visually elongate the face.
If you have a wider forehead and chin that match each other in length and width, then try to avoid narrow, sharp-cornered, and square frames. This can accentuate the jaw. Go for larger, thicker, and rounder frames.
If you have a wide forehead and a smaller chin, glasses that are wider at the bottom can visually reduce the appearance of the upper part of your face. Round, square, or rimless glasses can achieve this effect.
It's important to note that these are just recommendations. Regardless of your face shape, you can wear whatever glasses you like and whatever is comfortable for you. So, before choosing any glasses, make sure to try them on: pay attention to whether they slip off your nose, cause discomfort by restricting your peripheral vision, or feel heavy. If everything is fine with that, you can then think about how your glasses match your facial features.
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