Choosing glasses can feel overwhelming when you're surrounded by hundreds of frames. But there's one simple starting point that narrows everything down: your face shape.
Certain frame shapes naturally balance and complement specific facial features. Once you know your face shape, the choice becomes much easier — and a lot more fun. Here's your complete guide.
How to Find Your Face Shape
Stand in front of a mirror and pull your hair back. Look at the widest part of your face, the shape of your jawline, and the length from forehead to chin. You'll fall into one of these five main categories.
Oval Face
Balanced proportions, slightly wider cheekbones, gently rounded jawline
Good news: an oval face is the most versatile shape — almost any frame works. The goal is simply to maintain that natural balance.
Best frames: rectangular, square, geometric, oversized, round. Avoid very large frames that overwhelm the face.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: Oliver Peoples, Lunor, or Monogram for a refined look that complements oval features beautifully.
Round Face
Soft curves, similar width and length, full cheeks
Angular and rectangular frames create contrast and add definition, making the face appear slimmer and longer.
Best frames: rectangular, square, geometric, D-frame shapes. Avoid round or small circular frames — they emphasize roundness.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: Blackfin's angular titanium frames, or bold rectangular shapes from Smorfia.
Square Face
Strong jawline, broad forehead, angular features
Softer, rounder frames balance the strong angles of a square face. The goal is to add curves where the face has edges.
Best frames: round, oval, cat-eye, rimless. Avoid boxy rectangular frames that mirror the jaw's shape.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: rounded acetates from Oliver Peoples or the softer Monogram silhouettes.
Heart-Shaped Face
Wide forehead, high cheekbones, narrow pointed chin
Frames that are wider at the bottom balance the narrower chin and draw attention downward.
Best frames: aviator, light rimless, oval, low-set bridge frames. Avoid top-heavy styles like cat-eye, which add visual weight to the already-wide forehead.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: classic aviator-style frames, or Lunor's minimal rimless designs.
Oblong or Rectangular Face
Longer than wide, straight cheeklines, elongated features
Wider, oversized, or decorative frames add width and break up the length of the face.
Best frames: oversized round or square, bold temples, decorative details, low bridge. Avoid narrow rectangular frames that lengthen the face further.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: wider acetate frames from Theo, or bold oversized styles from our Framed! collection.
One Rule Overrides All of Them
Face shape is a guide, not a rule. What matters more is how a frame makes you feel. A bold, unexpected choice worn with confidence will always outshine the technically correct option.
That's why at Optique et Vision, our team doesn't just look at your face shape — they look at your skin tone, your lifestyle, how you dress, and what feels right to you. Then they narrow it down to two or three options that genuinely suit you, rather than handing you a stack of frames to try alone.
Come In and Try It for Yourself
There's no substitute for actually putting frames on your face. What looks surprising on a shelf often looks incredible on — and vice versa.
Visit us in Achrafieh, Jounieh, Clemenceau, Mathaf, Jeita, Aley or Hasroun for your personalized eyewear consultation.
How to Choose Glasses for Your Face Shape: The Complete Guide
Choosing glasses can feel overwhelming when you're surrounded by hundreds of frames. But there's one simple starting point that narrows everything down: your face shape.
Certain frame shapes naturally balance and complement specific facial features. Once you know your face shape, the choice becomes much easier — and a lot more fun. Here's your complete guide.
How to Find Your Face Shape
Stand in front of a mirror and pull your hair back. Look at the widest part of your face, the shape of your jawline, and the length from forehead to chin. You'll fall into one of these five main categories.
Oval Face
Balanced proportions, slightly wider cheekbones, gently rounded jawline
Good news: an oval face is the most versatile shape — almost any frame works. The goal is simply to maintain that natural balance.
Best frames: rectangular, square, geometric, oversized, round. Avoid very large frames that overwhelm the face.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: Oliver Peoples, Lunor, or Monogram for a refined look that complements oval features beautifully.
Round Face
Soft curves, similar width and length, full cheeks
Angular and rectangular frames create contrast and add definition, making the face appear slimmer and longer.
Best frames: rectangular, square, geometric, D-frame shapes. Avoid round or small circular frames — they emphasize roundness.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: Blackfin's angular titanium frames, or bold rectangular shapes from Smorfia.
Square Face
Strong jawline, broad forehead, angular features
Softer, rounder frames balance the strong angles of a square face. The goal is to add curves where the face has edges.
Best frames: round, oval, cat-eye, rimless. Avoid boxy rectangular frames that mirror the jaw's shape.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: rounded acetates from Oliver Peoples or the softer Monogram silhouettes.
Heart-Shaped Face
Wide forehead, high cheekbones, narrow pointed chin
Frames that are wider at the bottom balance the narrower chin and draw attention downward.
Best frames: aviator, light rimless, oval, low-set bridge frames. Avoid top-heavy styles like cat-eye, which add visual weight to the already-wide forehead.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: classic aviator-style frames, or Lunor's minimal rimless designs.
Oblong or Rectangular Face
Longer than wide, straight cheeklines, elongated features
Wider, oversized, or decorative frames add width and break up the length of the face.
Best frames: oversized round or square, bold temples, decorative details, low bridge. Avoid narrow rectangular frames that lengthen the face further.
At Optique et Vision we'd suggest: wider acetate frames from Theo, or bold oversized styles from our Framed! collection.
One Rule Overrides All of Them
Face shape is a guide, not a rule. What matters more is how a frame makes you feel. A bold, unexpected choice worn with confidence will always outshine the technically correct option.
That's why at Optique et Vision, our team doesn't just look at your face shape — they look at your skin tone, your lifestyle, how you dress, and what feels right to you. Then they narrow it down to two or three options that genuinely suit you, rather than handing you a stack of frames to try alone.
Come In and Try It for Yourself
There's no substitute for actually putting frames on your face. What looks surprising on a shelf often looks incredible on — and vice versa.
Visit us in Achrafieh, Jounieh, Clemenceau, Mathaf, Jeita, Aley or Hasroun for your personalized eyewear consultation.