If you want to choose the best eyeglasses frames for your face, then you should start by learning more about your facial structure. Though most of us know what shape our faces are, there are many who are not exactly sure. The good news is that there is an exact method that can be used to measure one’s face. This method will help you find out just what frame is right for your facial shape.
Before you measure your face, you need to get your hands on a measuring tape and then with it in hand you should look at yourself in a mirror. Be sure to use a measuring tape that is flexible as only then you can get the most exact measurements. Also, make sure that the room is well lit as you want to ensure that you are able to view the measurements properly.
When taking measurements, make sure that you start by measuring from the top of your cheekbone to the other. Next, take a measurement of the center of your forehead and get its height from the line of your eyebrows to the place on your head where your hairline starts. The third measurement that you need to take relates to the measurement of the bottom of your jaw to the tip of your chin. Take this measurement and then multiply it by two. The last measurement relates to the height of your face from the hairline down to your chin.
After taking these measurements, you need to then compare them with different facial shapes. If your face is round then the width of your face will be the same as the length of your face. Also, your jaw and forehead will be narrower than your cheeks. If you have an oblong face then the height of your face will be about the same as the one and a half times the width of your face. An oval face, on the other hand, is one in which the height is about the same or one and a half times the width of the face. In a heart face, the forehead will be wider than the cheekbones and also wider than the chin. In a square face, the height, as well as width, is the same while in a diamond face, the cheeks are wider than the forehead as well as the jaw.
Now that you know a little about different facial shapes it is time to find out which frame suits your facial structure the best. A basic rule is that you should choose a frame that accentuates your features and which also minimizes any flaws in your face. For a wide face, the right frame is one that does not have much height. On the other hand, if you have an angular face then you will need to wear a face that is soft and curved.
If you have an oval face then your face is better balanced. For this facial shape, you need to avoid buying frames that have features that are very dramatic, as these frames will throw off the natural balance of an oval face.
Round faces have soft angles and so it pays to wear rectangular or geometric frames, as these will complement a round face by giving it more width. At the same time, people with round faces will do well to avoid wearing curved frames and also round frames.
Square faces are faces that are characterized by a jaw that is strong and it also has pronounced angularity. For a square face, you will do well to wear frames that are round and even curved as these help types of frames help in softening the angularity of the face and also its boxy features. Do not wear boxy frames or very tall frames.
People with heart shaped faces will know that it is hard to find a suitable frame for such a facial shape. This kind of facial shape is not very common but there are certain frames that make such a face look more attractive. In fact, you should look for frames with temples that are low and the top should be narrow. Do not wear frames with narrow bottoms, as these will only make you look unattractive.
For diamond shaped faces you need to choose your frames very carefully. This facial shape is one, which is compatible with a vast majority of frames. However, frames with a curvature are sure to suit this facial shape the most. At the same time, frames with too much angularity are to be avoided, as they will make the chin and forehead seem too narrow.
Finally, if you need to choose frames for an oblong face then you will need to look for frames that are on the taller side. Aviator glasses are recommended for people with oblong faces, as too are square frames as both these frame types help in balancing out the length of an oblong face.