Face shapes: Eyewear for round and oval face shapes.

Eyewear for rounded and oval face shapes

Even if rounded and oval faces are considered to be the most common ones, that doesn’t mean it is easy to choose the perfect pair of eyewear. 

When it is time to buy a new pair of glasses or sunglasses, many people are not sure which shape of eyewear is the best for them. 

The first thing to remember is that you should buy a model that makes you feel good, even if it has nothing to do with your face shape. That said, being aware of the shapes that fit better can be very useful, especially if you are willing to buy a new pair of glasses online. 

We’ve already introduced you to the world of face shapes with our article: Face shapes, an easy guide to buy sunglasses online and today we are going to see more specifically which are the best models for those who have rounded or oval face shapes. 

  Glasses and sunglasses for rounded face shapes

As we wrote in the previous article, rounded face shapes are characterized by rounded jawline and cheeks. In this face the length is the same size as the width. The first tip to remember is to avoid rounded models and choose a style that will help to make your face look thinner and sharper. If you want to buy a new pair of glasses or sunglasses, you may try to look at models with angular lines. In this way you will create a balance between your rounded features and the shape of your frames. 

People with rounded face look good with different shapes of glasses and those include:

• Rectangular, such as this model by Dior Homme. 
• Square, such as this model by Fendi.
• Cat-eye, such as this model by Marc Jacobs.
• Aviator such as this model by CR7.

Glasses and sunglasses for oval face shapes

In our face shape guide we explained that oval faces are the most regular ones. That makes easy for those who have an oval face shape to decide which models to buy.  

The oval face is longer than it is wide and the cheekbones are its widest part. People who have this type of shape can wear almost every model so it won’t be a trouble for them to find out their favorite style. You should find a model that is little bit wider than your face in order to balance the features of your shape. Try also to avoid oversized frames because it is better to highlight the balanced proportions of your face instead of cover them up.

 Here there are some good choices for those who have an oval face shape:

• Rounded, such as this model by Hublot.
• Wayfarer, such as this model by Dior.
• Club master, such as this model by Hugo Boss. 
• Navigator, such as this model by Carrera.

If you want to find out more models and find the perfect one for you can visit our website optifashion.com and shop by face shape: you just need to select the filter “best suited for” and tick your face shape.