Choosing your frame shape:
1. Select an eye wear shape which is the opposite of your face shape.  
    Ex:  Angular faces look best in softer curved frame shapes  & curved/round faces look best in an angular frame shapes.

2. Then, select a frame that has the same proportions as your face shape.  
    Ex:  Deeper frames complement long faces and narrow frames complement shorter faces.

3. Follow your natural brow line.
    Ex:  The frame can cover the brow line or fall just below. The frame should not conflict with the shape of your brow.


The Square Shape Face

    A strong jaw line, a broad forehead, and a wide chin and cheekbones characterize a square face. Width and
    length have the same proportions or are equal. Frames should make the face look longer.

    1. Gently curved narrow styles will minimize squareness and add length.
    2. Frames should be more horizontal than vertical.
    3. Try oval shapes with temples in the center.
         


The Oblong/Rectangular Face

    Because it is longer that it is wide, the oblong face needs a frame that is deeper than it is wide to shorten the
    face or to create the illusion of a shorter face. Frames should break the length of the face, making the face
    appear shorter and wider.

    1. Frames should have top to bottom depth.
    2. To soften the face, try round, deep, or low-triangle shapes, or frames with strong vertical lines.  
    3. A low bridge will also shorten the nose.
         

The Base-up Triangle/Heart Shaped Face

    This shape has a very wide forehead and high cheekbones. Face narrows gradually to the chin. Frames
    should add width below the eye line to offset the narrow chin.

    1. Very light colors and rimless styles are very effective.
    2. Try frames that are wider at the bottom.
    3. Other choices include frames with rounded tops and squared bottoms.  
 


The Oval Shape Face

    Because of its mostly balanced proportions, the oval face is considered to be the ideal face shape. The chin is
    slightly narrower than the forehead, and the cheekbones are high. Frames should maintain the oval's natural
    balance.  

    1. Select frames that are as wide or wider than the broadest part of the face.
    2. Keep frames the same proportions as the face
    3. Follow your brow line, don't let your eye wear create a new expression.  
       

The Round Shape Face

    A round face is just that - full with few angles.  Width and length in the same proportions or equal.

    1. Slightly angular, narrow frames will lengthen the round face.  
    2. Avoid excessively rounded styles, which will exaggerate curves.  
    3. The frames should be wider than they are deep.
       
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