How to Choose the Perfect Pair of Glasses?
Choosing the right pair of glasses can be a difficult and complicated task. If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then glasses are the beautiful lenses and frames that surround them. So, sometimes it feels like we’re going to get lost among the millions of options for frames, lenses, and shapes available on the market. But don’t despair—at Apricotte we want to help you, so here are a few tips for choosing the best pair for you.
What is the shape of my face?
On average, people replace their glasses once every three years; this is mainly due to changing fashion trends, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that your face shape largely determines the type of glasses that will best highlight your features.
You probably have one of the following forms:
- oval,
- square,
- round,
- from the heart or
- diamond.
If you look in the mirror and examine your facial features closely, you'll be able to figure out your face shape. Here's how to find the perfect pair of glasses for you:
Glasses for Oval Faces
There are many eyeglass frames that suit oval faces. An oval-shaped face has higher and slightly wider cheekbones that taper slightly toward the forehead. This elongated, rounded face shape allows you to pull off almost any style, especially wide and oversized frames. If you have an oval face, don’t hesitate to experiment with a fun color, texture, or frame shape. Square, trapezoidal, tortoiseshell, and rectangular—the possibilities are endless!
Maybe you'll want to try our computer glasses Haight or our Roller prescription blue-light-blocking glasses for presbyopia.
Our only advice is to steer clear of narrow frames and frames with heavy design elements. They could add some unnecessary length to your oval face.
Glasses for Square Faces
If you have a square face, there are many pairs of glasses that can flatter your features. In terms of proportions, square faces are wider across the jawline and forehead. Because this shape is defined by a strong jawline, glasses that sit high on the nose add length, which flatters this face shape.
To draw attention to your best features, choose dark, rounded frames rather than angular ones. Rounded frames will soften and add contrast to your angular features, making your face stand out.
Our recommendations for square faces are oval-shaped frames, such as computer glasses Ginger and round ones, such as our Biohacker Sleep Glasses Brooks.
Glasses for Round Faces
There are many styles of glasses that suit round faces. Of all of them, angular frames work especially well. With a relatively equal ratio of width to length, people with round faces should look for frames with sharp angles to add a little more definition and depth. Have you tried on our beautiful Siena computer glasses or Agatha in the virtual try-on tool?
Avoid small, round frames so your features don't get lost. And if you choose a pair of more angular, wider frames (like the Ocean Bella computer glasses), you can create the illusion of length on your face.
Glasses for Heart-Shaped Faces
There are many styles of glasses that suit heart-shaped faces. Heart-shaped faces are wider at the forehead, with a narrow chin and high cheekbones.
So, to look your best and most radiant, look for round or oval eyeglass frames that are thin and in light colors. Avoid dark-colored frames, oversized frames, and those with lots of design elements. The goal is to draw attention to the upper part of your face and add balance to the width of your face. Also, consider frames that are slightly wider than your forehead to add even more beauty and balance to your facial features. If you’re looking to soften your angular features, a rimless style is especially flattering. For example, computer glasses Saltwater or Hielo prescription blue-light-blocking glasses , whose clear frames will be perfect for you.
Glasses for Diamond-Shaped Faces
Many eyeglass frames suit diamond-shaped faces. Diamond-shaped faces are the rarest and are characterized by full cheeks and a narrow forehead and jawline. The best look for your face shape is a clear or oval frame with a defined eyebrow line. These shapes will help balance your face and highlight your favorite features. These shapes offer a lot of versatility and work well with bold styles like cat-eye frames, but keep them delicate to avoid emphasizing anything you don’t want to highlight. Anise And Valeria will be your best friends.
Choosing the right pair of glasses can be a challenge, but beyond shapes, bridges, or frames, what matters is that when you put on your Apricottes every day, you feel good both inside and out.
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