The importance of the perfect men's eyewear lies in its ability to enhance appearance and function in all aspects of life. In this post, we'll give you valuable tips for five different distinctive face shapes to help you choose the right eyewear for your face.
Your glasses shape and face shape
Some people believe that glasses should "disappear" from your face, so they advise you to choose glasses that are as "invisible" as possible. But this is not possible, the glasses are there.
In fact, the right pair of glasses can complement your features, enhance your personal style and create a more polished look, just like your tie, watch and other accessories. Eyewear is a complement to your style, not a burden.
The first step in choosing the right eyewear is to assess the shape of your face and identify any imperfections you want to correct or strengths you want to accentuate. Then address them.
After years of experience, we have a general rule: avoid shapes that resemble your own face. Choosing frames that resemble the shape of your face, such as round frames for a round face, often leads to an unsatisfactory result.
In addition, here are our general recommendations for different face shapes:
Square faces
Men with square faces have a sharp jawline and a broad forehead. The hard lines are masculine, but can sometimes be overpowering. If you want to soften this look, curved frame shapes such as round or oval will suit your needs. If you want to intensify this feeling, choose square frames with the right height. Frames that are too tall can make your face look shorter, while frames that are too narrow can make your eyes look less determined.
Round face
Men with round faces have the natural advantage of looking younger and friendlier, but there are many men who struggle with this and want their faces to look more angular. A pair of narrow, square-shaped glasses will fulfil this desire by making your face look longer and thinner. Glasses with higher temples also have the effect of lengthening the face. You can also opt for thinner, full-rimmed frames, or rimless and half-rimmed glasses, which can have a slimming effect.
Oval face
Oval faces are longer than they are wide, have rounded chins and high cheekbones and are recognised as a good face shape for glasses. There's nothing an oval-faced man can't handle, as long as it's not too much. Oval-faced men can try thinner metal or clear frames to accentuate the face shape and features, or thicker frames to add lines to the face.
Heart shaped face
Men with heart-shaped faces have high cheekbones, narrow chins and broad foreheads, resembling an inverted triangle. Men with this face shape wear glasses with smaller frames and heavier temples than other frame types. Glasses that are too thin or too narrow may not look as impressive on a heart-shaped face, so be bold and try larger frames with thicker lines.
Diamond Face
A diamond face has full cheeks and a narrow forehead and chin. Browline frames are perfect for adding weight to the top of a diamond face and balancing its features. Thick temples also add a nice finishing touch. We don't recommend that men with diamond-shaped faces choose a style where the bottom half of the frame is more prominent than the top half, as this can make the cheeks look wider.
Find your perfect pair of glasses at Eyecedar
Some men look more stylish when they wear glasses. So you may need a pair of non-prescription decorative glasses. Eyecedar offers a pair of clear, non-prescription decorative lenses, as well as custom-made lenses based on your prescription. A pair of blue lenses can be a great addition to your glasses, and photochromic lenses are also a good choice. If you've already decided to wear them, why not upgrade to a pair with protective features?
With versatile designs and affordable prices, you'll be able to match your style and occasions without the high price tag that can put quality eyewear off.
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