How to choose the right glasses for your face | Sunglasses or eyeglasses

Updated Date: March 15, 2022

You will learn how to know your face shape and the right glasses size for you easily

Buying sunglasses is not just about having the latest sunglasses, it may be so and after buying it you discover that it does not suit you, due to other factors such as the shape of the face and the appropriate size for you; and the shape of the face is divided into several; the face may be round, oval, inverted triangle/heart, and it may be square or rectangular, but the last factor that helps you choose the right sunglasses for you is knowing the appropriate size for your face. The criteria for choosing the most appropriate medical glasses do not differ from the previous criteria, which are (the shape of the face, the appropriate size, and the latest models available).

At the end of the article, you will be able to know your face shape and the size of the glasses that are most suitable for you through the following points:

First: How can we know the shape of the face in simple ways?

Although the face shape is divided into several geometric shapes such as rectangular, circular, square or oval faces, they are just indicative shapes to know the general framework of the face, but it is difficult to find a face shape that resembles one of these indicative shapes 100%.

Deductive divisions of facial shape:

1. Round face
2. Oval face
3. square face
4. Rectangular face
5. Triangle face / inverted triangle / heart
6. Diamond face

We do not predict or anticipate our facial shape just by looking in the mirror but it is calculated, but how?!

Here's how to calculate your face shape:

1. We calculate the width of the face
2. We calculate the length of the face
3. We define the general features of the face, which are: the nose, the mouth, and the eyes (small/large/sharp…etc.)

Notes to be taken into account when calculating the face shape:

1. Hair should be pulled high and away from the face area.
2. Stand in front of a mirror while taking measurements of your face.
3. You can use a chalkboard pen/lipstick and trace around the shape of your face on the mirror, or on one of your photos.
4. You can use a tape measure and record the results.
5. You can take the opinion of some relatives and close friends to know the general framework and confirm the results.
6. It may be difficult for you to differentiate between an oval and a round face, especially if it is a flat oval.
7. It may be difficult for you to differentiate between a square and a rectangular face, especially if the rectangular face is not very long.

Second: Different face shapes and the appropriate sunglasses/eyeglasses for them

There are two rules when linking different face shapes to the shape of sunglasses/eyeglasses, which are:

• Rule 1: It is always better to use sharp frame shapes (such as square sunglasses and rectangular sunglasses) with curvy faces (such as round and oval faces) and vice versa, to use round and curvy frame shapes with rectangular and square faces.
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• Rule 2: Round, oval, and inverted triangle/heart faces can share many different styles of sunglasses and eyeglasses, and square and rectangular faces can share many different styles of sunglasses and eyeglasses as well.

1. Sunglasses and prescription glasses suitable for round faces:

The best shapes of sunglasses and medical glasses for a round face are rectangular, square, and straight-lined glasses because they add sharpness to their features and define them while making the round face appear slimmer.

2. Sunglasses and prescription glasses suitable for oval faces:

Oval faces have curves with defined facial features. This face shape can wear whatever sunglasses and prescription glasses it wants. It is not restricted to a frame with a certain shape and roundness to highlight its features. However, it is preferable not to use large glasses, especially if the face is small, but only glasses that cover from the eyebrow area to the first cheekbones.

3. Sunglasses and prescription glasses suitable for triangle/inverted triangle/heart face:

The best sunglasses or eyeglasses for this face are those with curves at the bottom so as not to highlight the sharpness of the chin, and straight upper frames or some simple curves. However, the most important rule that people with triangular faces should be aware of is to stay away from glasses with straight lower frames. Triangular faces are considered the best faces for which cat-glasses are suitable.

4. Sunglasses and prescription glasses suitable for diamond face:

The diamond face is characterized by having large cheekbones compared to the forehead area and lower face (chin area).

All that matters with diamond faces is not to get sunglasses or eyeglasses with wide frames, or rectangular frames that highlight the cheekbones more, but oval frames or round frames with curves will be distinctive for this face.

5. Sunglasses and prescription glasses suitable for square faces:

The best glasses for square faces are round and oval glasses with curves to reduce the severity of the square face and give a sense of balance because the square face has a wide forehead and straight jaw lines. You can also wear large sunglasses/medical glasses as they suit them to a great extent and are one of the advantages of the square face.

6. Sunglasses and prescription glasses suitable for rectangular faces:

The rectangular face is very similar to the square face, so the best sunglasses and prescription glasses that suit them are round and oval glasses to reduce the severity of the angles of their faces, but care must be taken not to buy small sunglasses or prescription glasses. On the contrary, the most suitable glasses for them are large glasses.

How to know the face size in simple ways

1. We can divide the sizes of sunglasses and eyeglasses into three sizes: small, medium, and large.

> First, sunglasses sizes:

• Small sunglasses size: less than 55mm
• Medium sunglasses size: 56mm to 64mm
• Oversized sunglasses size: 64mm

> Secondly, the sizes of medical glasses:

• Small eyeglasses size: less than 48 mm
• Medium eyeglasses size: 48mm to 55mm
• Oversized eyeglasses size: larger than 55 mm

2. How to determine your face size and choose the right size of sunglasses/eyeglasses you want

You can easily know your face size by using your Visa card and placing it under your eye and knowing your size as in the following picture:

> The letter S indicates: small size

> The letter M refers to: medium size

> The letter L indicates: large size

You will always find us providing you with the necessary information while shopping through our website (glasses size - suitable for any face)

Which helps you choose the best and latest sunglasses or eyeglasses in an easy and safe way.