Match your face shape to the right frames. This guide covers oval, round, square, heart, diamond and oblong — with quick rules, examples and shop links.
For more detailed examples, click Explore matching styles under each face shape to discover the frames that suit you best.
Oval face shape
Balanced features suit most frames. Keep frame width similar to face width.
- Best: Rectangular, cat-eye, geometric
- Avoid: Extremely oversized widths
Round face shape
Add structure and visual length with angles and upswept corners.
- Best: Angular, rectangular, cat-eye
- Avoid: Small round frames
Square face shape
Soften straight lines with curves and slimmer profiles.
- Best: Round, oval, thin metal
- Avoid: Thick, boxy rectangles
Heart face shape
Add width below the eyes to balance a broader forehead.
- Best: Bottom-heavy, round, oval
- Avoid: Oversized, top-heavy frames
Diamond face shape
Highlight cheekbones and soften narrow angles.
- Best: Rimless, oval, cat-eye
- Avoid: Narrow rectangles
Oblong face shape
Add width and reduce perceived length.
- Best: Taller lenses, deep frames, wayfarer or brow-line styles, bold temples
- Avoid: Narrow rectangles that elongate further
Find your perfect pair
Explore Chan8e Eyewear’s curated range of frames — designed to flatter every face shape, delivered across the UK.
