The right frames can transform your look and boost your confidence. Our optical team shares their expert guide to finding frames that flatter your unique features.
Eyeglasses as a Fashion Statement
Gone are the days when glasses were purely functional. Today's eyewear is a powerful fashion accessory that can define your personal style, enhance your features, and express your personality.
Identifying Your Face Shape
The key to finding flattering frames is understanding your face shape:
Oval Face
Characteristics: Balanced proportions, slightly wider forehead, gently narrowing at the jaw.
Best frames: Almost any style works! Rectangular, square, and geometric frames add definition. Avoid frames that are too large or too narrow.
Round Face
Characteristics: Full cheeks, rounded chin, similar width and length.
Best frames: Angular, rectangular, or geometric frames that add definition and make the face appear longer and thinner. Avoid round or small frames.
Square Face
Characteristics: Strong jaw, broad forehead, angular features.
Best frames: Round, oval, or curved frames that soften angular features. Rimless or semi-rimless styles also work well.
Heart Face
Characteristics: Wide forehead, high cheekbones, narrow chin.
Best frames: Bottom-heavy frames that balance the wider forehead. Oval, round, or light-colored frames. Avoid top-heavy or decorative upper frames.
Diamond Face
Characteristics: Narrow forehead and jawline, wide cheekbones.
Best frames: Oval or cat-eye frames that emphasize the eyes and brow line. Rimless frames also work well.
Oblong Face
Characteristics: Long and narrow, with similar width throughout.
Best frames: Oversized, wide frames that make the face appear shorter and wider. Decorative temples add width.
Frame Materials
Acetate
Lightweight, durable, and available in countless colors and patterns. The most popular material for fashion frames.
Metal
Sleek and durable. Titanium is the premium option — extremely lightweight and hypoallergenic.
TR-90 (Nylon)
Extremely lightweight and flexible. Excellent for sports and active lifestyles.
Wood and Eco-Friendly Materials
Unique, sustainable options for the environmentally conscious.
Lens Considerations
Lens Material
- •Polycarbonate: Impact-resistant, lightweight, UV protection built in. Ideal for children and active adults.
- •High-Index: Thinner and lighter for stronger prescriptions.
- •Trivex: Similar to polycarbonate but with better optical clarity.
Lens Coatings
- •Anti-reflective (AR) coating: Reduces glare and reflections. Essential for computer use and night driving.
- •Scratch-resistant coating: Extends lens life.
- •UV protection: Blocks harmful UV rays.
- •Blue light filtering: May help with digital eye strain.
- •Photochromic (Transitions): Automatically darken in sunlight.
Our Optical Boutique
At ProVision Eye Associates, our optical team is trained to help you find frames that complement your face shape, lifestyle, and prescription needs. We carry a curated selection of designer and independent brands.
Visit our optical boutique or schedule a styling consultation with our team.