Frames to suit your face

Hello, readers. Last week we showed you how to determine your face shape. There are seven basic face shapes: oval, round, diamond, triangle, square, inverted triangle, and oblong.{{more}}

Now that you know your face shape, let’s look at frame styles that best suit your face. The rule of thumb is to look for frames that act as a counter balance to your facial features and overall shape.

People with oval faces have the freedom to wear just about any style of frame. Just make sure that the frame covers the broadest part of the face and that the weight and size are proportional to one’s weight and body size.

People with round faces should choose angular frames to counterbalance the roundness of their faces. The objective here is to make the face look thinner and longer. Round frames will make such a face look even rounder and less attractive. To add even more length, look for frames with a bridge situated near the top and frames with hinges situated above eye level.

People with diamond shaped faces should look for gently curved frames that make the cheekbones look narrower. Frames with a round bottom and square top are excellent choices. Also, square frames fit the bill here. One should stay away from flashy temples as they make the cheekbones look wider.

People with triangle-shaped faces want to make their jaw lines appear narrower and softer and add more width to their forehead. Women go for cat-eye frames styles. They complement triangle-shaped faces perfectly. For men, square frames are very appealing. Also, semi-rimless frames and styles with a bridge and temples located close to the top are attractive.

People with square faces want frames that will make their faces look longer with softer curves. Angular and oval frame models with curved corners look great. To add length, do the same as with diamond-shaped faces.

People with inverted triangular-shaped faces want to add more width to the jaw line and make their forehead look narrower. Select frame models that sort of angle outward at the bottom. Rectangular, bow tie and aviator shapes with the bridge and temples situated near the middle of the frame complement these facial features.

People with oblong-shaped faces want their faces to look shorter and wider. Choose shapes that are round and vertically elongated. Choose temples with lots of decorations or temples with colours that contrast for an attractive look. Make sure that the bridge is located near the middle of the frame.

Stay tuned for next week when we look at frame materials

Enjoy your Carnival. Remember to play safe.

Dr Kenneth Onu is a resident Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Beachmont Eye Institute/Eyes R Us. Send questions to: Beachmont@gmail.com

Tel: 784 456-1210