How to Find Spectacles That Actually Fit Your Face Shape

Choosing specs is about more than just finding a pair you like. It’s important to consider how different frames work with your face shape and features. The right frames can sharpen your features, soften angles, and bring balance to your overall look. The easiest way to find the right fit is to choose frames that complement your face shape. 

At Derbyshire Opticians, we believe finding the perfect frames should feel simple. Here’s our guide to choosing spectacles that truly suit your face shape.

How to Find Your Face Shape

Before choosing frames, take a closer look at your natural facial features.

Ask yourself:

• Is your face longer or wider?
• Do you have a soft or angular jawline?
• Which area is widest - your forehead, cheekbones, or jaw?

Most people don't actually fit into one category, but usually one face shape stands out more than the others.

Oval Faces

Oval faces are naturally balanced, with gently rounded features and proportions that are slightly longer than they are wide.

Best choices:

• Rectangular frames
• Square frames
• Soft metal styles
• Subtle cat-eye frames

These styles add definition while maintaining your natural balance.

Avoid: 

• Oversized frames that power your features

Square Faces

Square faces are defined by a broad forehead, straight sides, and a strong, angular jawline, and they pair best with soft, rounded frames.

Best choices:

• Round frames
• Oval frames
• Thin metal styles
• Curved cat-eye frames

Softer frame shapes help balance stronger facial angles.

Avoid:

• Thick, boxy frames that make features appear harsher

Rounded Faces

Round faces tend to have softer curves, fuller cheeks, and similar width and height proportions.

Best choices:

• Rectangular frames
• Square frames
• Geometric frames

Angular frames create contrast and help add structure to softer features.

Avoid:

• Small round frames that exaggerate facial roundness

Diamond Faces

Diamond-shaped faces are defined by prominent cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and chin.

Best choices:

• Oval frames
• Rimless styles
• Cat-eye frames
• Browline frames

These styles soften the cheek area and draw attention towards the eyes.

Avoid:

• Narrow frames that make cheekbones appear wider

Long Faces 

Long faces are noticeably longer than they are wide, with a straight cheek line.

Best choices:

• Wide frames
• Oversized styles
• Deeper lens frames

These help create balance by adding width to the face.

Avoid:

• Slim or narrow frames that further elongate the face

Heart-shaped Faces

Heart-shaped faces are wider at the forehead and cheekbones, tapering down towards a narrower chin.

Best choices:

• Round frames
• Oval frames
• Lightweight metal styles
• Aviators

These frame styles help soften the upper face and create balance.

Avoid: 

• Heavy top frames that emphasise forehead width

What to Remember

The best spectacles don’t just follow trends, they work with your natural features. Understanding your face shape makes choosing frames far easier and helps you feel more confident in your final choice.

A quick rule of thumb:

• Angular face - Choose rounded frames
• Round face - Choose angular frames
• Long face - Go wider
• Heart-shaped face - Keep frames light
• Diamond face - Soften cheekbones
• Oval face - most styles work well

Ready to Find Your Perfect Pair?

Once you understand what suits your features, finding the right spectacles becomes much easier. The perfect frames shouldn’t just look good, they should feel comfortable and natural. 

Visit Derbyshire Opticians to explore a wide range of frames and find styles that genuinely suit your face shape and personal style. If you’re unsure where to start, our friendly team will be happy to help you choose frames that fit perfectly and feel great to wear.