Fit Guide

When it comes to choosing the right frames, a simple rule is never to choose frames that match the shape of your face. The below videos on the Optrics (R) program will introduce the basics of determining your face shape and frames that work best with that shape; however, our trained staff is in every office to help you find the frame that best contrasts the shape of your face to soften the features and provide balance.

St. Charles Vision - Square Faces

Square Faces

With a square face the forehead, cheeks and jaw line have strong and defined angles with the forehead and chin approximately the same width. Frames with softer edges and a more rounded or oval shape would work best in order to reduce the sharper angles of a square face.

Try frames that have:

  • Wide lines, extending a bit past the face
  • Less distance between the brow and cheek to make the face look longer
  • Angled sides so with lines that point downward toward the chin
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St. Charles Vision - Round Faces

Round Faces

A round face is one where the width and length of the face are the same proportions, with soft angles. The best types of frames will offset the rounder curves with rectangular lines, which will add definition and elongate the face.

Try frames that have:

  • Defined square or angular shaped lines
  • Frame lines that are wider, extending a bit past the face.
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St. Charles Vision - Oval Faces

Oval Faces

Oval faces are considered the universal shape due to their balanced proportions. Good news — just about any pair will work. The chin is slightly narrower than the forehead, and typically high cheekbones. Although still rounded this shape is generally longer than it is wide. Most frames complement an oval face, some do look better than others. Try frames that have:

  • Rectangular edges
  • A strong horizontal line with a slightly darker bridge
  • Details or decoration on the sides of the frames
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St. Charles Vision - Triangular Faces

Triangular Faces

Also known as a heart shape, triangular faces are wider across the forehead and narrower at the chin. Glasses are very flattering on this face shape; some even feel that they look better with glasses than without.

An ideal frame has:

  • A narrower shape
  • A deeper frame
  • Squared off corners
  • Dark and full bottom corners
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