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Choosing glasses for a woman's round face is not so difficult. Choosing glasses for a woman's round face is not so difficult. The most important thing is to know the basic rules for constructing geometric shapes and use them skillfully.

The most important thing is to know the basic rules for constructing geometric shapes and use them skillfully. Properly selected glasses are the same full-fledged attribute of style as, for example, a wristwatch or handbag

But even the most fashionable models can reduce the ideal image to zero if they absolutely do not suit you

• Basic selection rules
• Frame shape
• Frame material
• Frame color selection
• Type of glass
• Sunglasses
• Celebrities with a similar face type

Determination of face type

Properly chosen glasses are the same full-fledged attribute of style as, for example, a wristwatch or handbag. But even the most fashionable models can reduce the ideal image to zero if they absolutely do not suit you.

To understand what face shape you have, you can take a photograph of yourself, where you are depicted from the front, and outline it

If you don’t have a photo at hand, pin up your hair so it doesn’t get in the way, go to the mirror, lean against it and outline your face with a soft pencil

Depending on the result obtained, determine what type it belongs to.

To understand what face shape you have, you can take your own photograph, where you are depicted from the front, and trace it along the contour (this can also be done mentally). If you don’t have a photo at hand, pin up your hair so it doesn’t get in the way, go to the mirror, lean against it and outline your face with a soft pencil.

Depending on the result obtained, determine what type it belongs to:

• oval: considered standard, the lines are smooth, the chin is only slightly wider than the forehead and narrowed downwards, the cheekbones are not too prominent;

Oval: considered standard, the lines are smooth, the chin is only slightly wider than the forehead and narrowed downwards, the cheekbones are not too prominent

• round: has smooth transitions and soft lines; the width and height of the face are almost the same;

Round: has smooth transitions and soft lines; the width and height of the face are almost the same

• square: the face is more angular, the jaw protrudes significantly, the forehead is wide, the line of the forehead, cheeks and cheekbones are approximately equal in size;

Rectangular: the type of face is similar to the previous one, but the face is more elongated

• rectangular: the type of face is similar to the previous one, but the face is more elongated;
• triangular (heart): the forehead is much wider than the chin;
• pear-shaped: the line of the forehead is narrower than the line of the cheekbones;
• diamond-shaped: the jaw and forehead are of equal width, but the forehead, like the chin, is slightly narrowed.

The frame, nose pads and temples should not be too tight or too rigid

Any glasses should be comfortable to wear

In high-quality glasses, all the screws that secure the temples are screwed tightly enough and do not become loose even after prolonged wear.

Advice. Any glasses should be comfortable to wear. The frame, nose pads and temples should not be too tight or too rigid. In high-quality glasses, all the screws that secure the temples are tightened quite tightly and do not become loose even after prolonged wear.

Features of choosing glasses for a round face

The circle is equal in width and height, the cheekbones are not too pronounced and there are no angular features. Unlike a square shape, rounded contours do not have a pronounced jawline or cheekbones.

It is recommended to select models that are slightly wider than the face.

With a wide frame, they visually lengthen the lower part and make it oval. Stylists recommend buying with brown or honey-colored frames so that the top bridge is level with the eyebrow line.

The classic version of silver metal is also suitable for a round face. This option looks perfect on blondes and brown-haired women and makes the appearance more perfect.

Basic selection rules

To correct your face shape, use the following tips when choosing glasses:

Glasses should be slightly wider than or almost equal to the widest part of the face

• Never buy a frame that completely follows its contour. That is, if you have a round face, opt for glasses that are rectangular, square or even triangular, but in no case round.
• Small glasses or glasses with thin frames will also look awkward on a round face. Only voluminous rectangular models with fairly thick frames are suitable for you. Moreover, the larger the features, the larger and more massive the frame should be.
• Even large glasses should not completely cover the eyebrow line. Ideally, their upper part should only border on them.
• Glasses should be slightly wider than or almost equal to the widest part of the face. If they are pressed too close to the temples, they will only make the cheeks more noticeable.
• To prevent glasses from looking like a foreign object on the face, but to create an effect of integrity, their lower part should completely follow the contour of the eye socket.
• They must be exactly the right size, not put pressure behind the ears and not move off the bridge of the nose.
• If you want to visually shorten your nose, you should not choose glasses that sit too high on the bridge of your nose; their jumper should be located closer to the middle.
• The color of the frame should be combined not only with the chosen style, but also with your skin type and hair and eye color.

Never buy a frame that completely follows its contour.

Small glasses or glasses with thin frames will also look awkward on a round face.

Even large glasses should not completely cover the eyebrow line. Ideally, their upper part should only border on them

Important! To avoid damaging your eyesight, you should not purchase glasses from dubious sellers. It’s great if they have the “CE” mark - a European quality standard.

Sun protection models

The choice of sunglasses for this type is quite extensive. But when choosing, you should take into account all the advice that stylists give for corrective optics. People with a square face shape should give preference to round, oval and teardrop-shaped frames. Butterfly glasses and aviators look great.

When choosing the color of frames or glasses, you need to be guided by generally accepted rules for selecting colors; you need to take into account the color of your skin, hair, and your color type in general. People with square features are best suited for dark glasses, but if you wish, you can experiment and choose the most optimal option. Usually modern girls have several types of sunglasses that they wear depending on their mood or just their clothing style.

The color of the frames can be any, but it is better if it contrasts with the color of the glass and color type. This allows you to divert the attention of others from the angular features of the entire face and heavy chin. When choosing glasses, you should also take into account your clothing preferences. Respectable people should choose frames and glasses of subdued tones; do not get too carried away with various decorations, although business women can easily wear glasses with several rhinestones on the frames.

It is better to choose glasses with one of your relatives or friends. They will be able to objectively evaluate this or that model and help you choose the best option.

Frame shape

As we have already mentioned, when choosing glasses, you should give preference to frames that are square, rectangular or triangular in shape, that is, models that have a minimum amount of curves: only straight lines and sharp corners. The frame should be large enough, but not massive. Otherwise the face will be too rough.

As we already mentioned, when choosing glasses, you should give preference to square, rectangular or triangular frames

The frame should be large enough, but not massive

Since we need to visually elongate the face, too narrow products are strictly contraindicated

Since we need to visually elongate the face, too narrow products are strictly contraindicated. The same as Lenons (Tishades) with completely round glasses. You should also approach models like:

• aviator: teardrop-shaped with slightly convex lenses;
• half-moon glasses: too narrow, they will only visually expand the face;
• panto: with almost round lenses, slightly elongated at the corners;
• a la chanterelles: with small pointed corners;
• dragonfly: with round lenses narrowed at the temple.

Advice . By purchasing several frames of different models, you can completely change your look at any time - from an energetic lady to a sophisticated elegant lady.

You can balance proportions and veil round lines by wearing the following types of frames:

• completely square or rectangular;
• made in the shape of a trapezoid or a vaguely defined triangle;
• You can also take a closer look at the frames, slightly raised towards the temples (“cat-like”), they will add a special piquancy to the face;
• shaped like butterfly wings;
• firefarer type in a plastic trapezoidal frame;
• clubmaster: with dark arched lines at the top;
• frames with bright large decor, preferably with an accent at the top.

Advice. Glasses with metal frames go better with formal, classic clothing. Plain or colored plastic with a variety of types of inserts can be easily combined with any other style.

Frames for square faces

To be sure whether the shape of the glasses you like suits you, try following certain tips. When choosing an accessory, give preference to round and oval glasses rather than square ones. In this case, the width of the model should correspond to the width of the face. A laconic semi-rimless frame will look great on a square face. The elegant cat eye shape also suits this type. Check out the accessories below that are designed for square faces.

Women's frames

Men's frames

Frame material

A variety of materials can be used to make frames: from traditional single- or multi-layer plastic and metal to bone and leather. As we have already decided, thin frames are absolutely not suitable for us. Therefore, if we are not satisfied with plastic or wood, we can choose models made of silver or non-ferrous metal with fairly large decorative plastic or leather overlays. Plastic models with metal inserts also look original.

A variety of materials can be used to make frames: from traditional single- or multi-layer plastic and metal to bone and leather

As we have already decided, thin frames are absolutely not suitable for us

A significant proportion of plastic products are made from a mixture of cellulose acetate - a mixture of cotton and wool, processed in a special way

A significant proportion of plastic products are made from a mixture of cellulose acetate - a mixture of cotton and wool, processed in a special way. These glasses are quite plastic, pleasant to the touch and are available in a wide variety of colors.

Kevlad has also proven itself quite well - a very durable type of plastic, from which not only vision correction glasses are often made, but also sun protection models. If you see products on the counter with various inclusions - pieces of fabric or metal - this means that the glasses are made of optyl, a material based on epoxy resins.

It is advisable that yours be made of medical silicone

Metal frames are most often made from alloys of copper (silver or monel metal), nickel, light aluminum, and stainless silver titanium. To protect the skin, they are coated with varnish or inert metals.

Kevlad has also proven itself quite well - a very durable type of plastic, from which not only vision correction glasses are often made, but also sun protection models.

If you see products on the counter with various inclusions - pieces of fabric or metal - this means that the glasses are made of optyl, a material based on epoxy resins

If you have allergies, it is better to choose frames made from nylon.

Advice. If you have allergies, it is better to choose frames made from nylon. It is not difficult to recognize such products - they have increased flexibility. Even nose pads can cause allergies. It is desirable that they be made of medical silicone.

Diamond-shaped faces and glasses for them

The main task of glasses will be to create a balance between the narrow and wide parts of the face. The best way to cope with this is with frames with an accent upper part - “browliners” or cat eyes, which will highlight the eye line. “Aviators” would also be a suitable option.

It is better to avoid frames that will emphasize the width of your cheekbones.

Recommended

: glasses that will emphasize the eye line - “cat” frames, “browliners”, “aviators”. A similar effect can be achieved with a standard frame, the upper rim of which is decorated or highlighted in a brighter color.

Not recommended

: Frames that highlight the width of your face.

Frame color selection

To look bright, impressive and give your face originality, you should carefully consider not only the choice of frame shape, but also its color. After all, the “wrong” shade can ruin the whole impression: make the skin dull and the eyes absolutely inexpressive.

The biggest difficulty is choosing frames for fair-skinned blondes. Too light colors will turn even the most spectacular woman into a colorless mouse, and dark colors will make the face excessively rude and aggressive. Moreover, light colors even make the face look fuller, so they are simply contraindicated for those with round shapes.

To look bright, impressive and give your face originality, you should carefully consider not only the choice of frame shape, but also its color

After all, the “wrong” shade can ruin the whole impression: make the skin dull and the eyes absolutely inexpressive

Too light colors will turn even the most spectacular woman into a colorless mouse, and dark colors will make the face excessively rude and aggressive

Ideally, glasses for a round face should be as dark as possible. But if you have delicate porcelain skin, it is better to choose dark beige, purple, burgundy or grayish-brown colors. Autumn skin (yellowish-golden) goes perfectly with warm reddish, reddish-yellow or cognac tones.

Ideally, glasses for a round face should be as dark as possible. But if you have delicate porcelain skin, it is better to choose dark beige, purple, burgundy or grayish-brown colors

Moreover, it is absolutely not necessary to choose color-matched glasses with a dress, blouson, shirt or jacket

The shade of the frame should be in perfect harmony with the style of clothing.

Dark silver, blue, purple or plum tones are ideal for those with a cool color type: girls or women with beige-olive skin. Dark-skinned women can afford brighter colors: black or dark brown, intense blue.

The right choice of frame color is the key to an individual look and style.

The shade of the frame should be in perfect harmony with the style of clothing. Moreover, it is absolutely not necessary to choose color-on-color glasses with a dress, blouse, shirt or jacket. It is enough that it does not contrast too sharply with them.

If you have close-set eyes, avoid frames that are too large

Against their background, this shortcoming will only be more striking.

Advice. If you have close-set eyes, you should avoid frames that are too large. Against their background, this shortcoming will only be more striking.

Glasses for round faces

Moderately angular frames - cat eye, butterfly, wayfarer - will help smooth out excessive roundness. square ones look good on such faces.

shapes, as well as frames with a narrow bridge of the nose.

A dark frame color will balance your face and bring it closer to an oval shape. If the width of the glasses is greater than the height, this provides additional conditions for creating more correct proportions.

Massive frames, rounded shapes and sharply defined corners, on the contrary, will emphasize round facial features, and glasses that cover the eyebrows will completely destroy proportionality.

Recommended

: angular frames of regular geometric shape, frames with a narrow bridge of the nose, cat eye, wayfarer and “butterfly”. Preference should be given to glasses with a dark frame.

Not recommended

: rounded, massive frames that extend beyond the eyebrow line.

Type of glass

When choosing lenses, you should focus not only on their color and design, but also on the material they are made of. Glass (mineral) ones have a lower refractive index than plastic, which is especially important for severe vision loss. After all, even with serious vision problems, they will look much thinner, neater and more elegant on the face. However, glass also has a serious drawback - it is very easy to break, so you should handle such glasses as carefully as possible.

When choosing lenses, you should focus not only on their color and design, but also on the material of manufacture

Plastic lenses are more practical and safe. They do not break, are very light and are almost not felt before the eyes

Glass (mineral) have a lower refractive index than plastic, which is especially important for severe vision loss

Plastic lenses are more practical and safe. They do not break, are very light and are almost not felt before the eyes. In addition, they are much easier to shape, so lenses of almost any geometric shape can be made from them. True, it is recommended to change models made from this material more often - after all, the plastic quickly becomes covered with scratches even with the most careful handling. Plastic lenses with a special hardening coating are more durable and scratch less often.

True, models made from this material are recommended to be replaced more often - after all, the plastic quickly becomes covered with scratches even with the most careful handling

Advice. Glasses with tinted gradient, multi-colored or photochromic (darken only in bright light) glasses can only be purchased if they will be used occasionally. For constant wear, it is better to choose a product with completely transparent or slightly tinted glass. This option is more practical and fits perfectly with any style.

How to make sure the shape is defined correctly?

You need to stand in front of a mirror. Pull your hair away from your face so it doesn't get in the way. Having closed one eye, you need to use lipstick to outline the reflection of your face in the mirror. It is advisable to start from the top of the head. What kind of shape was formed?

Then you need to measure the three main lines. The first starts from the level of hair growth to the eyebrows. The second should start measuring from the eyebrows and end with the tip of the nose. The third line runs from the nose and reaches the tip of the chin. If the resulting lines turn out to be approximately the same, and their sum slightly exceeds the width of your face, then you have an oval shape.

Sunglasses

When choosing women's sunglasses for a round face, you should follow the same rules as when purchasing regular corrective glasses. The frames for them may be larger than usual and have a more intense color.

When choosing women's sunglasses for a round face, you should follow the same rules as when buying regular corrective glasses

The frame for them may be larger than usual and have a more intense color.

Long-term wearing of glasses with intensely colored lenses that transmit little light is not recommended, as this can seriously affect vision

Depending on the type of protection, sunglasses can be manufactured:

• with glasses of gray, brown and green colors; gray color is capable of absorbing almost all light waves, therefore it is the most comfortable for the eyes;
• brown and green soothe the eyes and relieve tension;
• yellow improves contrast, making it ideal for car enthusiasts; but fashionable pink or purple glasses are more decoration than serious protection from the sun;
• anti-reflective coating;
• mirror coating that protects against UV rays (marking from UV380-400);
• hardening or hydrophobic coating;
• mirror protective coating.

Depending on the type of protection, sunglasses can be made with glasses in gray, brown and green colors

Brown and green soothe the eyes and relieve stress.

Sunglasses are a great addition to your look.

Advice! Long-term wearing of glasses with intensely colored lenses that transmit little light is not recommended, as this can seriously affect vision.

Choosing glasses for vision

Those with an oval face shape can be said to be lucky. They have balanced all shapes and proportions. A rounded chin, high, refined cheekbones and a not too wide forehead. Thanks to such features, the look is open and at the same time somewhat mysterious.

But even such ideal shapes are not suitable for all glasses models. When choosing, consider the following:

• You should not buy glasses that are too massive; in most cases, they look completely awkward on a sophisticated face.
• You need to pay attention to those models where the upper part of the frame coincides with the line of the eyebrows or only slightly overlaps them.
• When purchasing vision glasses, you need to pay attention to rimless glasses and round-shaped models.
• Glasses should fit on your face like a glove, otherwise they will constantly come off. But at the same time, the accessory should not put pressure anywhere.

To choose the right glasses, you need to slowly try on different models. You should buy only those accessories that highlight your advantages well and successfully hide your flaws.

It is believed that the following glasses shapes are ideal for people with an oval face:

• Cat's eye. The lenses in such models are somewhat elongated towards the outer edge. They help make the look a little slanted and mysterious. Such glasses always attract attention, especially if they have an interesting trim with rhinestones, semi-precious stones or fur.
• Round. Just a few years ago, it was believed that only old-fashioned people and nerds wore round glasses. Now fashion has changed dramatically, round glasses have become the trend of the season. They look great on people of all ages. A correctly selected accessory will add originality to the image and become a highlight.
• Square or rectangular. Such accessories will help emphasize the eyes. Small rectangular frames will add austerity to your look. But people with small eyes should not buy such models, as rectangular lenses will narrow them visually even more.
• Aviators and wayfarers. These types of glasses are also ideal for people with an oval face shape. They will add femininity and softness to the image.

When choosing corrective glasses for vision, people with an oval face shape should not choose models with too massive frames. They can make your facial expression look stupid and take away all the charm.

Stylists advise business people to buy small, rimless glasses that do not interfere with peripheral vision. The shape of the lenses can be completely different, but the accessory needs to look good.

You need to buy glasses for vision correction only with a doctor's prescription. They undergo a visual acuity test first.

Celebrities with a similar face type

Most owners of this type of face consider it a serious drawback. However, among the chubby people there are many famous beauties who have conquered even Hollywood: just remember the sophisticated Cameron Diaz, the resilient Drew Barrymore or the perky Emma Stone. Agree, the cheeks even suit them.

Most owners of this type of face consider it a serious drawback.

However, among the chubby people there are many famous beauties who have conquered even Hollywood: just remember the sophisticated Cameron Diaz, the resilient Drew Barrymore or the perky Emma Stone

Agree, cheeks even suit them

Have you ever noticed that model Miranda Kerr, who represents the famous lingerie company Victoria's Secret, never parts with quite massive sunglasses? With the help of large frames of a clear geometric shape, she quite successfully corrects her very pretty round face.

The lenses of glasses with colored lenses should be shaded evenly. Otherwise your eyes will get tired too quickly

Advice! The lenses of glasses with colored lenses should be shaded evenly. Otherwise, your eyes will get tired too quickly.

Glasses for oval faces

Almost any frames suit those with oval faces. If you want to add soft femininity to your look, choose round frames

, if your goal is to create a more brutal and daring style, opt for glasses with sharp angles.

But it’s better to avoid oversized glasses - they will disrupt the harmonious proportionality of your face.

Recommended

: Almost any frame that fits.

Not recommended

: too wide frames, oversized glasses.