Which glasses and sunglasses suit me?
Choosing new glasses or sunglasses isn't just a matter of feeling. The right choice depends heavily on your facial shape and hair color. The perfect frame can enhance your features, create balance, and enhance your personal style.
Looking for glasses or sunglasses that truly suit you? Discover below which frame best complements your face.
Which frame suits which face shape?
Not every frame suits every face shape. By creating contrast or balance, you can visually lengthen, soften, or add definition to your face. Below, you'll discover which glasses and sunglasses work best for each face shape.
How do you determine your face shape?
Want to know your face shape? You can easily do it with your smartphone. Take a selfie while looking straight into the camera and keeping your hair out of your face. Then, use an editing tool to trace the contours of your face.
Then look at the outline: is it round, oval, angular, or rather narrow and long? Once you know this, choosing glasses or sunglasses becomes much easier.
Glasses and sunglasses for a square face
Do you have a strong jawline, a broad forehead, and defined cheekbones? Then you probably have a square face.
Round and oval frames add softness and balance to your look. Avoid square or angular frames, as they emphasize sharp lines.
Glasses and sunglasses for a round face
A round face is characterized by soft lines and few angles. Therefore, choose a contrasting frame, such as rectangular or angular glasses or sunglasses.
These shapes make your face appear longer and slimmer. A frame that's as wide or slightly wider than the widest part of your face creates a nice balance.
Glasses and sunglasses for an elongated face
Is your face longer than it is wide, and has roughly the same overall narrowness? Then a larger frame can look very flattering.
Round or square glasses make your face appear slightly shorter. A bolder pair of sunglasses with more height can also work perfectly in this case.
Glasses and sunglasses for a diamond or triangle-shaped face
In a diamond or triangle shaped face, the cheekbones are the widest, while the forehead and chin are narrower.
Oval lenses or frames with soft curves are most flattering for this shape. Rimless glasses or subtle frames can also be an elegant choice.
Glasses and sunglasses for an oval face
An oval face is often considered the most versatile. Its proportions are beautifully balanced, making it a good fit for almost any frame.
From aviator sunglasses to square sunglasses — with an oval face, you can wear almost any style.
Glasses and sunglasses for a heart-shaped face
A heart-shaped face is wider at the forehead and tapers towards the chin.
Frames that are slightly wider at the bottom or have a light, open look — such as aviator or a partially rimless style — create a nice balance.
Which color glasses suits your hair color?
Besides your facial shape, your hair color also plays an important role in choosing glasses or sunglasses. The right color can enhance your appearance and complete your look.
Brown hair
Warm shades such as brown, gold, deep red, mahogany, army green and ochre yellow complement the natural warmth of brown hair beautifully.
Blonde hair
Blonde hair can vary in undertone. Cool blonde pairs beautifully with gray, pastels, and soft green. Does your hair have a warmer undertone? Then warmer shades are a better fit. Black can sometimes look a bit harsh.
Red hair
Colors like copper, sea green, and chocolate brown beautifully enhance red hair. Natural shades like khaki and cream are also a good choice. Yellow tends to be less effective.
Black hair
Black or brown-flecked frames look great with dark hair. Metallic colors or bold hues like blue and red can also be stylish choices.
Gray hair
Gray hair pairs beautifully with bold colors like red, navy blue, and green. Black is also a safe and elegant option.
Dare to try and experiment
The tips above will help you choose the right glasses or sunglasses, but ultimately, it all comes down to your personal taste. Try different frames—even styles you might not initially choose.
This way you can surprisingly often discover which glasses really complete your look.