Choosing new glasses can be exciting, but with so many choices, it can also feel a bit overwhelming. Ensuring you see clearly starts with a comprehensive eye exam, but you also want frames that feel great and suit your personal style. The shape of your face is a helpful guide for narrowing down the options.
One of the easiest ways to narrow your choices is to start with your face shape. Matching your frames to your features creates balance and makes your glasses feel like a natural fit. Add in colours that highlight your features and a professional fitting for comfort and clarity, and you’re set to enjoy glasses you’ll love to wear every day.
Everyone’s features are unique, so think of these tips as a starting point. Our team is always happy to help you find frames that work best for your individual needs.
How to Find Your Face Shape
A Quick Mirror Test
A quick way to check is to look in the mirror and trace your face shape with a dry-erase marker or bar of soap.
Most people fall into one of a few common categories, even if your outline isn’t a perfect match. Focus on whichever shape seems most dominant.
The Main Face Shapes
Once you see your outline, you can identify your primary face shape. Most faces can be described as one of these common shapes. Knowing which one you have makes it much easier to start looking for frames.
- Round
- Oval
- Square
- Heart
- Diamond
Everyone’s features are unique, so think of these tips as a starting point. Our team is always happy to help you find frames that work best for your individual needs.
Frames for a Round & Oval Face
Frames for Round Faces
Round faces have softer curves and less defined angles. Choose frames with straight or angular lines — like rectangular or square styles — to add definition and make your face appear longer.
Frames with strong, bold lines are often a good choice. You could also try frames that are wider than they are tall. These styles can help balance your features comfortably.
Frames for Oval Faces
An oval face shape is naturally balanced, which means a wide variety of frame styles can work well. You have the freedom to experiment with different shapes, from bold geometric frames to classic rectangular ones. Just be mindful of the frame’s overall size.
The key is to maintain your face’s natural balance. Look for frames that are at least as wide as the broadest part of your face. This helps ensure the glasses look proportional and fit comfortably.
Frames for a Square & Heart-Shaped Face
Frames for Square Faces
A square face has a strong jawline and a broad forehead. To soften these angular features, you can choose frames with soft curves, like round or oval shapes. These softer styles create a pleasing contrast to your natural lines.
Frames that sit higher on your nose can also add a bit of length to your face. Thinner frames can also prevent the eyewear from overpowering your features. The goal is to create a gentle balance.
Frames for Heart-Shaped Faces
A heart-shaped face is wider at the forehead and tapers down to a narrower chin. Look for frames that are wider at the bottom to add balance. Styles like aviators or frames with lower-set temples can be great options.
You might also consider light-coloured or rimless frames. These styles draw less attention to the upper part of your face. This helps create a more balanced and harmonious look.
Colour & Lifestyle Tips for Choosing Frames
Pick Colours That Highlight Your Features
Your skin tone, hair colour, and eye colour all play a role in which frame colours look good on you. People with warm undertones often look great in colours like gold, honey, or olive green. Those with cool undertones might prefer silver, black, or blue frames.
You can also choose a frame colour that makes your eyes pop. Or, pick a neutral tone that goes with everything. It’s all about what makes you feel comfortable.
Choose Frames That Fit Your Daily Routine
Think about how you spend most of your day. Computer work may call for blue-light-filtering lenses, while sports or active jobs need durable frames that stay in place.
At Stonebridge Eyecare in Saskatoon, we’ll help you choose frames and lenses that keep up with your routine, from office work to weekend sports.
Why a Professional Fitting Matters
A Proper Fit Improves Comfort & Vision
A proper fit is about more than just comfort—it affects how well you see. The frames should sit straight on your face without sliding down your nose. The temples should also rest gently over your ears without pinching.
A well-fitting frame ensures the lenses are positioned correctly in front of your eyes, which is why a professional, customized lens fitting is so important. An experienced optometrist or optician can help you find the perfect fit. We take precise measurements and can make small adjustments to help your new glasses feel just right.
Start with a Comprehensive Eye Exam
Choosing new glasses starts with a complete check of your eye health. Regular eye exams are important for detecting changes in your vision. This ensures that your prescription is up to date and that you are getting the clearest vision possible.
Your prescription is just one part of your overall eye health. During an exam, we also check internal eye structures and for any sign of disease. Your long-term vision health is our main focus.
Find Frames You’ll Love at Stonebridge Eyecare
The right pair of glasses blends science — ensuring lenses sit exactly where they should — with style, so you feel confident every day.
At Stonebridge Eyecare in Saskatoon, we’re here to guide you from your comprehensive eye exam to personalized frame fittings and specialty eyewear for work, play, and everything in between.
Book your appointment today and let us help you find frames that look great, feel comfortable, and keep your vision clear.
