In most instances, the shape of the frame selected should balance the shape of the face, just like a vertical striped shirt balances the appearance of a short or wider person.
A person whose eyes are set close together in comparison to the total width of the face will want to choose eyewear that does not draw attention to the center of the frame. Low-set, thick, dark-bridged frames will make such an individual look as though there is hardly room for the frame to sit on the nose. Instead, this person should choose a frame with a clear bridge but with distinctive upper temporal areas.
longer with a rounded chin and jawline
Versatile, may wear almost any type
thinner and longer
Should consider a Deeper frame
more circular than the oval
Should consider Narrower frames
sharper jawline, with the face being wider than round
Should consider round or oval frames
the lower part of the face is wider than the upper part.
Darker colors or bolder frames or cat eye
the upper part of the face, the temple area, is wider than the lower jaw area
Should consider Lighter weight frames and Lighter colors, Rounded lens shape.
The central section of the face is wider.
Darker colors or bolder frames
A person whose eyes are set close together in comparison to the total width of the face will want to choose eyewear that does not draw attention to the center of the frame. Low-set, thick, dark-bridged frames will make such an individual look as though there is hardly room for the frame to sit on the nose. Instead, this person should choose a frame with a clear bridge but with distinctive upper temporal areas.