The older you get, the better one is at finessing a sense of personal style.
But there’s more to it than simply picking what makes your heart sing. Just as your height and body shape play a part in honing your wardrobe, the shape of your face can guide you towards jewellery and eyewear options that will be the most flattering for your proportions.
The vast majority of faces fall into one of five categories: heart-shaped, triangular, square, oval, and round, with the final two being the most popular.
If you’re shopping for a new pair of specs or sunglasses, it’s helpful to know your face shape as it will narrow down the literal thousands of eyewear designs on the market today.
How can you tell if you have a round face?
If a quick glance in the mirror isn’t immediately obvious, crack out the measuring tape and measure from the top of your forehead down to your chin, and from ear across your nose to your other ear. If the numbers come back roughly the same, welcome to the round face club.
Which celebrities have round faces?
With a soft jaw and naturally youthful appearance, you’re in good company in the round face club. A-listers with the same face shape include Chrissy Teigen, Drew Barrymore and Emma Stone. More good news: they’re considered the most photogenic thanks to the balanced proportions.
What glasses are best for round face shapes?
Ah, we’ve come to the crux of the issue. The secret to picking a winning pair of glasses is that it’s all about balance.
Angular, squared frames are the best choice if you have a round face, giving it a longer, narrower appearance as their sharp angles will work to balance out the face’s roundness. For the most flattering look, seek out a pair that are wider than they are tall.
So now the secret’s out - it’s time for the inspiration to flood in. We’ve put together an edit of the best frames to complement round faces and give your curves the equilibrium they deserve.
From high street heroes to bijou brands that offer bespoke services, here are the best glasses for folks with round faces.
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Gucci GG0958O-006 glasses
You’ll have to go in-store for an eye test before you can order these beauties, but that doesn’t mean you can’t window-shop the best options in the meantime. Boots Opticians stock glasses frames across the board, from top-end designs to excellent value spectacles. We’ve fallen for Gucci’s squoval set which comes in the brand’s trademark dark red as a lifting alternative to black.
Buy now £270.00, Boots Opticians
Mont Blanc MB0035O glasses
For a set of glasses that you can wear for all moods and occasions, Mont Blanc’s strong square pair has your peepers covered. It’s a look for those who champion subtle style with branding kept to an absolute minimum bar the brand’s motif on the arm. Quiet luxury, if you will.
Buy now £360.00, Boots
Dollis London Retro
If you’re the kind of person who wears glasses every day, you might be in the market for a new pair to inject a little style into your everyday look. Say hello to Dollis by London Retro, a chic design with a retro-inspired large square silhouette. As well as prescription this style is offered with bifocal, varifocal and blue reflect lenses. You can even have them as sunglasses.
Buy now £89.00, Glasses Direct
Tom Ford FT 5892 (055) Glasses
Add some designer luxe to your specs appeal with frames from Tom Ford. Made from high-quality acetate, the mottled multi-coloured frames are ready to be fitted with prescription lenses - and if you already know your numbers you can order directly from the site. Also available in black.
Buy now £320.00, Vision Express
Porsche Design P 8385 A glasses
For those who like the shape without the bulk, Porsche’s frames are ideal. They’re lightweight at a lofty 18g with a full-rim frame that will highlight your peepers rather than swamp them. If you want to give them a try without committing to prescription lenses, Mister Spex offers free home trials so you can see what they look like first.
Buy now £368.95, Mister Spex
ic! Berlin Liam 733 glasses
With a lens width of 53mm, the square-shaped glasses are perfect for balancing out rounder faces. Designed by premium German brand ic! Berlin, the sleek tonal set is perfect for occasional use as well as all-day wear.
Buy now £424.00, Mister Spex
Scout Dakota -53 glasses
This vintage-looking pair comes from the design team at Scout and are perfect for those who want their frames to fade into the background. The arms are contrasted with the lens frame with coloured edges to give an appealing cat-eye effect. Trial the pair at home for free for as long as a week before you commit to anything.
Buy now £69.00, Glasses Direct
Gucci GG 0184O 005
Channeling House of Gucci -style, we're Gaga for this branded pair from the Italian fashion house. Although there are gold-hued details on the bridge and arms, the clear frame makes them ideal for anyone who wants to dial back the look of spectacles - they'll feel practically invisible.
Buy now £279.95, Mister Spex
Jimmy Fairly The Ella M
Tortoiseshell frames are great for anyone who doesn’t like the idea of wearing one strong block colour. The shape of these eco-friendly bio-acetate frames will work for medium to large, triangular or round faces; the softened square adds structure without feeling too severe.
Buy now £129.00, Jimmy Fairly
Ace & Tate Russel spectacles
Trust Ace & Tate for a pair of glasses guaranteed to turn heads. The bold and heavy acetate frame offers tons of impact, so it’s one to be worn with confidence. Specs come with an anti-scratch lens coating and thinning on prescription lenses if your numbers are particularly high. There’s also a two-year guarantee for total peace of mind.
Unusually this price includes the cost of prescription lenses.
Buy now £120.00, Ace & Tate
Cubitts Judd frames
Fan of the bookish look? These thick square frames offer an update on classic 60s styles.
Available in a huge range of colours and patterns, Cubitts goes the extra mile by imprinting your name on the inside of the arm as part of its bespoke service (for an extra charge to the standard specs).
A heavy frame like this works well on softer, rounded faces, balancing by adding structure.
Buy now £150.00, Cubitts
