Choosing frames is easier when you know which shapes balance your features. A simple rule is contrast: angular frames suit softer, rounder faces, and curved frames soften strong, angular ones.
Pick the outline closest to your face below to see which frame shapes to try, then browse matching frames from opticians with high street stores.
Which glasses suit my face shape?
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Choose a face shape to see which frames to try.
A style guide, not a rule. The best way to choose is to try frames on, and an optician can check the fit and size for you. Frame prices come from each retailer's website and were checked on 12 November 2026. eyetest.co.uk may earn a commission if you buy through these links.
Fit matters as much as shape
Whatever the shape, glasses should sit level, rest comfortably on your nose and not press behind your ears. Your eyes should sit near the centre of each lens. An optician can adjust the fit and check the frame size for your prescription, which matters more with stronger or varifocal lenses.
