Which type of reading glasses suits my face?

Before we tell you which glasses suit which face shape, it is important to determine what shape your face actually has. Maybe you can immediately see if you have a round, oval, or square face, but maybe you have no idea. Then it is useful to measure the proportions of your face with a tape measure.

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Here's how to do it:

• Measure the length of your face from your hairline at the top to the tip of your chin
• Measure your jawline from the point just below your ear to the tip of your chin – multiply this number by 2
• Measure your cheekbones just below your eyes. The tape measure goes over the bridge of your nose
• Measure the width of your forehead just above your eyes, from hairline to hairline

Note the measurements and read on to see which shape your face has.

• Measure the length of your face from your hairline at the top to the tip of your chin
• Measure your jawline from the point just below your ear to the tip of your chin – multiply this number by 2
• Measure your cheekbones just below your eyes. The tape measure goes over the bridge of your nose
• Measure the width of your forehead just above your eyes, from hairline to hairline

Note the measurements and read on to see which shape your face has.

You probably have a round face if the length of your face matches the width of your cheekbones and your forehead and jawline also have similar dimensions. These measurements are smaller than the length and width. This shape is also characterized by a soft, rounded jawline.

Do you recognize yourself in this shape? Then an angular pair of glasses or glasses with angular elements suit your face well. A good example of this is the Lolita. Also, wide and larger frames such as The George will look good on you. Round glasses and small frames are a less good choice. They make your face even rounder.

Is the length of your face greater than the width of your cheekbones? Then there is a good chance that you have an oval face. An oval face shape is further characterized by a forehead that is wider than the jawline and a chin with a rounded shape.

An oval face is naturally beautifully balanced. As a result, almost all types of frames suit an oval face. This gives you the opportunity to experiment with bold frames, but a classic round model like the Papillon will also look beautiful on you.

If you have a relatively narrow chin and your forehead is the widest part of your face, you probably have a heart-shaped face. Additionally, your cheekbones are higher with this face type than, for example, an oval face.

For this face shape, it is best to choose round, semi-round, or oval glasses. These give you a soft appearance. For example, choose the popular Faust.

With a square face, all proportions are roughly equal. Another characteristic of this face shape is a sharp, slightly angular jaw.

The angular shapes of your face are best combined with a round frame like the Papillon or Faust. This softens the lines in your face. Angular frames emphasize them instead.

Is your face widest at the cheekbones and narrower towards the chin? Then you might have a triangular face. This shape resembles heart-shaped faces but has less prominent cheekbones and a somewhat sharper chin.

A round pair of glasses or a wide frame can bring balance to your face. Oval lenses or glasses with rounded corners are also a good choice.

If you have a diamond-shaped face, your face is elongated and you have a sharp chin. In addition, you have relatively broad cheekbones and a narrower forehead, making the shape resemble that of a diamond. This face shape is not common and therefore makes you unique! Glasses can balance this type of face. Choose round glasses or an oversized frame.

Your face may have features of multiple shapes. For example, a round face with heart-shaped elements. But which shape should you choose then? Choose the shape that is most dominant.

Want to see which shape you like best? See our collection of reading glasses and sunglasses with reading lenses.