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If you wear glasses, then you’ve probably searched for information about the best glasses frames for your face shape. The internet has a whole slew of information about frames that suit square, heart-shaped, and oblong faces, but not a lot on glasses that fit wide faces. That can leave you wondering, what glasses fit a round face best?
Generally speaking, those of us with heart, round, diamond, and even oval-shape faces tend to have more width in our cheekbone area. Depending on the other measurements of your face, that could mean you consider yourself to have a wide face or a face that has more noticeable width than length.
Choosing the right glasses for wide faces can go a long way toward making the most of both your face shape and face width.
Wide faces certainly come in all shapes, but it isn’t uncommon for those with round face shapes to feel like they can’t find a great glasses frame that fits properly.
“Choosing the right glasses for round face shapes can make the face appear longer and thinner by adding lines and angles,” according to Coastal.com. “A round face is soft and circular with length and width of equal proportions. With this type of face, the cheeks are usually full and the chin is rounded with no or few angles. Unlike some other face shapes, a round face is usually easy to recognize because it is all about curves.”
These are the best frame styles for round and wide faces:
Moda Vintage Rectangle Flat Top Eyeglasses ($12.99)
Rectangular frames are great for wide faces because they create angles and make your face look longer and more narrow (assuming that’s your goal). These rectangular eyeglasses have plastic frames and removable clear lenses that boast UV protection.
Versace VE1163V Eyeglasses ($121.18)
Another chic rectangular option, these Versace eyeglasses are neither too big, nor too small, and have a lengthening effect on wider faces. They’re plastic with a composite frame but are thinner and ideal for anyone who prefers to fly under the radar with their glasses style. Choose between two frame shades: brown or platinum.
AStyles Vintage 80s Inspired Cat Eyeglasses ($9.99)
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to score a really cute pair of glasses frames that are unique and look amazing on a wider face. A cat’s eye frame with upswept corners has the dual effect of drawing attention to high cheekbones and eyes. These fun frames are great for anyone who likes making a bold statement with their glasses. They have plastic frames and non-polarized plastic lenses and are inspired by ‘80s fashions — rhinestones and all.
Agstum Cat Eye Glasses ($19.99)
Of course, extreme isn’t the only way to go when it comes to cat’s eyeglasses frames. These subtle cat eyeglass frames are made from composite frames with non-polarized lenses (which can, of course, be popped out so that you can have your eye doctor replace them with prescription lenses). The even come in five different colors: leopard and white, gradient grey, blue and pink, gradient red, and classic black.
1950s Vintage Geometric Cat Eyeglasses ($10.99)
This pair of cat eyeglasses has a geometric twist that makes them stand out. Available in tortoiseshell or black, they have plastic frames and plastic lenses and the sharp angles in the frames give a round or wide face more definition and balance.
Corinne McCormack Brandy Rectangle Reader Glasses ($68)
These chic rectangular pink glasses are for anyone who loves color. They provide 100 percent UV protection, have logos at the temples, and come with a soft carrying case.
Kelens Modern Geometric Metal Slim Frame Hexagonal Glasses ($9.99)
If you prefer the look of a thin metal frame to larger plastic frame options, these geometric metal slim frame hexagonal glasses look gorgeous on wider faces and will create balance on round face shapes. They come in black, gold, or silver, and if you prefer to wear them with their non-polarized lenses, they provide UV400 protection.
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